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by Answerbag Staff on October 11th, 2009

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What Black American patented a machine in 1884 that made paper bags?

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  • by Tricia Chaves on October 11th, 2009

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    William Purvis invented 10 paper-bag making machines between 1884 and 1894, later licensing them to the Union Paper Bag Company.

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    Today's Paper Bags Have Evolved, Street Directory.com

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  • by substance D on April 11th, 2010

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    they had a patent office in 1884?

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  • by The Anonymous Witch on April 11th, 2010

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    what kind of bags ?

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