Black Fact of the Week: Alfred L. Cralle Invented the Ice Cream Scoop

 

If you enjoy  the convenience of digging out your favorite ice cream with a handy dandy scooper, then you owe all the applause to inventor Alfred L. Cralle. In 1897, the Virginia native received a patent for his ice cream mold invention, now recognized as the wonderful scooper enjoyed by millions all over the globe. #BlackHistoryFacts

Source: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh