Sarah Boone filed her U.S. patent application for an improved ironing board, which was a significant innovation for garment care.
On July 23, 1891, Sarah Boone filed a U.S. patent application for her improved ironing board. Designed to effectively iron the sleeves and bodies of ladies' garments, this invention was a crucial aid to garment care. Its design was simple and affordable, yet highly effective, reflecting Boone's deep understanding of the needs of seamstresses and homemakers of her time. The filing of this patent marked Boone's entry into the ranks of African American inventors, and this innovation is seen as a predecessor to modern ironing boards used today.