Howe, Elias (1819–1867)

American inventor of the first viable sewing machine (patented 1846). The early machines were sold in Britain, as in the US there was at first no interest. Later Howe fought a protracted legal battle (1849–54) to protect his patent rights from infringement in the US.

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