#2567 - 29¢ Jan Matzeliger - $21 - (Springfield, IL)

The son of a Dutch engineer and a black Surinamese slave, Jan Matzeliger went on to revolutionize shoe production. Matzeliger's shoe-lasting machine, patented in 1883, more than tripled shoe production speed, significantly lowered shoe costs, and made shoes widely available to the public. Scott 2567 Jan Matzeliger. Strip of 20.

Posted in Springfield, IL, Collectibles
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