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On December 30, 1893, Edith A. Joy, a lady from Stamford, Lincolnshire, was awarded a patent for developing a novel card game. The game enabled players to test their knowledge of poetry, as each card had verses from a distinctive poet printed on its face.

On April 21, 1894, Eliza Millar of Liverpool, England, was granted a patent for a novel laundry tool. Designed for use in domestic boilers or coppers, the device featured a stick with a perforated head, allowing water or soap suds to flow through and circulate when pushed among fabrics.

On February 23, 1897, Elizabeth Adelaide Hadley of London was awarded a patent for inventing a movable figure that sketches on a board. The toy was designed to automate the painter’s hands, demonstrating how mechanisms could work together for children’s enjoyment.

On August 13, 1898, Elizabeth Anne Jones, a spinster from Dudley, UK, was awarded a patent for inventing a novel golf bag. The bag featured a built-in support to prevent the clubs from falling over without an attendant.

On November 10, 1894, Ellen Mary Bell, working at Modena College in Peckham, London, was awarded a patent for a novel tablet with spigots suitable for teaching. Date of Application: 11 June 1894

On March 23, 1895, Eva and Cecilia Mackenzie, residents of Muirtown, were awarded a patent for developing special hooks and eyes that would not be visible after fastening a garment.

On September 7, 1895, Florence E. Forteath of Elgin, Scotland, was awarded a patent for improvements in jug construction. Her innovative design effectively eliminated occasional dripping from the spout. Date of Application: 1 November 1894

On November 23, 1926, Florence Jane Jeans, a primary school teacher from London, UK, was awarded a patent for a new way of using “signpost” letters and numbers to mark the correct boxes on chequered paper.

On March 4, 1915, Giorgia Santo Stefano della Cerda of Viareggio, Italy, was granted a patent for improvements to electric light switches. Her invention featured a ring placed on the switch cover that emitted a glow, helping users locate the switch in the dark.

On June 25, 1908, Grace M. Croxford of New Quay, UK, was awarded a patent for developing a novel golf bag. Her design featured a cylindrical shape made of leather or canvas, which was waterproof, stiff, and lighter than existing golf bags.