Polly Smith
Polly Smith may refer to: * Polly Smith (inventor), (born 1949), American costume designer and inventor of the sports bra * Polly Smith (photographer) Frances Sutah "Polly" Smith (December 29, 1908 – June 18, 1980) was an American photographer. She was regarded as an important photographer whose work showcased Texas life to the world during the 1930s–1940s. Although not as critically acc ...

Polly Smith (inventor)
Polly Smith (born November 10, 1949), is an American inventor, and costume designer. Smith was a costume designer for ''The Muppet Show,'' and ''Sesame Street''. 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. Early life and education Polly Palmer Smith was born November 10, 1949 in Montclair, New Jersey. Smith attended Montclair Kimberley Academy. Her mother made quilts and her grandfather was an illustrator. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (1971) in fashion design at the Moore College of Art and Design, and a master's degree (1975) in costume design at New York University. Career In 1978, Smith joined The Jim Henson Company. She was a costume designer on ''The Muppet Show'' and ''Sesame Street''. Her design for Miss Piggy was featured in an exhibition on Women Designers in the USA. She received 7 Emmy Awards for her work on Sesame Street. ...
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