Robert W. Selden

Robert W. Selden was a notable 19th-century American inventor and engineer, best known for developing an early version of the electric barber's clipper in 1880. His innovation made hair cutting faster and more efficient, paving the way for modern electric grooming tools. Selden held patents for his designs, contributing significantly to personal grooming technology. His work demonstrated the potential of electrical devices in everyday life, and his clipper technology influenced future developments in electric grooming equipment.