Michael C. Harvey

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Who is Michael C. Harvey?

Michael C. Harvey was an African American inventor. In 1884 he improved a type of lantern. The original lantern is now on display at the Black History Museum. He received patent No. 303844 on August 19, 1884 in St. Louis, Missouri for the invention of an improvement in wick-raisers.

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Also known as
  • Michael Harvey
Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession

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on July 23, 2013

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