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Elias Howe

inventor

Elias Howe Jr. (July 9, 1819 – October 3, 1867) was an American inventor best known for his creation of the modern lockstitch sewing machine.

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American inventor

Elias Howe's Historical Timeline

  1. Elias Howe is born

    Elias Howe inventor, known for american inventor, was born on 1819-07-09. Elias Howe Jr.

  2. Elias Howe takes out a US patent for a lockstitch sewing machine

    Elias Howe takes out a US patent for a lockstitch sewing machine

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When was Elias Howe born?
Elias Howe was born on 1819-07-09.
What is Elias Howe known for?
American inventor
What historical events involved Elias Howe?
Elias Howe was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Elias Howe is born, Elias Howe takes out a US patent for a lockstitch sewing machine.
When did Elias Howe die?
Elias Howe died on 1867-01-01.

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