Colorful Mugs, 11oz SARAH E GOODE

Sarah E. Goode was a pioneering African American inventor and entrepreneur, best known for being one of the first Black women to receive a U.S. patent.

Her Life & Achievements

• Born: 1855 in Toledo, Ohio
• Background: She was born into slavery but gained freedom after the Civil War.
• Career: She moved to Chicago, Illinois, where she and her husband, Archibald Goode, ran a furniture store.
• Invention: In 1885, she patented the folding cabinet bed, a space-saving design that could function as both a bed and a desk. This was particularly useful for people living in small apartments.
• Legacy: Her invention was a precursor to the Murphy bed and contributed to innovative furniture design.

Goode’s work was groundbreaking, not just for its practicality but for the barriers she broke as a Black woman in the 19th century. Her story is one of resilience, ingenuity, and determination.

While her invention was practical and well-received, there is limited historical evidence detailing how much financial success she achieved from it

Her patent in 1885 was groundbreaking, making her one of the first Black women to receive a U.S. patent. However, like many Black inventors of her time, she likely faced barriers in mass production and widespread commercial success.