Fence. (open access)

Fence.

Patent for improvements in wire fences: "the invention residing particularly in the mechanism for tightening the linewires of the fence and in an improved stay for preventing the sagging of said linewires" (lines 12-15)
Date: October 12, 1897
Creator: Bohner, Charles A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fireproof Swing and Ventilator. (open access)

Fireproof Swing and Ventilator.

Patent for fireproof ventilated swing for the chimney base to prevent sagging of the ceiling.
Date: October 2, 1917
Creator: Craven, Danniel M., Sr
System: The Portal to Texas History