The 'inventress' who solved problems in her sleep
Nightlife · Nov 14, 2026 · 17:19
Nightlife · Nov 14, 2026 · 17:19
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Myra Juliett Farrell called herself an 'inventress' and patented everything from a boneless corset to a baby carrier inspired by marsupials. National Archives curator Lucie Shawcross tells Nightlife how she solved problems in her sleep.
