Sewing Machine
Elias Howe’s invention of the
sewing machine helped people
everywhere sew faster. Machines like
this had already been invented, but
Howe’s really got the job done. After
Elias Howe invented it in
Massachusetts and then he patented
the sewing machine in 1846, he
encountered major problems
marketing his machine and defending
his patent. So, Mr. Howe took the
next nines years trying to have
people show interest in his invention
and then trying to protect his patent.
He finally succeeded, but the sewing
machine didn’t go into mass
production until the 1850’s when
Isaac Singer produced the successful
one. Sewing machines still help us get
jobs done quickly today in the 21st
century.
Check out these other
great exhibits about the
Civil War!
Ever wonder what life was like in the
South before the Civil War? Ever
wonder what life was like in the North
before the Civl War? Find out the
answers to the questions at the
SECTIONAL DIVISION exhibit created
by Ariel Hathaway
Inventions of the
Civil War Era
Come and see the LIFE OF A
NORTHERN SOLDIER. See what they
didi in camp, what uniforms they wore,
and the food they ate. By Anthony
Polukin
Come and check out a life sized soldier from the
Civil War time era. You will learn about LIFE OF
A SOUTHERN SOLDIER at this exhibit. You
will enjoy this educational experience. You will
feel as if you are right there. By Meaghan Shea
Maggie