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The modern ironing board was invented by Sarah Boone, an African-American dressmaker who was not happy with the impression left on clothes by wooden boards.

Though their contributions are often overlooked, they have also invented many everyday ... we often take for granted, the ironing board, was improved by Sarah Boone, a seamstress from North ...