Scottron, Samuel
1841-1908 · Contribution: 1868-1893
Industrial & Mechanical
Adjustable mirror design; extension window cornice; synthetic onyx manufacturing process
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1841-1908
- Active since
- 1868-1893
- Category
- Industrial & Mechanical
Impact on the world
Scottron controlled his inventions end to end, designing, patenting, and manufacturing them himself, a rare feat for a Black inventor barred from most industrial capital.
Sources
- BlackPast.org
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