Emily Ayckbourn; Kate Clutterbuck, GB189319128A
Improvements in or connected with Cubicules for Children.
Image credit: Ayckbourn, E. & Clutterbuck, K. (1893)
On September 1, 1894, Emily Ayckbourn and Kate Clutterbuck, two spinsters of London, invented and patented a novel metal framing for children’s cubicules. Their design featured a foldable wire mattress, a door, and built-in fixtures for washing and storage, offering improved sanitation and ventilation.
Date of Application: 11 October 1893
Date of Issuance: 1 September 1894
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