In 1846 the young American Elias Howe Jr patented the first proper lockstitch sewing machine in the world. His invention helped towards the mass production of sewing machines and consequently clothing. Millions of jobs were created from this one single invention. For the first time clothes were in the price range of the masses and we all dressed better. No longer was it possible to spot classes by clothing alone. Elias Howe also triggered the largest legal case in American History as the Sewing Machine Kings battled in court for their patent rights. Here, for the first time, is the most complete story ever written on Elias Howe, brought to you by world renowned author Alex Askaroff. Come and meet the man who changed the world.
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