Alexander P. Ashbourne, an African American inventor, was granted U.S. Patent No. 170,460 for a biscuit cutter. His invention automated the process of cutting and forming biscuits, which previously had to be shaped by hand—an innovation that contributed to efficiency in food preparation during the 19th century.
Ashbourne was also a pioneer in other culinary innovations, including early methods of food processing and packaging. His contributions are part of the rich legacy of Black inventors whose work quietly shaped everyday life.
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