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J. F. Teykl's Measuring Device
In 1908 John Frank Teykl and Kenny Wagener of Smithville, Texas won a patent for their design of a measuring tool for fabric and trim. Explore their original drawings and description in the patent application by clicking the image above.
A. W. Roach Home
This home was built by Abraham Washington Roach in Mt. Vernon, Texas in the mid-1800's. It was photographed in 1935 by Fannie Ratchford as a part of an architectural survey of historic homes of East Texas. Along with notes about the design of the house, the documentation file contains a personal narrative recorded by a daughter of A. W. Roach. Click the photo to read more.