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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888, Ford, E. A. and Ford, J. patented an invention that relates to corsets and abdominal belts that are provided with pressure pads to act as trusses. One or more springs are applied at the base of the corset or over the hips. The spring(s) is fitted to an ordinary corset, such spring being made of flat steel strips, or of one or more pieces of wire. 

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888, M. J. Stewart (Lake) patented waterproof bonnets or hats. Relates to hats and other headwear made of and trimmed externally with gossamer waterproof fabrics. 

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888, M. Orr patented improvements relating to an under-garment, more especially for ladies’ wear, which consists of a short bodice or spencer extending from the neck to just above the waist.

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888, J. R. Ivery patented umbrellas and sunshades, general arrangement of. The form of the umbrella or sunshade is somewhat like the leaf of a plant, the stick (A) being in the same relative position to the cover as the stem of a leaf is to the leaf.

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888, W. Mellis patented an improvement on the umbrella. The basic umbrella was invented more than 4,000 years ago. There is evidence of umbrellas in the ancient art and artifacts of Egypt, Assyria, Greece, and China. These ancient umbrellas or parasols were first designed to provide shade from the sun.

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888,W. Corah patented a mechanism to make umbrellas compact. Modifications are made in the ribs, stretchers, gits, and runners.

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888, K. M. Tata patented improvements to the means for closing and holding closed umbrellas and the like. The tip cup D, screws on a screwed tube A fixed on the stick C.

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888, H. Straube patented improvements to the means for attaching umbrellas to belts. The belt is adjustable by means of a chain and hook, carries a triangular link which supports the hanging chains.

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888, L. P. Payne-Gallwey patented trouser-clips. The clips provided with a riding-strap button are attached to the insides of trouser bottoms and serve to hold the bottoms in position when the latter are turned up.

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888, A. Söhner patented improvements in knapsacks. The knapsack consists of two parts which may be packed independently or thrown into one, the outer part being easily detached from the part secured to the back of the bearer.

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888, Gavey, J. E. patented suspenders for use of articles of dress. This invention consists of a continuous cord which is passed through eyelets, hooks, rings, and loops in or connected to a yoke suspended from the shoulders, or connected to a belt, band, waistcoat, corset, or other garment. The cord is threaded through eyelets or the like in trousers, skirts, stockings or other suspended garments. 

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888, J. Stewart patented an improvement in suspenders and chest expanders to be used in different articles of clothing. The shoulder brace and skirt supporter can be adapted into gentlemen's wear with slight modifications.

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1932 (includes original specification sheet), Fearnley Frederick William Griffith, a British subject, patented improvements in or relating to spectacles. This invention refers to improvements in or relating to spectacles, and it has more particular reference to spectacles of the kind in which the sides are provided with hinges arranged to permit them to be folded down into a plane substantially parallel with that of the lenses. 

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888, W. H. Brownlow and J. S. Warner patented improvements to spectacles and eyeglasses, attaching to hats. A lug on the nose-piece of the eyeglasses or spectacles is connected by lazy-tongs to a lug attached to a spindle mounted in lugs fixed to or cast on a plate attached to the underside of the brim or front part of the head gear.