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Inventors
Sarah Boone
1832–1904
Improved the ironing board design to efficiently press women's garments.
📖Biography
Sarah Boone was an African American inventor who improved the ironing board in 1892. Her design featured a narrower, curved board ideal for pressing sleeves and the bodies of women's garments. She was one of the first African American women to receive a patent.
Key Achievements
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Patented improved ironing board design in 1892
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One of the first African American women to receive a U.S. patent
Inventions
Improved ironing board
Legacy & Impact
Boone's ironing board improvements became the standard for modern ironing boards used in homes worldwide.