 Invented by Valerie Hunter Gordon
Did you ever wonder - Who invented the first effective disposable nappy?
Or think about -What happened before its invention?
How did mothers manage before the disposable diaper?
It is a fascinating story.
One could argue that the disposable nappy changed the lives of mothers.
It helped give them freedom to leave the home and travel and work.
A lecture on the subject was given at The National Museum of Scotland in 2001.
The conclusion of the audience was -
'Women owe a debt of gratitude to the inventor -
Valerie Hunter Gordon
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To Valerie
From Victor Robinson
In recognition of her work in
designing, introducing the first
effective children's disposable
napkin and garment in 1947 |
The above was written by Victor Robinson - Chairman of Robinson & Sons of Chesterfield in 1959
This newspaper article appeared in
The Press and Journal Newspaper
on Tuesday 25th 2005
For yet another newspaper article
Below - The lecture at The National Museum of Scotland
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