Jan Ernst Matzeliger’s 1883 patented device greatly speeded up the process of producing this item of clothing.
- Coats
- Hats
- Scarves
- Shoes
Jan Ernst Matzeliger’s 1883 patented device greatly speeded up the process of producing this item of clothing.
Shoes. Before Matzeliger’s shoe-lasting machine, shoes were primarily manufactured by hand. His invention mechanically shaped shoes speeding production and reducing prices.