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[Transcript of Letter from Ferguson and Hall to James F. Perry, February 27, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Ferguson and Hall to James F. Perry, in which the authors inform Perry of a change of ownership and ask for his continued business. Ferguson and Hall also mention that they have enclosed American newspapers for S. F. Austin, who is following American relations with France.
Date: February 27, 1835
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

Adding-Machine.

Description: Patent for an adding-machine meant to "add fixed amounts of money received or to calculate the number of days a laborer has worked or the number of fractions of days" (lines 14-17). Mounted keys have mechanisms that rotate a ratchet wheel or disk. "Secured to the shaft upon which this ratchet wheel or disk is mounted is a rate-indicator, consisting of a disk divided off into radial sections, and also divided by lines running parallel to the circumference of said disk, dividing the same up into … more
Date: August 27, 1895
Creator: McElyea, James L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Lace-Cabinet.

Description: Patent for a lace cabinet which has many drawers with holders for spools of lace or ribbon and a slot in the front of the drawer, where the lace is pulled through to show what it is and allow easy dispensing of the product.
Date: April 27, 1909
Creator: Thornton, Robert A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Exhibitor.

Description: Patent for a rotating exhibitor for putting things on display that is lighted with electric lights.
Date: December 27, 1910
Creator: Turnpaugh, Walter S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Postcard of Thomas Confectionery]

Description: Postcard of the inside of Thomas Confectionery in Dallas, Texas. Text above the picture reads, "Largest confectionery in the state." Handwritten note on the back of the postcard expresses thanks to Lou Rayburn for her letters.
Date: April 27, 1911
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[Fine china inside of the Lenox Shop]

Description: Photograph of the inside of the Lenox Shop including fine china. Multiple display cases and shelves are along the wall and contain various dishwares. Multiple pieces of furniture are placed in the room with dishwares on top.
Date: November 27, 1950
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Inside of Meacham's gift shop]

Description: Photograph of the inside of Meacham's gift shop which includes fine china. Various display cases can be seen which contain various dishwares. Multiple pieces of furniture are placed around the room.
Date: November 27, 1950
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Meacham's gift shop with fine china]

Description: Photograph of the inside of the Lenox Shop including fine china. Multiple display cases and shelves are along the wall and contain various dishwares. Multiple pieces of furniture are placed in the room with dishwares on top.
Date: November 27, 1950
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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