Always Has Been: Chapter 1: Sybilla Masters and Her Cornmeal Processing Invention

In 1730, Sybilla Masters, an American colonial inventor, introduced a groundbreaking innovation for processing corn. She created a water-powered machine that efficiently pounded corn into cornmeal, revolutionizing production by making it faster and less labor-intensive. Her machine significantly impacted the domestic economy. Masters became one of the first colonial women to receive a British patent for her invention, influencing agricultural techniques and commerce in the colonies.