Resource Type

Bolt Lock for Railways (open access)

Bolt Lock for Railways

Patent for a new and useful improvements in bolt locks for railways. This invention is to "provide a simple, durable, and effective device of this class" (line 13-14).
Date: December 21, 1897
Creator: Herrin, Lemuel
System: The Portal to Texas History
Garment-Stretcher (open access)

Garment-Stretcher

Patent for garment-stretchers that improve the stretching and pressing of garments to keep them in better shape. Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: December 12, 1916
Creator: Carlson, Magnus
System: The Portal to Texas History