U.S. Patent No. 498,129 granted to Lizzie Magie for typewriter enhancement.
On May 30, 1893, Lizzie Magie was granted U.S. Patent No. 498,129 for an improvement in typewriting machines, particularly a paper-feed mechanism. This patent marked her as one of the relatively few women in America to achieve such technical recognition in the 19th century, reflecting her ingenuity and the potential for women's contributions to technological advancement.