History and Story Behind Inventions: Toilet PaperAbout the story behind the invention of toilet paper, history and biography of inventor Joseph C. Gayetty.INVENTION: Toilet Paper INVENTOR: Joseph C. Gayetty, U.S. YEAR: 1857 HOW INVENTED: According to Joseph N. Kane, Gayetty created an "unbleached pearlcolored pure manila hemp paper" and had his name "watermarked on each sheet."
It was marketed and advertised as "Gayetty's Medicated Paper--a perfectly pure article for the toilet and for the prevention of piles." This 1st toilet paper came in 500-sheet packages, selling for 50 cent. | ||
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