When was the Paper Clip invented?

The Paper Clip was invented in 1899 by Johan Vaaler in Norway.

A bent wire clip that holds sheets of paper together without puncturing them.

Year invented1899
InventorJohan Vaaler
CountryNorway
Region at the timeSweden-Norway
CategoryDomestic

Who invented the Paper Clip?

Johan Vaaler invented the Paper Clip in 1899 in Norway.

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