Andiron. (open access)

Andiron.

Patent for improvement in andirons “which is so arranged as to permit ready access to the fireplace for the purpose of cleaning out the ashes and having a removable fender which is capable of being quickly and readily removed or placed in position to retain the fire and prevent the fire from rolling out the fireplace.” (Lines 47-54.) Illustration is included.
Date: March 26, 1901
Creator: Cox, John Drew
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sweep-Holder (open access)

Sweep-Holder

Patent for a sweep holder intended for keeping the rear sweep of a plow straight and secure. Illustrations included.
Date: May 26, 1908
Creator: Reid, William W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rural-Free-Delivery Cabinet (open access)

Rural-Free-Delivery Cabinet

Patent for a mailing cabinet which can be adapted to vehicles or to the floor for assorting mail. Illustrations included.
Date: January 26, 1909
Creator: Tomison, Willis Albert
System: The Portal to Texas History