2 Matching Results

Search Results

Results: 1 - 2

Wire Twister and Tightener.

Description: Patent for a wire twister and tightener for wire fences. With this invention, "the fence-wire is caused to be contracted, twisted, and made taut" (lines 17-18). It is a set of toothed ratchet wheels that have v-shaped slots for the wire. Pawls act on the teeth, and springs and levers move the pawls.
Date: March 17, 1896
Creator: Stafford, George A.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Patent
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Springfield F&M Insurance Company

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name and text reading: "Springfield F&M Insurance Company, Springfield, Massachusetts. Western Dep't Rialto Building. Chicago." Letterhead includes the names A. J. Harding, Manager; A. F. Dean, Ass't. Manager; W. C. Baker, Resident Agent.
Date: 1895
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Texas General Land Office
Back to Top of Screen