by marthie 10 Sep 2009

This day in history - the invention of the first Automatic Sewing Machine by Elias Howe, of Massachusetts.

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by lbrow 12 Sep 2009

What a great service he did for womankind. *

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by shirlener88 11 Sep 2009

Marthie, my dear - what a great reminder for us each. *4U

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by harmzen 11 Sep 2009

wow Marthie you are up to date with your history. Tks for sharing. Elize

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by marjialexa Moderator 10 Sep 2009

Yes, and wouldn't Elias' eyes just bug out if he saw the machines we sew on today, hee hee hee. I think he'd be fascinated. Thanks for reminding us how far we've come, Marthie. Hug, Marji

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