H. Grenon, an African American inventor, received U.S. Patent No. 554,867 for a razor stropping device designed to maintain the sharpness of straight razors. His invention contributed to the evolution of personal grooming tools during a time when safety razors had not yet become widely accessible, showcasing Black innovation during the post-Reconstruction era.
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