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[Late 18th century Irish spinning wheel, upright, from the side]

Late 18th c. Irish spinning wheel photograph upright from a side view.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Late 18th century Irish spinning wheel, upright]

Late 18th c. Irish spinning wheel photographed upright.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Boning or butchering knife]

Boning or butchering knife with long curved blade and wooden handle. Blade extends into handle, where it is sandwiched between two wooden grips anchored by six nails on each side.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Scythe used by donor's grandfather, W.W. Williams.]

Scythe used by donor's grandfather, W.W. Williams, of Victoria Co., TX. Snath is wooden with two handles, one at the bottom and one in the middle. The blade is attached by a bolted on bracket.
Date: 1910
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Rusty blade.

Rusty blade of a Scythe.
Date: 1910/1920
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Double Strand barbed wire, Slit Diamond, 4 pt. Unknown Date

Double Strand barbed wire, Slit Diamond, 4 pt. Unknown Date
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Chest of tools possibly belonging to Anton B. Wessendorff]

It is believed that this chest and tools belonged to Anton B. Wessendorff, a cabinet maker who came to America from Germany about 1850 when he was about 20 yrs old. He started a small cabinet shop in Richmond about 1855 adding a small line of lumber and nails as demand developed. He also began making and finishing caskets.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Chest of tools possibly belonging to Anton B. Wessendorff]

It is believed that this chest and tools belonged to Anton B. Wessendorff, a cabinet maker who came to America from Germany about 1850 when he was about 20 yrs old. He started a small cabinet shop in Richmond about 1855 adding a small line of lumber and nails as demand developed. He also began making and finishing caskets.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Metal valve used in the sugar refinery.

Metal valve used in the sugar refinery.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Hand forged iron pilers used as part of a turnbuckle

Hand forged iron pilers used as part of a turnbuckle
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Wooden rocking chair

Wooden rocking chair
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T.V. Allis "Buck thorn" barbed wire.]

T.V. Allis "Buck thorn" barbed wire, wide, medium and narrow widths. Patented July 26, 1881
Date: July 26, 1881
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

J.Brinkerhoff barbed wire, Patented May 17, 1881

J. Brinkerhoff barbed wire, Patented May 17, 1881
Date: May 17, 1881
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

J. Brinkerhoff barbed wire, Twisted, Patented April 8, 1879

J. Brinkerhoff barbed wire, Twisted, Patented April 8, 1879
Date: April 8, 1879
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Barbless Brinkerhoff ribbon wire, used mainly for splicing.

Barb-less Brinkerhoff ribbon wire, used mainly for splicing.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Crandal's Telegraph Splice barbed wire, Patented May 24, 1881

Crandal's Telegraph Splice barbed wire, Patented May 24, 1881
Date: May 24, 1881
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

H. N. Frentress barbed wire, Split Diamond, Patented December 14, 1875

H. N. Frentress barbed wire, Split Diamond, Patented December 14, 1875
Date: December 14, 1875
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

"Scutt's Arrow Plate" same as "Clip" barbed wire. Patented June 1878

"Scutt's Arrow Plate" same as "Clip" barbed wire. Patented June 1878
Date: June 1878
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

"Scutt's Clip" barbed wire. Patented by H.B. Scutt June 8, 1878

"Scutt's Clip" barbed wire. Patented by H.B. Scutt June 8, 1878
Date: June 8, 1878
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Kelly's "Diamond Point" right twist barbed wire.]

Kelly's "Diamond Point" right twist barb clamped on line wire, Patented February 11, 1868
Date: February 11, 1868
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Watkin's "Lazy Plate" barbed wire, William Watkins, November 21, 1876

Watkin's "Lazy Plate" barbed wire, William Watkins, November 21, 1876
Date: November 21, 1876
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

J. Nelson barbed wire, Patented December 12, 1876

J. Nelson barbed wire, Patented December 12, 1876
Date: December 12, 1876
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

H.B. Scutt barbed wire, Patented September 21, 1880

H.B. Scutt barbed wire, Patented September 21, 1880
Date: September 21, 1880
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

A. Ellwood Spread barbed wire, Patented January 31, 1882

A. Ellwood Spread barbed wire, Patented January 31, 1882
Date: January 31, 1882
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History