Elias Howe Jr. (July 9, 1819 – October 3, 1867) was an American inventor best known for his creation of the modern lockstitch sewing machine.
Howe was commemorated with a 5-cent stamp in the Famous American Inventors series issued October 14, 1940.The 1965 Beatles movie Help! is dedicated to his memory.In 2004 he was inducted into the United States National Inventors Hall of Fame.
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