Helen Blanchard
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Helen Blanchard (1840-1922) was known for her numerous inventions dealing with sewing machines. Blanchard was born into a wealthy Maine ship owner's family.
In 1881 Blanchard established the Blanchard Over-seam Company of Philadelphia.