Isaac Singer Research Paper

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“There is a treasure there behind our skull and this is true about all of us This little treasure has a, great power, and I would say we only have learnt a very, very small part of what it can do.” At least that’s what Isaac Singer believed. This quote means that Isaac Singer thinks and believes that all of us are smart in our own way, but we only know a very little amount compared to machines/ other technology devices. Isaac singer was a very important part of history because he invented and improved an affordable sewing machine. This quote relates to Isaac Singer because he knew a lot about machines, but if he continued studying, he could know even more. Isaac Merritt Singer was born on October 27, 1811 in Pittstown, New York. He was …show more content…

In 1839, he established himself as an inventor when, while working in Illinois, he patented a rock-drilling machine for the government. A decade later, he invented a wood-and-metal-carving machine and then opened his own factory in which to manufacture his product. Unfortunately, the factory was destroyed in an explosion. By 1850, Singer was working at a machine shop as a sewing machine repairman. When his boss asked him to fix a Lerow and Blodgett sewing machine, Singer put his inventor's hat on and went so far as to design and construct a superior model—in a mere matter of days. Eduard Clark helped him start his career. Using a mass-production facility in New York, Singer and Clark were able to make movable parts for their sewing machine, enabling them to cut production costs and sell the machine to average housewives nationwide for an affordable $10. Just a year later the company could afford to open an additional three plants in New York. Over the years, Singer continued to expand and tweak his designs. By 1860 the company achieved the distinction of becoming the biggest sewing machine manufacturer worldwide. Both Singer and Clark may have learned teamwork and leadership while working together in a business. They both had to overcome challenges with each other, and learning mechanics to be who they