Florence Melton
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Florence Zacks Melton (November 6, 1911 – February 8, 2007) was an American inventor known for innovating the foam-soled and washable slipper.[1]
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Florence Zacks Melton | |
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Born | Florence Spurgeon (1911-11-06)November 6, 1911 |
Died | February 8, 2007(2007-02-08) (aged 95) |
Occupation(s) | Inventor, businesswoman. |
Years active | 1947–2007 |
Known for | Dearfoams slippers |
Spouses | Aaron Zacks
(m. 1930; died 1965)Samuel Mendel Melton
(m. 1968; died 1993) |
Children | 2 (including Gordon Zacks) |
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