Improvement in Machine for Drawing and Spinning Cotton (open access)

Improvement in Machine for Drawing and Spinning Cotton

Patent for a machine that improves the process of spinning and drawing cotton. The patent includes an illustration and instructions.
Date: August 25, 1868
Creator: Fuller, Jim B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Improved Cosmetic. (open access)

Improved Cosmetic.

Patent for improvement in cosmetics by using various chemicals to enhance the cosmetics in which it “can remove freckles or tan-discoloration from the skin, and for improving the complexion.” (Line 5-6) Formula for the improved cosmetic is included. Instructions on how to prepare the cosmetic and how to use the cosmetic are described. There is no illustration.
Date: February 25, 1868
Creator: Wilson, I. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Improvment in Steam-Plows. (open access)

Improvment in Steam-Plows.

Patent for one machine that plows, sows, roles and harrow soil in one operation or separately, including illustrations.
Date: June 25, 1861
Creator: Saladee, Cyrus W.
System: The Portal to Texas History