Amelia Maxson, US740581A
Cloth-Folding Device.
Image credit: Maxson, A. (1903)
On October 6, 1903, Amelia Maxson of New York received a patent for a simple, low-cost device that quickly folded strips of cloth for millinery and dressmaking. Formed from a single piece of metal bent into guiding channels, her design allowed fabric to pass smoothly through the folder to create even folds in a variety of styles.
Date of Application: 28 May 1903
Date of Issuance: 6 October 1903
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