Barthélemy Thimonnier
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Barthélemy Thimonnier, born on August 19 1793 in France, invented the first sewing machine that replicated sewing by hand. The patent for his machine was issued in 1830, but his factory was burnt down, reportedly by workers fearful of losing work following the issuing of the patent (which isn't sure yet). He died on July 5 1857.
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- BARTHELEMY THIMONNIER. Sewing Machines from the Past to the Present. Retrieved on April 11, 2005.
- Stitches - The History of Sewing Machines. The History of the Sewing Machine - Elias Howe and Isaac Singer. Retrieved on April 11, 2005.
