Elizabeth A. Hadley, GB189601657A
An Improved Mechanical Toy.
Image credit: Hadley, E.A. (1896)
On February 23, 1897, Elizabeth Adelaide Hadley of London was awarded a patent for inventing a movable figure that sketches on a board. The toy was designed to automate the painter’s hands, demonstrating how mechanisms could work together for children’s enjoyment.
Date of Application: 23 January 1896
Date of Issuance: 23 February 1897
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