Resource Type

Scissors or Shears. (open access)

Scissors or Shears.

Patent for scissors or shears which open automatically due to a central, coiled spring.
Date: November 7, 1911
Creator: Allison, Robert L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Chimney Holder (open access)

Chimney Holder

Patent for chimney holder. This design is a "means for holding a chimney upon a burner of any kind for the purpose of preventing the accidental tilting of the chimney" (lines 11-13). Illustrations included.
Date: March 7, 1911
Creator: Elkins, Thomas M.
System: The Portal to Texas History