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Lavaca County
Map of Lavaca County, Texas, including the Prairies and Lakes region. The Gonzales, Victoria, Colorado and Jackson District lines are marked on map. The road to Columbus, Texas is also marked on map. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).
Date:
April 1884
Creator:
Schmidt, V.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fey and Braunig Studio
Photograph of the Fey and Braunig Studio in Hallettsville, Texas. On the back, is a handwritten note that says "This is a picture of the first Fey & Braunig studio and skylight in Hallettsville, Texas when Fey and Braunig decided to establish a permanent studio in Hallettsville as well as the one in Cuero, Texas." Another note on the back states that the studio was located north of the present day Hallettsville Lumber Company building on Hwy. 77. According to the accompanying article, the photo belonged to Mrs. H. H. Ahrens, daughter of the late H. G. Braunig, who is pictured standing under the sign. The building had a skylight.
Date:
1887~
Creator:
Fey & Braunig
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Lillie Braunig Ahrens and Victor Braunig]
Portrait of Lillie Braunig Ahrens and Victor Braunig. Lillie is seated with Victor standing next to her and leaning on the chair. According to accompanying information, Victor was born in May 1890, and Lillie was born in February 1889. There is a written note on the back that says "Mrs. Ahrens & Victor Braunig." The photograph is mounted on mat board.
Date:
1889/1909
Creator:
Fey & Braunig
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Barber's Paper Clip.
Patent for a new and improved barber's paper clip. This design calls for "a clip formed by doubling upon itself a [flat] strip of metal," which will hold sheets of paper on which barbers can sharpen their razors. A hook exists on the opposite side, by which the paper clip can hang from the hot towel on the customer's face.
Date:
January 17, 1882
Creator:
Cohen, Moses
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Buckle.
Patent for a new and improved buckle. This design utilizes two separate tongues that run freely along a middle bar, which lengthens the life of the strap by distributing pressure and allowing for broken out, frayed, or otherwise worn holes to be circumvented for new ones.
Date:
May 3, 1881
Creator:
Burket, John
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Well Cleaner.
Patent for a new and improved well cleaner. This design "is to provide a simple instrument by which wells can be cleaned out without descending into them. It is well known that much danger exists in descending into foul wells on account of the poisonous gases often collected near the bottom of the same" (lines 20-26).
Date:
October 7, 1884
Creator:
Neitsche, Frederick Theodor
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Plow Colter.
Patent for a new and improved plow colter. This design calls for a colter that conforms to the face-curve of the plow shovel, thus forming a landside. The colter can be attached to and removed from either side of the plow standard.
Date:
December 27, 1881
Creator:
Kersh, Alvin Jacob
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Plow.
Patent for a new and improved plow. This design consists in "[t]he combination, with the plow-beam, the slotted and braced standard, and the adjustable land-bar, of the winged attachment formed with perforated lugs, the plow-point formed with upper and lower extensions and secured to said attachment" (lines 95-100).
Date:
August 21, 1888
Creator:
Wied, August & Lürssen, Henrich
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fan.
Patent for a new and improved fan. This design "consists mainly, first, in the combination with a swinging bar of metal or wood, or both, carrying the fans, of a balance-weight located at an angle to the line of the bar for the purpose of retarding its backward movement; and, second, in the combination, with a shaft and a hinge-connection uniting the fan-holder clamp to the shaft, of a removable pin by means of which the fan may be caused to move positively with the shaft or swing independently of it, as may be desired" (lines 12-22).
Date:
June 20, 1882
Creator:
Cohen, Moses.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fan Attachment.
Patent for a new and improved fan attachment. This design "consists of an attachment for rocking-chairs, cradles, &c., and having an oscillatory arm adapted to hold a fan" (lines 9-11).
Date:
January 2, 1883
Creator:
Cohen, Moses
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Harness Buckle.
Patent for a new and improved harness buckle. This design calls for a central cross-bar, upon which the frame rests, with fold-able arms that form a loop beneath the side-bars with the assistance of metal pins (lines 57-62). This design eliminates the need for stitching the strap being buckled.
Date:
March 15, 1881
Creator:
Garrett, Charles William
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Halletsville Herald. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 12, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 13, 1888
Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
December 13, 1888
Creator:
Ivy, H. A.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Halletsville Herald. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 3, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 11, 1888
Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
October 11, 1888
Creator:
Ivy, H. A.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Halletsville Herald. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 31, 1889
Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
October 31, 1889
Creator:
Mair, W. A.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Halletsville Herald. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 40, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 27, 1889
Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
June 27, 1889
Creator:
Mair, W. A.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Halletsville Herald. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 7, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 7, 1889
Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
November 7, 1889
Creator:
Mair, W. A.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Halletsville Herald. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 27, Ed. 1 Friday, March 30, 1888
Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
March 30, 1888
Creator:
Ivy, H. A.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Halletsville Herald. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 5, 1889
Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
December 5, 1889
Creator:
Mair, W. A.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Halletsville Herald. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 23, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 28, 1889
Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
February 28, 1889
Creator:
Mair, W. A.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Halletsville Herald. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 28, 1889
Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
November 28, 1889
Creator:
Mair, W. A.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Halletsville Herald. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 25, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 14, 1889
Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
March 14, 1889
Creator:
Mair, W. A.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Halletsville Herald. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 38, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 14, 1888
Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
June 14, 1888
Creator:
Ivy, H. A.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Halletsville Herald. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 38, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 13, 1889
Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
June 13, 1889
Creator:
Mair, W. A.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Halletsville Herald. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. [5], Ed. 1 Thursday, October 24, 1889
Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
October 24, 1889
Creator:
Mair, W. A.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History