Template:Did you know nominations/Mary Florence Potts
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The result was: promoted by Cwmhiraeth (talk) 06:07, 26 May 2017 (UTC)
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Mary Florence Potts
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Mary Florence Potts, ca 1895
- ... that Mary Florence Potts (pictured) patented various styles of cold handle clothes irons that were the most popular irons ever used?
- Source is Encyclopedia.com: Potts, Mary Florence - American inventor of the most popular irons ever used.
- Source is Women of Mettle (page 106) Potts is inventor of the most popular irons ever used and holder of four patents.
Created by Doug Coldwell (talk) and 7&6=thirteen (talk). Nominated by Doug Coldwell (talk) at 12:19, 13 May 2017 (UTC).
- New and properly sourced article on an interesting businesswoman which meets the required longevity. The hook is neutral, short, and sourced accordingly. The image is licensed. QPQ complete, good to go.TheGracefulSlick (talk) 23:00, 14 May 2017 (UTC)
