Liquid Paper was invented by Bette Nesmith Graham, an American secretary and entrepreneur, in the 1950s to help correct typing mistakes.
About Bette Nesmith Graham
Bette Nesmith Graham came up with the idea for Liquid Paper while working as a secretary in Texas, where frequent typing errors led her to create a correction fluid inspired by techniques used in painting to cover mistakes. She initially called her invention "Mistake Out" and later renamed it "Liquid Paper," founding the Liquid Paper Company in 1958.
Impact and Legacy
Graham's innovation revolutionized office work and became a global product, with her company producing millions of bottles annually and selling internationally by the 1970s. She eventually sold the company to Gillette in 1979 for nearly $48 million dollars. Her story is especially notable for entrepreneurship, innovation, and perseverance in overcoming challenges as a single working mother.