Broom Rack. (open access)

Broom Rack.

Patent for a new and improved broom rack. This design "compris[es] the lower ring provided in its outer edge with a series of notches adapted to receive the head of the brooms, the upper ring arranged to fit within the opening of the lower ring when not in use and provided with a series of perforations to receive the handles of the brooms, the chains or other suitable means for connecting the rings, and the chains . . . secured to the upper rings" (lines 79-88).
Date: June 24, 1890
Creator: Neely, William D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Traction-Engine. (open access)

Traction-Engine.

Patent for a new and useful traction engine, including instructions and illustrations.
Date: June 13, 1899
Creator: Chappel, John M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Swing. (open access)

Swing.

Patent for a framed swing and churn attachment with seats, foot-rests, and spring lever, with illustrations.
Date: June 1, 1897
Creator: Dietz, Thomas H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Quilting-Frame. (open access)

Quilting-Frame.

Patent for a new and useful quilting frame, including instructions and illustrations.
Date: June 13, 1899
Creator: Phillips, William Manson
System: The Portal to Texas History