Natalie Hays Hammond (January 6, 1904 – June 30, 1985) was an American artist, writer, and inventor.

She worked with Martha Graham and Alice D. Laughlin to create the first woman-produced Broadway theatre production.

At the age of 22, she won a competition held at the American Laboratory Theatre to design the sets and costumes for a play starring Alla Nazimova.

[5] In 1926, Cecil Thomas created a bust of Hammond, which was exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts the same year.

[6] In 1931, Hammond invented and patented a form of appliqué which allowed metal to be applied to fabrics.

[8] Hammond set up a program, called Civic Patrol, to teach young girls emergency communication and transportation skills.