Patent for "a simple and convenient device for supporting and carrying a parasol or umbrella in such a way as to leave the hands free, and which will enable the parasol or umbrella to be tilted or inclined forward or back, or to either side, as may be required" (lines 8-14). Includes instructions and illustrations.
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Titles
Main Title:
Improvement in Umbrella-Supporters.
Added Title:
Umbrella-Supporter.
Description
Patent for "a simple and convenient device for supporting and carrying a parasol or umbrella in such a way as to leave the hands free, and which will enable the parasol or umbrella to be tilted or inclined forward or back, or to either side, as may be required" (lines 8-14). Includes instructions and illustrations.
Physical Description
[2] p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Notes
Specification forming part of Letters Patent No. 171,967, dated January 11, 1876; application filed December 11, 1875.
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Arnold, Eliza M.Improvement in Umbrella-Supporters.,
patent,
January 11, 1876;
[Washington D.C.].
(https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth166513/:
accessed May 6, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu;
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