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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1889, O. H. Hick patented an improvement in toilet paper rolls. These improvements assisted the mass production of one of the most commonly used household items. 

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888, C. H. Shaw (Lake) patented improvements relating to Sulphur candle disinfecting. The sulphur a, Fig. 2, is formed into a block of suitable shape and surrounded by a band of metal projecting slightly above the upper side of the main portion of the candle.

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888, J. Meek patented soap tablets or cakes which are formed with a cavity on a side or edge for receiving and retaining the residue of a soap tablet previously shown in use.

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888, Greenway, G. H. patented a sand-washing apparatus for elevators. The washing-machine is portable and comprises a washing-tube provided with an internal shaft carrying arms or blades arranged to act like an archimedean screw, a sand elevator working in the receiving tank, a rotating screen, hopper, and mechanism for moving the machine.

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888, E. J. Passingham patented improvements to desks for re-touching. This apparatus when unfolded is used to support negatives for examining and re-touching, and, when folded up, as a desk for examining and rectifying positives.

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888, Gilbert, B. F. patented a mop. The arms of the mop are pivoted to the handle and it carries the lower end serrated piece which slides on the straight parts of the pivoted bail. To insert the mop material, the catch is turned, and the arms are swung away from the handle when it is placed between the piece and the bottom of the bail.

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1889, G. Nobes patented an improvement on disinfecting water closets, urinals, and sinks.

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888, B. Seidenberg patented improvements to means for cleaning. The brush and sponge is carried by the metal piece which can turn freely on the cleaning “jag” attached to the socket on the cleaning rod.

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888,Cooper patented brush handles for hearth, carriage, bed, Turk’s head, feather, long-handled, or other brushes.

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888, J. L. Hinde & W. L. B. Hinde patented Brush bristles or wires, fixing. The bristles or wires of hair, clothes, and shoe brushes are fixed to a dished plate of waterproofed millboard, metal, or vulcanite. Which is attached to the brush back, a suitable filling being used for additional strength if necessary.