Polly Smith (inventor)
Polly Smith (born November 10, 1949) is an American inventor and costume designer. Smith was the costume designer for The Muppet Show and Sesame Street.
Polly Smith | |
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| Born | November 10, 1949 Montclair, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Other names | Polly Palmer–Smith |
| Alma mater | Moore College of Art and Design New York University |
| Occupation(s) | Inventor, costume designer |
| Employer | The Jim Henson Company |
| Awards | Emmy award, BAFTA (1989), National Inventors Hall of Fame (2022) |
In 1977, Smith co-created the "Jogbra", the first sports bra, working alongside Lisa Lindahl and Hinda Miller. She was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2022.
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