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What did Elias Howe do?

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Howe is credited with inventing the sewing machine in 1846. William Thomas had a patent for a sewing, quilting, stitching machine in 1790, but it was not marketed.

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Who was Elias Howe?
Elias Howe was the inventor of the first practical sewing machine, and took out a patent on the first American made one. He continued pioneering work on the sewing machine, and you can read more...
Where did Elias Howe go to school?
he attended local schools but did not stay not stay in school.
When did elias howe invent the can opener?
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What did Elias Howe die of?
Recorded only as dead at 48 years old of Ill health. Howe had been sickly for many years prior to his death.
What did elias howe make?
Sewing machine :) Wikipedia!