Log-Car Attachment. (open access)

Log-Car Attachment.

Patent for "an improvement in log-car attachments, and has for its object to provide, in connection with the bolsters or bunks thereof, adjustable pins or standards for engaging the lower tier of logs and preventing their escape." (Lines 8-13) Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: February 11, 1896
Creator: Johnson, Benjamin W.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bed (open access)

Bed

Patent for a single bed that can be converted into a double bed. Illustrations included.
Date: February 28, 1911
Creator: Lockhart, Samuel R.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park

Illustrated map for the Martin Dies, Jr. State Park located near Jasper in Jasper Counties, Texas documenting the access routes, trails, and campsites, as well as a legend showing the location of all the parks amenities. There is information of note for visitors, the parks trails, and primitive campground access.
Date: February 2015
Creator: Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Double-Action Hair-Clipper. (open access)

Double-Action Hair-Clipper.

Patent for an improved hair clipper design with both stationary and movable cutter blades.
Date: February 10, 1914
Creator: Appleman, Ernest E.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History