If I remember correctly - books at home, me at work - it took several years (maybe 10-15?) before elastic moved to clothing and corsets after its initial use in boots. LynnD
On 4/4/07, Cin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>, a patent for elastic, made of India >Rubber, was filed in Patent Office in 1837. In that same year, elastic sided >half boots first appeared. That would be Charles Goodyear who's first(?) business was manufacturing boots, gloves, coats & other wearables out of "India gum rubber". I believe his business was formed 1837 coincident with the patent. You're on your own to look up the rest. I dont remember much more than that. --cin Cynthia Barnes [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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