Who invented the paper bag? According to many media reports, American school teacher and inventor Francis Wolle invented the first paper bag making machine in 1852 and that changed it all After Knight ...

It’s a common question: “Paper or plastic?” And while we may not think much of what type of bag we prefer while buying our eggs, the history of the paper bag has roots right here in Central ...

She came up with a method of automation so that workers would not have to make the bags by hand. Then she fought for credit for her work. By Glenn Rifkin This article is part of Overlooked, a series ...