As a solution to the problem, Goode invented a cabinet bed, which she described as a "folding bed," similar to what nowadays would be called a Murphy bed.
When the bed was not being used, it could also serve as a roll-top desk, complete with compartments for stationery and other writing supplies. We strive for accuracy and fairness.
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Jazz vocalist Sarah Vaughan performed with big bands before becoming a solo artist. On July 14, , Sarah Goode was granted patent number , from the U. Patent and Trademark Office for a folding cabinet bed. The bed was designed to make maximum efficient use of small spaces where surface area was limited. When not functioning as a bed, the invention could easily be used as a desk because there were small compartments for storing supplies.
This was ideal for urban apartments of Chicago where living space was shared and limited. Although some biographies indicate that Sarah Goode became a successful owner of a furniture store in Chicago, this has not been confirmed. Goode c. There is also a children's book inspired by Sarah E. Rachel Rosenberg Director of Communications rrosenbe uchicago. Toggle navigation The University of Chicago Library.
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