The Curious Case of the Baby Cage: A Failed Invention from 1922

Arturo Perozo
3 min readMay 28, 2023
Image from Rare Historical Photos

In the realm of peculiar inventions, the Baby Cage stands out as a truly unique and controversial creation. Invented by Emma Read in 1922, this contraption was intended to provide fresh air and sunlight to urban-dwelling infants. However, the Baby Cage’s history reveals a fascinating tale of ambition, public outcry, and ultimately, failure. Join us as we explore the intriguing…

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Arturo Perozo

Im a Chef, Krav Maga practitioner/enthusiast and a Writer. I know, weird combination. Not a native english speaker and writer, so feel free to correct me.