Walter Hunt

1796–1859 (age 63)

Inventor

Photograph of Walter Hunt

Biography

Walter Hunt, born in 1796, was an inventive mind whose creations, from the safety pin to early sewing machines, eased everyday tasks and testified to his restless curiosity about solving practical problems.

He passed away in 1859 and was laid to rest at Green-Wood Cemetery, leaving a legacy of common-sense ingenuity that continues to serve countless people.