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Andiron.

Description: Patent for an andiron that combines with a gated screen including illustrations.
Date: July 28, 1914
Creator: Baker, James W.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Attachment for Bath-Tubs.

Description: Patent for a removable and adjustable wash cloth attachment "in such a position within the tub that a person bathing may readily move the back and shoulders over the wash cloth or other cleaning element to effect a thorough cleansing thereof" (lines 14-18) including illustrations.
Date: December 28, 1915
Creator: Seib, Lee R.
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Bed

Description: Patent for a single bed that can be converted into a double bed. Illustrations included.
Date: February 28, 1911
Creator: Lockhart, Samuel R.
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Bed Bottom.

Description: Patent for an improved bed bottom consisting of a series of hooks and eyes and wires with instructions and illustrations.
Date: September 28, 1886
Creator: Peacock, John Calvin; Graves, James Beard & Huffor, George Allin
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[Bobby Peters and another man with some blinds]

Description: Photograph of Bobby Peters and another man standing to a row of blinds. Bobby Peters stands on a chair and wears a hat, leaning over on top of the blinds. The other man stands next to the blinds in a suit. The top of the blinds reads "Crown Venetian Blinds".
Date: March 28, 1950
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
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Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Car-Shading Adjuster.

Description: Patent for a car-shade adjuster in passenger-coaches of street-cars that allows shades to "be raised or lowered at will and held firmly in any desired position" (lines 18-19). It is set in tracks in the window frame, held in place by springs, and bearings to keep friction between the shade-roller and track.
Date: July 28, 1896
Creator: Smith, Earl W.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Closure for Refrigerators and the Like

Description: Patent is to "provide a simple and efficient construction of doors or lids for refrigerators, refrigerator cars, ice boxes, fireless cookers, telephone booths and the like, and as fire doors for storage houses, and wherever it is necessary or desirable to provide for facility of movement in opening or shrinking, due to head or cold, dampness or dryness, or other climatic or atmospheric or similar changes or conditions, while insuring an air tight, smoke, fire and bug proof, and heat insulating … more
Date: May 28, 1918
Creator: Seifert, John W. of Houston, TX
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Dedication of Beaumont Fire Station 4]

Description: Photograph of a group of men and women gathered around a table set with cups and saucers, silverware, and plates, for the dedication of Beaumont fire station 4. The man at the head of the table holds up a cake. The people are identified as Jimmie Cokinos, Mrs. Willie J. Brockman, Chief Steven Douglas O'Connor, Elmo Beard, Harry Mason, Dr. J. R. Genza, and Paul Anger.
Date: September 28, 1954
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Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

Desk or Cabinet.

Description: Patent for a simple and economical desk that is designed to be completely sealed and protected when it is closed. When the cabinet is opened, "the machine may be operated with as much ease as though the machine were placed upon an ordinary table, and whereby further, when the cabinet is opened, an extensive table will be provided at each side of the machine for the reception of work which is to be performed or which has been executed, or for any purpose that the operator may desire" (lines 20-2… more
Date: March 28, 1893
Creator: Billington, Theophilus
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Door-Holder.

Description: Patent for a new door holder that is designed so that it will not press down the carpet pile if it is used to hold open a door in a carpeted area. It also is designed to hang on the key or handle of the door when not in use and is big enough that someone would not accidentally stow it in their pocket if they took the key.
Date: September 28, 1920
Creator: Lanning, Edwin
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Flexible Wire Mat.

Description: Patent for a flexible wire mat that is portable, loosely woven to shake out dirt and mud, and which prevents the edges form curling up to trip people.
Date: November 28, 1911
Creator: Shelton, John F.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Gun Cabinet]

Description: Photograph of a wood crafted gun cabinet on display. Several guns can be seen placed on display inside the cabinet. Etched silhouettes of two deer can be seen on the glass, and drawers can be seen built into the space below. A mounted fish can be seen hanging on the brick wall to the right.
Date: April 28, 1965
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
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Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Hinge.

Description: Patent for a hinge for furniture, frames, or objects. The hinge is designed to support objects held in various angels without moving accidentally.
Date: December 28, 1915
Creator: Krell, August
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Invalid-Bed.

Description: Patent for an improved, simple, and inexpensive bedstead meant for use by disabled people. "The hinged head section of the bed may be adjusted to any desired angle of elevation" (lines 14-16). The bed can be adjusted with little exertion. The parts can be easily removed and replaced.
Date: November 28, 1893
Creator: Ottinger, Benjamin
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Large group of women sitting]

Description: Photograph of a large group of women sitting in rows of chairs and looking at the camera. There are about six rows of six chairs each. There is a front row as well with only two chairs on the right side. The women are wearing a variety of different dresses. Some of the women are holding books or bags in their laps. Most of the women are looking at the camera, with a few exceptions. A table and wall curtain make up the right side of the background. A wall in the very back has a segment of mirror… more
Date: June 28, 1960
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Mrs. C. K. Griggs to Captain Charles R. Griggs, March 28, 1945]

Description: Letter from the parents of Captain Charles R. Griggs concerning their recent efforts in spring cleaning their home: "I started spring house cleaning, the xxxx living room and [dining] room have been finished." Mrs. Griggs also would like her china from France but "it was bought when sets of six were made, now I need eight."
Date: March 28, 1945
Creator: Griggs, Mrs. C. K.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Pioneer City County Museum

[Letters from Matilda Dodd and Adelitia McGee to the Moore family and Alice McGee, December 28-30, 1889]

Description: This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. it is written by Matilda Dodd and Adelitia "Dinkie" McGee. In Matilda's first letter, dated December 28, 1889, she informs the Moore family and Alice of the happenings in Gallatin, Tennessee. The news includes: confirmation of the receipt of the Moore's letter, well-wishes for Florence's recovery, a dialogue about Christmas plans, community health updates, news about the mild winter weather and its affects on the community, a discussion abo… more
Date: 1889-12-28/1889-12-30
Creator: Dodd, Matilda & McGee, Adelitia
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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