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[Oncken Farmhouse, (South facade)]
Photograph of the Oncken Farmhouse (located at New Bielau Community) in Colorado County, Texas.
Date:
August 8, 1979
Creator:
London, Kathy
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Oncken Farmhouse, (Northeast oblique)]
Photograph of the Oncken Farmhouse (located at New Bielau Community) in Colorado County, Texas.
Date:
August 8, 1979
Creator:
London, Kathy
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Umbrella and Sun Shade.
Patent for a new and improved (sun) umbrella. This design utilizes an adjustable metal frame that can be attached to a piece of equipment (e.g., a tractor) or worn comfortably by a person. This allows for hands-free use while being protected from the sun and/or rain.
Date:
February 8, 1881
Creator:
Gray, Hiram Balderston
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Well-Screen.
Patent for improvements in well-screen by providing a symmetrical strainer which having an exceedingly firm and rigid frame; it is constructed as to interpose the least obstruction to the straining operation. (Lines 21-25) Illustration is included.
Date:
December 8, 1903
Creator:
Karsch, George J.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Umbrella and Sunshade
Patent for an umbrella and sunshade. Illustration included.
Date:
March 8, 1904
Creator:
Gra, Hernando B.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Saint Michael's School, (South facade)]
Photograph of the Saint Michael's School (located at 100 East North Street) in Weimar, Texas.
Date:
August 8, 1979
Creator:
London, Kathy
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Teltschick House, (South facade)]
Photograph of the Teltschick House (located at Northeast corner Grange and Center) in Weimar, Texas.
Date:
August 8, 1979
Creator:
London, Kathy
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[D.W. Hancok House, (West facade)]
Photograph of the D.W. Hancok House (located at 306 North College) in Weimar, Texas.
Date:
August 8, 1979
Creator:
London, Kathy
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Improvement in Churns.
Patent for improvement in churns by using an oblong box with a diamond-shaped dash fixed in the box. The churning is done by rapidly swing the box back and forth until butter is obtained. Illustration is included.
Date:
October 8, 1872
Creator:
Cottingham, Gideon W.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gate.
Patent for a new and improved gate. This design "has for its object to provide a device of this character which shall be cheap and simple in its construction, one that may be easily operated, and yet be positive in its engagement with the latch to prevent it from being opened by cattle, &c." (lines 8-14).
Date:
December 8, 1885
Creator:
Dunn, Henry Frankling.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Railroad-Trestle.
Patent for improvements to current railroad trestles, in particular the truss work and supported structure. Improvements include ease of build and repair and a more practice and substantial design.
Date:
December 8, 1914
Creator:
Teters, Paul Albert
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cotton or Corn Planter
Patent for novel improvements in the construction or production of cotton or corn planters.
Date:
October 8, 1889
Creator:
Hardison, Dock C. W.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History