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aug 28, 1809 - Mary Kies is the first women to hold a patent

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Mary Kies was a black woman from Connecticut, and she patented her method of weaving straw with silk or thread to make women’s hats.

First Lady Dolly Madison praised Kies for her contribution to the industry.

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aug 28, 1809
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~ 216 years ago

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