On this date in 1885, Sara E. Goode was awarded a patent 322,177 for the cabinet bed. The cabinet bed was an innovative piece of furniture designed to save space. It was a combination of a bed and a cabinet, allowing the bed to be hidden away inside a compact piece of furniture when not in use, making it especially useful in small living spaces. Goode is one of the first African American women to receive a patent in the United States. Her invention is a great example of creativity and practicality coming together.
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