feb 26, 1845 - Sewing Machine Invented

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The sewing machine, invented by Elias Howe in 1846 and later perfected by Isaac Singer, significantly transformed the garment industry by greatly increasing the speed and efficiency of clothing production. This invention not only revolutionized textile manufacturing, making it one of the first mass-produced consumer goods, but also had profound social impacts, including the growth of textile mills and changes in women's labor.

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