Sarah Boone facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sarah Boone
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| Born | Sarah Marshall c. 1832 Craven County, North Carolina, US |
| Died | 1904 (aged 71–72) New Haven, Connecticut, US |
| Other names | Boon |
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| Known for | Inventor of an ironing board improvement |
| Spouse(s) | James Boone (m. 1847) |
| Children | 8 |
Sarah Boone (born Sarah Marshall; around 1832 – 1904) was an amazing African-American inventor. She is best known for making a big improvement to the ironing board, which made ironing clothes much easier!
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Sarah Boone's Clever Invention
Sarah Boone received a special paper called a United States patent on April 26, 1892. This patent was for her new and improved ironing board. She wanted to make it easier to iron clothes, especially the tricky parts like sleeves and the fitted areas of women's dresses.
How Her Ironing Board Worked
Sarah's ironing board was different from others at the time. It was narrow and curved, and it was made of wood. This special shape allowed it to fit perfectly inside a sleeve. Plus, you could flip it over, so you could iron both sides of a sleeve without moving the garment around too much. This made ironing much faster and gave clothes a smoother look.
Other African-American Women Inventors
Sarah Boone was one of the first African-American women to get a patent. She is thought to be the second, after Judy W. Reed. Other early African-American women who invented things include Miriam Benjamin, Ellen Eglin, and Sarah Goode. They all helped change the world with their smart ideas!
About Sarah Boone's Life
Sarah Marshall was born in Craven County, North Carolina, in 1832. She was born into slavery, which meant she was not allowed to go to school. However, her grandfather taught her at home.
Family and Freedom
On November 25, 1847, Sarah married James Boone, who was a free black man. When she married him, she also became free. Sarah and James had eight children together.
Moving to a New Home
Before the American Civil War started, the Boone family moved from North Carolina to New Haven, Connecticut. They settled into a house on Winter Street. Sarah worked as a dressmaker, making clothes for people. She was also a member of the Dixwell Avenue Congregational Church.
Sarah Boone's Legacy
Sarah Boone passed away in 1904. She is buried in a family plot at Evergreen Cemetery in New Haven, Connecticut. Her invention made a lasting impact on how people iron clothes, making everyday tasks simpler for many.
Images for kids
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The patent drawing for the ironing board invented by Sarah Boone.
See also
- Judy W. Reed
- List of African-American inventors and scientists
- Timeline of United States inventions
- In Spanish: Sarah Boone para niños
