Boone was granted U.S. Patent No. 473,653 for her redesigned ironing board, enhancing seam and sleeve pressing.
On April 26, 1892, Sarah Boone was granted U.S. Patent No. 473,653 for her innovation in ironing technology. Her invention consisted of a narrow, curved, and reversible board designed to press the inside and outside seams of sleeves, which was a groundbreaking improvement at the time. The patent's granting represented not only validation of her creativity and skill but also a significant advancement in household garment care. Boone's design addressed a fundamental need, improving the efficiency and ease of ironing, a task integral to 19th-century domestic life.