Skip to Content
HomeAbout this siteHelpSearch this site The Library of Congress
America's Story from America's LibraryMeet Amazing AmericansJump Back in TimeExplore the StatesJoin America at PlaySee, Hear and Sing
Jump Back in Time The New Nation (1790-1828)

Mary Kies Became the First Woman to Receive a U.S. Patent

Back

Dolley Madison

First Lady Dolley Madison would be amazed at American ingenuity now; in 1999 alone, 169,154 U.S. patents were issued

CREDIT: "Mrs. James Madison (Dolley Payne)," ca. 1804-1855. Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress. Reproduction Number LC-USZ62-68175.



Library Of Congress | Legal Notices | Privacy | Site Map | Contact Us