Earle Dickson (1892-1961) was an American inventor who is best known for inventing the Band-Aid, a small adhesive bandage that revolutionized the way people treated minor cuts and scrapes. Dickson was born in Grandview, Tennessee, and studied at Yale University before moving to New York City to work for the Johnson & Johnson company. While working as a cotton buyer for the company, Dickson noticed that his wife frequently cut and burned herself while cooking, and that the existing methods of treating these minor injuries were inadequate. To solve this problem, he invented the Band-Aid, a small adhesive bandage that could be easily applied to a wound and would stay in place while the wound healed. The Band-Aid was initially marketed to hospitals and doctors, but it quickly became popular with consumers as well. In the years since its invention, the Band-Aid has become an iconic symbol of first aid and has saved countless people from infection and other complications. Dickson continued to work for Johnson & Johnson for many years, and he was eventually promoted to vice president of the company. Despite his success as an inventor, Dickson remained a humble and modest man throughout his life. He was known for his kindness and generosity, and he often donated money and time to charitable causes. He died in 1961 at the age of 69, but his legacy lives on through the millions of people who have benefited from his invention.
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Earle Dickson (1912-1995) was an American artist, known for his abstract expressionist canvases. His work was praised for its wide use of colors, geometric shapes, and thick lines. He was a part of the New York School group, along with such iconic figures as Willem de Kooning, Arshile Gorky, Adolph Gottlieb, and Robert Motherwell. Dickson's works are characterized by a combination of bright colors, casual brushstrokes, and a variety of shapes and textures. Dickson's most famous works include 'The Chinese Adventure' (1959), 'Sunset on the Atlantic Ocean' (1964), 'Birds in Flight' (1969), and 'Angels of the Universe' (1973). Earle Dickson's work has also been featured in many museums, from the Guggenheim Museum in New York to the Tate Modern in London.
Earle Dickson, abstract expressionist, American artist, painter, New York School.
— Mei Wang
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