Lydia O. Newman

Lyda Newman was a remarkable Black female inventor who patented the first hairbrush with synthetic bristles. She is the third Black woman to ever receive a patent. Part of my 2024 Black History Month series.

Dimension: 8” x 10”

Medium: Acrylic

Style: Graphic Illustration

Canvas: Gallery wrapped canvas

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