The Invention of the Sewing Machine

Discover the fascinating history of the sewing machine with Grace Rogers Cooper's 'The Invention of the Sewing Machine'. The sewing machine was a game-changer in the 19th century, revolutionizing the ready-made clothing industry, pioneering installment buying and patent pooling, and becoming the first widely advertised consumer appliance. In this balanced and comprehensive account, Cooper covers the early attempts at machine sewing, the court battles over who invented the machine, and the popularization of home and industrial models. She also includes a catalog of over 150 19th-century American sewing machine companies, and biographical sketches of important figures in the industry. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of technology and innovation.