Ethel Spryde Browett, GB189522833A
Improvements in Abdominal Belts.
Image credit: Spryde Browett, E. (1895)
On August 8, 1896, Ethel Spryde Browett, a resident of Coventry, United Kingdom, was awarded a patent for developing a novel belt that was easily adjustable due to the presence of straps at either end. The belt was specifically designed to be attached to a corset and could be loosened with minimal effort.
Date of Application: 29 November 1895
Date of Issuance: 8 August 1896
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