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Harriet A. Brown

b. 1844

American inventor

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About Harriet A. Brown

Born 1844. Harriet A. Brown was an American inventor.

Harriet A. Brown (February 20, 1847 - 1930) was an inventor who patented "The Harriet A. Brown system," a dress cutting and making system.

Early life Harriet A. Brown was born in Augusta, Maine, on February 20, 1847. She was of Scotch parentage.

In 1902 she wrote "Scientific dress cutting and making, "The Harriet A. Brown system," simplified and improved; directions for its use".

Personal life Harriet A. Brown married Albert G. Brown (1848–1935) and had two children: Walter G. (1871–1872) and Clara G. (1886–1895). She died in 1930 and is buried at Brown Cemetery, Voluntown, New London, Connecticut.

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Who was Harriet A. Brown?

American inventor

When was Harriet A. Brown born?

Harriet A. Brown was born on 20 February 1844 in Augusta.

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Harriet A. Brown was an inventor.

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Harriet A. Brown was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harriet A. Brown

· Wikidata: Q40452941

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