@sur_27There's a US patent for toilet paper rolls from 1891, and it shows the correct way to hang it. S. Wheeler's patent number 465,588 settles the debate #Science
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S. Wheeler toilet paper patent 1891
Photo by @sur_27· Jul 31, 2026· Science
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This is a patent drawing of a toilet paper roll. The image shows two figures, labeled Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, illustrating the design of the roll and a section of the paper. The style is technical and historical, resembling an old document. Notable details include the patent number and date, and the handwritten signatures of the inventor and a witness. ON-SCREEN TEXT: (To Model.) S. WHEELER. TOILET PAPER ROLL. No. 465,588. Patented Dec. 22, 1891. Fig. 1. Fig. 2. WITNESSED. John Brother. INVENTOR. S. Wheeler.
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