On this day in 1943, Henrietta Bradberry was granted U.S. Patent No. 2,320,027 for her invention of the “Bed Rack.” This innovative device could be attached to a bed frame to hold bedclothes, allowing them to hang freely and air out—improving cleanliness and hygiene. Bradberry, an African American inventor, contributed to everyday domestic innovation during a time when few Black women were recognized in the field of patent technology.
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