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Nairne's Marketing
- When
- 1770
- Where
- Unspecified
Edward Nairne reportedly developed and marketed the first widely used rubber eraser in 1770.
Edward Nairne, an optician and scientific instrument maker, reportedly developed the first widely marketed rubber eraser in 1770 for an inventions competition. His business was situated opposite the Royal Exchange.
Sources
- Eraser Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
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