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Mary E. Cobb

Mary E. Cobb
Mary E. Cobb c. 1880
Born
Mary Elizabeth Cobb

May 1852 (1852-05)
Died30 January 1902 (1902-01-31) (aged 49)
Occupation(s)Manicurist, Cosmetics Manufacturer
Known forInventing the modern manicure, emery board

Mary E. Cobb (May 1852 – January 30, 1902) was the first known American manicurist and introduced modern nail manicuring to Britain and the United States.