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Elias Howe

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American inventor (1819-1867)

United StatesScientistsLived 1819 to 1866 · aged 46
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Elias Howe Jr. was an American inventor best known for his creation of the modern lockstitch sewing machine.

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Photos 3

Howe's sewing machineHowe's sewing machineHowe commemorative, 1940 issueHowe commemorative, 1940 issue

Awards 1

2004National Inventors Hall of Fame

Scientists from United States 6

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About this person

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1819 to 1866 · aged 46
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27 languages

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