R. Stanton Avery
This article is about the 20th century American inventor. For the 19th century American mathematician, see Robert Stanton Avery.
| R. Stanton Avery | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 January 1907 |
| Died | 12 December 1997 |
| Occupation | businessman/inventor |
| Known for | Invention of the resealable sticker |
R. Stanton Avery (13 January 1907 – 12 December 1997) was an inventor,[1] most known for creating self-adhesive labels (modern stickers). In 1935 he founded what is now the Avery Dennison Corporation.[2]
See also
- Dunbeath Castle, purchased by Avery in 1976.
References
- ↑ "Avery, R. Stanton". American National Biography. Oxford University Press. Subscription needed.
- ↑ "R. Stanton Avery, 90, Inventor and Producer of Self-Sticking Labels". The New York Times. 22 December 1997.
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