Washboard (open access)

Washboard

Patent for a washboard designed to hold the soap in a manner in which the clothes will automatically be soaped while being rubbed on the board. Illustrations included.
Date: July 2, 1907
Creator: Wilkins, Willis A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Uterine Supporter. (open access)

Uterine Supporter.

Patent for a uterine supporter which has a soft and flexible bulb supporting the uterus and a more rigid opposite end keeping the bulb in place. The device attaches to a cord on the waistband.
Date: July 16, 1907
Creator: Baird, William T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Harness. (open access)

Harness.

Patent for a harness that is simpler and more economical to make and is efficient in use.
Date: July 9, 1907
Creator: Crawford, Hezekiah H.
System: The Portal to Texas History