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[Pair of cast iron andirons.]

Description: Pair of cast iron andirons. Front is decorative and shaped similar to an upside down Y. The back leg extends out about 10 " and is shaped like an L. (a) has been repaired (b) has is not damaged: 29.2 cm H x 20.7 cm W x 28.5 cm L
Date: unknown
Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Main body of wheel is wood and cylinder shaped, similar to a barrel.]

Description: Main body of wheel is wood and cylinder shaped, similar to a barrel. It has fourteen rectangular spoke holes. On either side of the holes are two parallel iron bands. On both ends of the "barrel" are iron bands that stick out over two to three inches. The hub is hollow.
Date: unknown
Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Main body of wheel is wood and cylinder shaped, similar to a barrel.]

Description: Main body of wheel is wood and cylinder shaped, similar to a barrel. It has fourteen rectangular spoke holes. On either side of the holes are two parallel iron bands. On both ends of the "barrel" are iron bands that stick out over two to three inches. The hub is hollow.
Date: unknown
Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Main body of wheel is wood and cylinder shaped, similar to a barrel.]

Description: Main body of wheel is wood and cylinder shaped, similar to a barrel. It has fourteen rectangular spoke holes. On either side of the holes are two parallel iron bands. On both ends of the "barrel" are iron bands that stick out over two to three inches. The hub is hollow.
Date: unknown
Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Main body of wheel is wood and cylinder shaped, similar to a barrel.]

Description: Main body of wheel is wood and cylinder shaped, similar to a barrel. It has fourteen rectangular spoke holes. On either side of the holes are two parallel iron bands. On both ends of the "barrel" are iron bands that stick out over two to three inches. The hub is hollow.
Date: unknown
Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Red wooden station staff]

Description: Red wooden station staff to surveyor's transit set. Round staff is capped at base with pointed iron end piece. Brass tip at top swivels. The object is called a "Jacob's Staff" and is used by surveyors to support a compass. The pointed end is jabbed into the ground and the compass is attached to the threaded piece at the top. The ball at the top allows the compass to be levelled.
Date: 1880
Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Iron with a wooden handle]

Description: It is made of iron, but is plated with a silver unknown metal. Above the back of the iron is a plug in for a cord. The handle is wood and has been burned underneath. The handle is bolted to the iron.
Date: 1910
Partner: Fort Bend Museum
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