Lyda a. newman biography

Lyda D. Newman (c. 1885 – ?) was a patented African-Americaninventor and involved activist for women's suffrage. She is known for the invention of a durable hairbrush with synthetic bristles.

Quick facts for kids Lyda D. Newman
Born	Approximately 1885 Ohio
Nationality	American
Occupation	inventor, activist, and hairdresser
Known for	Activist for women's suffrage. How old was lyda newman when she died When did lyda newman die Lyda newman for kids When was lyda newman born and died What did lyda newman invent Inventing and creating a hairbrush that was durable and could be taken apart for cleaning.

Early life

Newman was born approximately in 1885 in Ohio, but there is no information regarding her exact dates of birth or death.

She spent the majority of her life living and working in Manhattan, New York City, specifically in the neighborhood San Juan Hill.

Records indicate that she may have been of mixed race as she was cited interchangeably recording her race as mulatto and black on various papers. Throughout her life, Newman's primary occupation was hair care as she