Nueces Sheet

Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:125000
Date: 1921
Creator: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Billboard (open access)

Billboard

Patent for billboards built for wind resistance.
Date: November 28, 1922
Creator: Kelly, Walter
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Clip for Eyeglass Cases and The Like (open access)

Clip for Eyeglass Cases and The Like

Patent for a clip for eyeglass cases and the like. Meant to provide an inexpensive and simple clip to hold eyeglass cases in the pocket to prevent displacement.
Date: March 14, 1922
Creator: Evans, William B.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bail for Cans, Buckets, &c. (open access)

Bail for Cans, Buckets, &c.

Patent for a detachable bail (wire handle) for cans and buckets allowing bails and cans to be packed separately and reducing overall packing space.
Date: November 23, 1920
Creator: Tiner, John Frances
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Key-Ring Clip. (open access)

Key-Ring Clip.

Patent for new improvements for key ring clips that will not detach in a seated position.
Date: July 6, 1920
Creator: Evans, William
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Spike-Extractor (open access)

Spike-Extractor

Patent for a spike extractor that consists of a gripper and spring legs with inturned jaws.
Date: March 8, 1921
Creator: Hector, Olinthus H.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Washboiler (open access)

Washboiler

Patent for improved Washboilers. The improvements provides a more efficient circulation of water to insure the proper cleaning of fabrics and prevent damage of the fabric.
Date: February 22, 1921
Creator: Patterson, Thomas Allison.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Folding Cot. (open access)

Folding Cot.

Patent for a collapsible, folding cot frame. The cot is designed to be usable and storable in an automobile.
Date: March 16, 1920
Creator: Hall, John T.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History