Who Was Sarah Boone?
Sarah Boone was an African American inventor and one of the first Black women to receive a U.S. patent. She is best known for designing an improved ironing board specifically tailored for garments.
Sarah Boone Birthday and Early Life
Sarah Boone was born on March 5, 1832, in Craven County, North Carolina. She later moved to New Haven, Connecticut, where she worked as a dressmaker and raised a family.
Legacy and Historical Context
Boone received her patent on April 26, 1892. Her invention made ironing easier and more efficient, particularly for sleeves and curved garments. Learn more about her patent and impact at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History americanhistory.si.edu.
