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Harriet Tracy - Place of Birth, Date of Birth, Age, Wiki, Facts, Net Worth, Birthday, Biography and Family
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About Harriet Tracy
- Harriet Ruth Brisbane Tracy (December 6, 1834 – May 30, 1918) was an American inventor who patented at least 27 inventions between 1868 and 1915, including six elevator and 17 sewing machine patents.
- Her first patent was for a crib attachment for bedsteads.
- Her patented elevator was put into everyday use at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago.In her obituary it was noted that she was also "gifted as a writer of verse and prose", contributing frequently to "magazines and periodicals".
