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Elias Howe

Howe, Elias (1819–1867), U.S. inventor of the first viable sewing machine (patented 1846). His early machines were sold in Britain, as in the United States there was at first no interest. Later Howe fought a protracted legal battle (1849–54) to protect his patent rights from infringement in the United States.

See also: Sewing machine.

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