16 Matching Results

Search Results

Results: 1 - 16

Court-House crowd [Group of Travis County officials standing on the steps of a stone building]

Description: Photograph of a group of men wearing suits standing on the steps of what may be either the Travis County Courthouse or the Travis County Jail. The identified men, including Judge George Calhoun, District Clerk James P. Hart, and Deputy Sheriff Fred Peck, are all Travis County officials, but most of the group are unidentified. One of the the men is African American, and he appears to be the only person not wearing a suit coat. Several of the men are wearing ties -- including bow ties, string tie… more
Date: 1900?
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, April 28 - May 4, 1899]

Description: This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Lula Dalton and is addressed to Linnet Moore. The letters are dated April 28, 1899 and May 1, 1899. In these first two letters, Lula informs Linnet of the goings-on in her community. The news includes: a discussion about her wrapper and hat, a dialogue about going riding with the White's and Lorena, and details about going to visit the Taylor family. She closes the letter by stating that she needs to read her lesson for the… more
Date: {1899-04-28,1899-05-01,1899-05-03,1899-05-04}
Creator: Dalton, Lula
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Man and Woman at Entrance]

Description: Staged photograph of a Dr. Scott calling on the home of a Mrs. Mears at a house located at 1800 West 6th Street. The man can be seen standing outside on the steps and wearing a dark, striped suit while holding a brimmed hat. The woman can be seen standing in the open doorway, wearing a light, plaid skirt, a dark blouse, and an open sweater with the sleeves rolled up. On the exterior wall in the background, a lamp sconce and decorative letter box can be seen.
Date: February 26, 1960
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Necktie

Description: Necktie of silk in black, gray and deep red horizontal bands. Square tipped. Labels: Outten, Sausalito, Calif. All Silk; FLORENCE VICKERS, Austin, Texas
Date: 1955/1965
Item Type: Refine your search to only Physical Object
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Necktie

Description: Necktie of very narrow gray/green silk and wool blend surah. Moth damage on the tail. Labels: Ernst, 86% wool, 14% silk; FLORENCE VICKERS, Austin, Texas
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Ernst
Item Type: Refine your search to only Physical Object
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

[Austin, Texas Fire Department Patch]

Description: Patch from the Austin, Texas fire department. The shield-shaped patch has two shades of blue backgrounds and yellow edging. The fang shaped top section contains "Austin" in yellow letters. The shield-shaped lower section has "Fire Dept." written on top and the image of a fire helmet, fire hook, and ladder situated over a ball of fire.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Physical Object
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Lago Vista, Texas Fire Control Patch]

Description: Patch from the Lago Vista, Texas fire control. The wedge-shaped patch has a black background and yellow edging. "Lago Vista Travis County Texas ESD 1" is written around the edges. There is a red cross with yellow borders in the center of the patch. "Fire Rescue" is written across the vertical points. The horizontal points contain illustrations of fire equipment. The center of the cross is made up of a Star of Life. Flames rise up behind the cross.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Physical Object
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Travis County, Texas Fire Control Patch]

Description: Patch from the Travis County, Texas fire control. The rectangular patch has a white background and dark blue edging. A red border runs along the edging. "Travis County Fire Control" is written on blue banners with yellow borders. A Florian Cross in the center has red points and yellow borders. "ESD 4," "Fire," "EMS," and "Texas" are written in the points. "Organized 1962" surrounds the center, which is a flaming Star of Life.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Physical Object
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

Suspenders.

Description: Patent for suspenders with a construction that allows for there to be an enhanced way of supporting two items of clothing like trousers and drawers, including illustrations.
Date: October 21, 1913
Creator: Mally, Frederick W. & Hudson, Edwin P.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Patent
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Hat-Pin Point Protector

Description: This patent is for the device that is to be used for protecting the point of the hat pin, and the invention aims to improve the operative connection between the compartmental members which shield and grip the point of the pin.
Date: April 9, 1918
Creator: Koch, Charles Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Patent
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Design for a Badge or Medal.

Description: Design patent for a round souvenir badge or medal that has an image of a star on the front with a portrait in the center, and rays emanating toward the outside edge used for text. The back of the medal has an image of the Texas state capitol and spaces for additional text. The design also includes a suspending-bar shaped as a bald eagle with spread wings, holding crossed rifles.
Date: December 6, 1887
Creator: Maxcy, John Wharton
Item Type: Refine your search to only Patent
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Child's Bib.

Description: Patent for improvement in children’s bibs, by providing bibs with a pocket at its lower end to catch any food or drink that might be dropped or spilled, thereby preventing soiling of the clothes and the carpet or floor. (Lines 12-16) Illustration is included.
Date: June 25, 1901
Creator: Ziller, Robert L.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Patent
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
Back to Top of Screen