[Burnett House, (South elevation)]

Photograph of the Burnett House (located at 305 Gregg Street) in Calvert, Texas.
Date: January 30, 1975
Creator: Yancey, Michael D. & Nelson, Alex
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Improvement in Bale-Ties. (open access)

Improvement in Bale-Ties.

Patent for "an improved fastening or tie for cotton-bales, &c.; and it consists of two angular plates, secured at the rear part to one end of the band generally used in baling cotton, &c., and the front part thereof being provided with V-shaped jaws, which engage with angular slots in the opposite end of the band." (Lines 12-19) Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: January 30, 1877
Creator: Hanson, Asbury J.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History