Joanne Steinhardt

Joanne Steinhardt

New York, New York

Joanne Steinhardt is an artist and educator in the NYC metro area.

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Ada H by Joanne Steinhardt Image: When the hair straightener patented by Isaac K. Shero entered the market in 1909, women rejoiced. Before then, the curling iron had been invented around 1872 by Marcel Grateau, and he also laid claim to the straightener in the 1870s. It was, however, “the market” that overlooked the fact that Ada Harris, a schoolteacher in Indianapolis, claimed the patent for the straightener in 1895. By including a comb section with teeth, her invention combed and straightened the hair in one smooth motion.
When the hair straightener patented by Isaac K. Shero entered the market in 1909, women rejoiced. Before then, the curling iron had been invented around 1872 by Marcel Grateau, and he also laid claim to the straightener in the 1870s. It was, however, “the market” that overlooked the fact that Ada Harris, a schoolteacher in Indianapolis, claimed the patent for the straightener in 1895. By including a comb section with teeth, her invention combed and straightened the hair in one smooth motion.
  • Ada H
  • Antique Wood and Leather Table Top, embroidery floss
  • 32 inches in diameter with adjustable base
  • Available
 
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When the hair straightener patented by Isaac K. Shero entered the market in 1909, women rejoiced. Before then, the curling iron had been invented around 1872 by Marcel Grateau, and he also laid claim to the straightener in the 1870s. It was, however, “the market” that overlooked the fact that Ada Harris, a schoolteacher in Indianapolis, claimed the patent for the straightener in 1895. By including a comb section with teeth, her invention combed and straightened the hair in one smooth motion.

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