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Who was the first American female to patent her invention, a method of weaving straw with silk?

  • A.Marjorie joyner
  • B.Margaret knight
  • C.Amanda jones
  • D.Mary kies

Answer: D

Mary Kies was the first.

She received a United States patent in 1809 for a method of weaving straw with silk or thread, used in making bonnets. Napoleon's embargo had cut off European straw hats, so the technique found a ready market.

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