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The History of Baby Carriages
The baby carriage was invented in 1733 by English architect William Kent for the 3rd Duke of Devonshire's children.

William H. Richardson patented an improvement to the baby carriage in the United States on June, 18, 1889. You can view U.S. patent # 405,600 below.
baby carriage patent
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