Two inventors same invention. The one on the left was first but the one on the right was a commercial success. Decendants of this invention still bear the name of the inventor on the right. The inventor on the left faded into history. Most homes have one of these inventions. They are mainly used by women but some men do too.

Elias Howe & Isaac Singer

inventors of the sewing machine.

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