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Elijah McCoy
no but it was improved by African American Sarah Boone
Elijah McCoy invented the ironing board. Sarah Boone patented an improvement to the ironing board in 1887.
The Improved Ironing board
yes
yes
Sarah Boone is credited with the invention and the patent for the ironing board. She was an African American inventor and received the patent in 1892.
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Sarah Boone invented the ironing board. She lived near New Haven Connecticut and was one of the first African American women to receive a patent for an invention.
The ironing board was invented by Sarah Boone, a child of former slaves. She received a patent for her design in 1892, which improved the efficiency of ironing clothes. Boone's invention featured a curved design that allowed for better access to the fabric, making it easier to iron sleeves and other curved areas of garments. Her contribution is significant in the history of household innovations.
Sarah Boone invented the first ironing board. Elijah McCoy invented the portable ironing board, tire tread, and the lawn sprinkler.
Sarah Boone invented the first ironing board. Elijah McCoy invented the portable ironing board, tire tread, and the lawn sprinkler.