Edwin Binney
- January 9, 2024
- Inventor
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Edwin Binney |
| Occupation | Inventor |
| Date Of Birth | Nov 25, 1866(1866-11-25) |
| Age | 158 |
| Date Of Death | December 17, 1934, Gainesville, FL |
| Birthplace | Westchester County |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | New York State |
| Horoscope | Sagittarius |
Edwin Binney Biography
| Name | Edwin Binney |
| Birthday | Nov 25 |
| Birth Year | 1866 |
| Place Of Birth | Westchester County |
| Home Town | New York State |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
| Children(s) | Edwin Binney Jr., Dorothy Binney, Helen Binney Kitchel |
Edwin Binney is one of the most popular and richest Inventor who was born on November 25, 1866 in Westchester County, New York State, United States. Inventor who is best known for his invention of the Crayola crayon.
An an inventor in the turn of the 20th century, he can be seen in relation to other inventors of the time including Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, and Nikola Tesla.
His wife Alice is known for creating the name of the brand Crayola, by adding two French words “craie” meaning chalk and “ola” short for olegineux, meaning oily.
Edwin Binney Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Inventor |
| House | Living in own house. |
Edwin Binney is one of the richest Inventor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Edwin Binney 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
In 1885, he took control of his father’s business, Peeksill Chemical Co. While experimenting with a mixture of slate waste, cement, and talc, he created the first dustless white chalk. In 1903, he created his first box of crayola crayons.
He is the winner of a gold medal at the St. Louis World’s Fair in 1902. He is also colorblind.
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Edwin Ranked on the list of most popular Inventor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Edwin Binney celebrates birthday on November 25 of every year.
Why did Edwin Binney invent crayons?
In 1903 Binney and Smith noticed the need for a safe, quality wax crayon. They were confident the pigment and wax mixing techniques they had developed could be adapted for a variety of safe colors. The name “Crayola” was created by Binney’s wife, combining the French word craie (chalk) with oleagineux (meaning oily).
When did Edwin Binney invent the crayon?
Crayola Crayons were invented by Binney & Smith in 1902 and first offered for sale in 1903. Alice (Stead) Binney, a school teacher and wife of co- founder Edwin Binney, suggested the company manufacture an inexpensive alternative to imported crayons of that era.
What did Edward Binney invent?
Binney & Smith used a combination of paraffin wax and industrial pigments to create crayons that were kid-friendly. In 1903, the first box of eight “Crayola” crayons appeared. (The name “Crayola” means “oily chalk”). They were an overnight success.
Who was the first person to create crayons?
Cherished by generations of children, Crayola Crayons were invented in 1903 by cousins Edwin Binney and C. Harold Smith , founders of the Binney & Smith Co.
Who owns Crayola crayon?
In 1984, Crayola became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hallmark Cards and has since played a significant role in Hallmark’s personal development strategies. The company carried the name of its founders, Binney & Smith, until 2007 when we changed our name to Crayola to reflect our No. 1 brand.