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Shovel. (open access)

Shovel.

Patent for an improved shovel that is light, strong and durable which can accurately balance the load on the blade with less labor than the ordinary shovel.
Date: January 9, 1906
Creator: Peisker, Frederick S. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oscillating Gate. (open access)

Oscillating Gate.

Patent for "rotary oscillating gates, in which the gate oscillates to close the way or open the same, as may be desired by the operator." (Lines 9-11) Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: August 18, 1891
Creator: Terry, Cyrus
System: The Portal to Texas History