Minnie Averill, US972147A

Toy Beehive.

On October 11, 1910, Minnie Averill of Joplin, Missouri, was granted a patent for her novel toy beehive. Her invention featured a case with an upper part that included several flexible springs designed to hold toy bees when opened.

Date of Application: 16 July 1909

Date of Issuance: 11 October 1910

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