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Hand forged iron pilers used as part of a turnbuckle
Hand forged iron pilers used as part of a turnbuckle
[Highchair]
Photograph of a wooden highchair painted white. The chair was made by John Walcik for his son Vladik in1911 in rural Fort Bend County. It is approximately 30” high, 14 ½” wide and 13 ½” deep.
J.Brinkerhoff barbed wire, Patented May 17, 1881
J. Brinkerhoff barbed wire, Patented May 17, 1881
J. Brinkerhoff barbed wire, Twisted, Patented April 8, 1879
J. Brinkerhoff barbed wire, Twisted, Patented April 8, 1879
[J. Brotherton "Round Barb", Barb is reversed Twist.]
J. Brotherton "Round Barb", Barb is reversed Twist, Patented September 3, 1887
[J. H. P. Davis Home in Richmond, Texas]
Photograph (copy) of the J. H. P. Davis Home in Richmond, Texas. Mr. And Mrs. J. H. P. Davis are standing in the doorway of the house and Mrs. George is standing to the left on the porch. The house is a white two-story wooden home with shutters and trim of dark paint. The house has a white picket fence in front. An African-American man is standing next to a carriage (on far side) pulled by a white horse. Top of fence post in right foreground.
J. Nelson barbed wire, Patented December 12, 1876
J. Nelson barbed wire, Patented December 12, 1876
Jacob Haish's "Improved S Barb" barbed wire, Patented August 31, 1875
Jacob Haish's "Improved S Barb" barbed wire, Patented August 31, 1875
Jacob Haish's "Parallel barbed wire, Patented August 31, 1885
Jacob Haish's "Parallel barbed wire, Patented August 31, 1885
[John Maddock and Sons Royal Vitreous coffee/tea cup with gold rim]
John Maddock & Sons Royal Vitreous 8 coffee/tea cups with gold rim with yellow, pink, and red floral design
[John Maddock and Sons Royal Vitreous dinner plate with gold rim]
John Maddock & Sons Royal Vitreous 8 dinner plates with gold rim with yellow, pink, and red floral design in the middle of the plate
[John Maddock and Sons Royal Vitreous oval serving plate with gold rim]
John Maddock & Sons Royal Vitreous oval serving plate with gold rim with yellow, pink, and red floral design in the middle of the plate
[John Maddock and Sons Royal Vitreous oval shaped serving bowl with gold rim]
John Maddock & Sons Royal Vitreous oval shaped serving bowl with gold rim, floral design in the middle
[John Maddock and Sons Royal Vitreous small bread/butter plate]
John Maddock & Sons Royal Vitreous 16 small bread/butter plates floral design with gold molding around edge
[John Maddock and Sons Royal Vitreous small dessert bowl with gold molding]
John Maddock & Sons Royal Vitreous 18 small dessert bowls gold molding around edge
[Kelly's "Diamond Point" right twist barbed wire.]
Kelly's "Diamond Point" right twist barb clamped on line wire, Patented February 11, 1868
[Kinch-Hillyer House, Rosenberg, Texas]
Photograph of the Kinch-Hillyer House in Rosenberg, Texas. The house is a two-and-a-half-story wooden house with wrap-around porches at first and second story. The left side of photo shows the curb and lawn of another residence. A large tree on right partially obscures right side of Kinch-Hillyer House. There is a white house on the far right.
[Lace Fragments]
Three fragments of lace in varying sizes and shapes. It appears to have stripes of a butterfly or flower pattern, edged in rings.
metal stamp with I.M. initials
metal stamp with I.M. initials
Metal valve used in the sugar refinery.
Metal valve used in the sugar refinery.
[Milk and cream separator]
Milk and cream separator.
[Moore House, Richmond, Texas]
Photograph of the Moore House in Richmond, Texas. A front sidewalk is in the foreground. House is a two-story wooden house; six huge white columns extend from bottom floor to roofline. The front door has an arched window inset above the main entrance. There is a covered walkway to the right and a screened porch to the left.
[Perfume Bottle]
Cylindrical bottle with a knobbed lid on top; it is used as a spray bottle for perfume.
possibly a type of candle holder or light fixture
possibly a type of candle holder or light fixture
powder bottle with green leaf and pink flower print
powder bottle with green leaf and pink flower print
[Round Container with Lid]
Round container with a lid that has a knob grip.
round hollow button fragment
round hollow button fragment
Rusted blade.
Rusted blade.
Rusty blade.
Rusty blade of a Scythe.
[Santa Anna's Well in Stafford, Texas]
Photograph of Santa Anna's Well in Stafford, Texas. Photograph shows a bricked hole with grass around the edges. Exposed dirt area can be seen in left, top corner. Photo has white strip on far left and a white spot near bottom right.
Scrapbook of Booth family
Scrapbook of Booth family
Single strand barbed wire, Burnell Four Point, Patented June 19, 1877
Single strand barbed wire, Burnell Four Point, Patented June 19, 1877
Single strand barbed wire. "kangaroo Wire" 1 long and 1 short barb
Single strand barbed wire. "kangaroo Wire" 1 long and 1 short barb
[Single strand barbed wire. Merrill's early four point.]
Single strand barbed wire. Merrill's early four point, Patented by L and J. Merrill September 9, 1871
Single strand barbed wire, spring expantion joint found in sheep fencing
Single strand barbed wire, spring expansion joint found in sheep fencing
Single strand. M. C. Shinn, Patented March 1, 1881
Single strand. M. C. Shinn, Patented March 1, 1881
[Soda Fountain chair]
Soda Fountain chair from the shop where Jane Long had her last meal. The chair structure is made of forged iron, with two iron rods twisted around one another to form legs, feet, and back as well as a circular seat made of unidentified wood.
[Tablecloth that is open in the middle]
Tablecloth, open in the middle. Presumed that it fit around the edge of a table
[Tree Stump]
part of a tree stump
[T.V. Allis "Buck thorn" barbed wire.]
T.V. Allis "Buck thorn" barbed wire, wide, medium and narrow widths. Patented July 26, 1881
Watkin's "Lazy Plate" barbed wire, William Watkins, November 21, 1876
Watkin's "Lazy Plate" barbed wire, William Watkins, November 21, 1876
Wooden rocking chair
Wooden rocking chair
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