This Day in Patent History - On January 24, 1871 Charles Goodyear, Jr. patented the Goodyear Welt, a machine for sewing boots and shoes

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On January 24, 1871 Charles Goodyear, Jr. patented the Goodyear Welt, a machine for sewing boots and shoes.

Welted shoes have more strength, durability and repair qualities.

PatentYogi_On January 24, 1871 Charles Goodyear,

 

Patent Information
Publication number: US111197 A
Patent Title: Improvement in machines for sewing boots and shoes
Publication type: Grant
Publication date: Jan 24, 1871
Inventors: Chables Goobyear

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