About: Sarah Boone was a Dress maker in America and also the first black women to recieve a patent in the U.S. Her parents were enslaved people and she earned her freedom by marrying a free african american. She made dressed but was not satisified by the ironing of her dresses, so she put it in her own hands, literally. She thus created a more narrow, curved board that could slip into sleaves and allow the garment to be shifted without being wrinkled. Also added padding to the board

Early Life: Sarah Marshall was born in Craven County, North Carolina, near the town of New Bern. She was born into slavery along with her 3 siblings and prevented from education. Sarah was educated by her grandfather at home. On November 25th, 1847, she married James Boone (where she got Boone, and yes, she did marry at 15) James Boone was a free black man. They married in New Bern and were granted freedom. Sarah died from Blight’s disease.

Born: Feb/Jan 1st 1832 (different sources say different things)

Died: Oct 29th, 1904