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Tue, 06.04.1895

A Black Man Receives a Patent for a Dough Making Machine

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*On this date in 1895, A Black man receives a patent for a valuable improvement to the dough-kneading machine; patent #524,042.

Black inventor Joseph Lee was the recipient. His machine was intended for use in large houses or hotels. 

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