coach111111 t1_je8n15i wrote on March 30, 2023 at 5:23 AM

Reply to comment by YdexKtesi in TIL Margaret Knight (1838-1914) invented a machine to mass produce flat-bottomed paper bags and, after winning a lawsuit against a fraudster who copied her design, the patent was issued in 1871. Her first invention was when she was 12 years old (and began working in a factory). She had 87 patents. by WonderWmn212

I thought it said she started working in a factory at the age of 12.

YdexKtesi t1_je93cp9 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 9:07 AM

I literally thought that's what it said, up until the time I read your comment, went back and re-read the post, and even then I was like, "it does say that"