WASHINGTON, Aug. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:
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MONDAY AUGUST 12: SEWING MACHINE
Profile America — Monday, August 12th. An invention that has had a profound impact on our use of fabrics and on the nation's economy was patented on this date in 1851 — the home sewing machine, developed by Isaac Singer. The idea of the sewing machine — and some working models — went back to nearly a century before 1851. But Singer's simple, sturdy machine was the first to be a commercial success. While far fewer people sew at home as avidly as was done in the 19th century, the modern and industrial versions of Singer's machines are the thread that runs through the nation's nearly $103 billion a year apparel industry. Some 230 other establishments stitch rugs, carpeting, linens, curtains and draperies for another $1.3 billion in sales. You can find more facts about America from the U.S. Census Bureau, online at www.census.gov.
Sources: www.smithsonianlegacies.si.edu/objectdescription.cfm?ID-89
2007 Economic Census, NAICS 4243
Profile America is produced by the Center for New Media and Promotions of the U.S. Census Bureau. These daily features are available as produced segments, ready to air, on the Internet at http://www.census.gov (look for "Multimedia Gallery" by the "Newsroom" button).
SOURCE U.S. Census Bureau
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