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[Invitation to the Junior Class of Simmons College]

Description: A handwritten invitation addressed to the Junior Class dated March 13, 1914 to attend an "oyster" meal. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date: March 13, 1914
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Hat-Fastener.

Description: Patent for improvements in hat-fasteners in which the “fastener can be adjustable to hats of different sizes and shapes, …., for securing the hat upon the head.” (Lines 10-15) Illustration is included.
Date: July 1, 1913
Creator: Schmidt, Harel
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Riveting-Machine.

Description: Patent for an improved riveting-machine meant to rivet "metal binding and protecting strips, or fastening clasps" (lines 12-13) in the production of item carriers and used to "secure one or more mental binding strips of any desired shape in place" (lines 18-20) upon certain materials, including illustrations.
Date: April 11, 1916
Creator: Porter, Burr E. & Norris, Henry O.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Guard for Hand-Planes

Description: Patent for an improvement in guards for hand-planes, more specifically bench planes. The improvements provide a guard, which prevents wood shavings or splinters from injuring the hand.
Date: February 3, 1914
Creator: Westberg, John E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Ring-Mandrel

Description: Patent for "new and useful improvements in ring mandrels, for use in shaping up and rounding and dressing bands of different diameters &c., &c." lines 15-18
Date: April 30, 1918
Creator: Hinson, James
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Paper Doll

Description: Patent for to create a more sturdy paper doll and its outfits by means of folding and using slits and adhesives to no longer require the use of tabs. Illustrations included.
Date: June 26, 1917
Creator: Ferguson, Gradele
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Collapsible Box

Description: Patent for collapsible boxes. Makes it easier and more convenient for people using them.
Date: January 11, 1916
Creator: Houghland, Frank H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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