Martha
Matilda Harper invented the reclining shampoo chair. Born in Ontario in 1857. She emigrated to the US and opening a hair
salon – this was at a time when most women had their hair done by servants at
home.
She displayed this photo of her almost floor length
hair in the salon window.
She invented the now ubiquitous reclining shampoo chair
but didn't patent it. She built a
successful franchise operation and married for the first time at the age of 63
to a 39 year old. Quite the eccentric!
Thanks to Women
of Invention by Charlotte Montague
Wouldn't you have loved to meet this lady and talk to her! A 39 yr old! I mean, wow, she invented the reclining shampoo chair! HA
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