Mabel Blackman, US1453905A

Overshoe for horses.

Image credit: Blackman, M. (1921)

On May 1, 1923, Mabel Blackman, a resident of Manhattan, New York, was awarded a patent for designing novel overshoes for horses. The invention aimed to increase road grip and reduce the likelihood of slipping on uneven surfaces.

Date of Application: 5 May 1921

Date of Issuance: 1 May 1923

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