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April 21, 2026

Sara Khan

Sarah Boone inventor portrait

Sarah Boone: The Inventor Behind the Modern Zipper

Inventor Sarah Boone didn't just invent; she improved. Her 1890 patent for an improved fastener, the precursor to the modern zipper, dramatically changed how garments were made and worn. Discover the story of this remarkable African American innovator.

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