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Events on Thursday 3 October 1867 2
1819 – 1867Elias Howe (1819-1867)Died 3 October 1867, aged 48Howe was an American inventor who patented one of the first practical sewing machines in 1846. His lockstitch design became the basis for machines manufactured by Singer and other companies, and he profited from years of patent litigation over the invention. Mechanized sewing transformed the clothing industry worldwide.
1867 – 1947Pierre BonnardPost-Impressionism · FrancePierre Bonnard (October 3, 1867 – January 23, 1947) was a French Post-Impressionist painter known for his intimate interiors and bold, vibrant use of colour. He was a founder of the Nabis group.