1844–1929
Biography · Inventions
Michael C. Harvey
Biography
United States
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Biography
Michael C. Harvey (also known as M. C. Harney or M. C. Harvey) was an American inventor. He is known for inventing an improvement in the wick-raiser of the lantern. The original lantern with the wick-raiser improvements is now on display at the Black History Museum.
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