Thomas Saint
1790. Sewing machine patent granted. It slipped into oblivion until discovered by 'a member of a firm of American sewing machine manufacturers.'[1]. Possibly the first such patent. The machine was intended for stitching leather footwear.
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Sources of Information
- ↑ The Engineer 1873/12/26 page 412. 'The Early History of the Sewing Machine'