Nelle M. Peters, US1104445A
Kimono.
Image credit: Peters, N.M. (1913)
On July 21, 1914, Nelle M. Peters of Chicago, Illinois, patented a one-piece, sleeveless garment designed to drape gracefully over the shoulders, giving the illusion of sleeves. Made from a single piece of fabric, it featured cleverly placed hooks and eyes to fasten the front and back, combining elegance with practical simplicity.
Date of Application: 4 August 1913
Date of Issuance: 21 July 1914
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