Tools and Gadgets of the 1850s
Grover & Baker’s celebrated family sewing machines ... [1859]. (1859)
Shingle machine! Skinner’s patent shingle machine is now on exhibition at the Metropolitan Mechanics’ Institute fair. The machine, well managed, will (1855)
Hickok’s patent cider mill .... Harrisburg, Pa. Scheffer & Beck, printers and engravers. [c. 1852]. (1852)
Peach grub destroyer ... [Washington, D. C. 1851]. (1851)
Root’s daguerreotype talbotype, stereoscopic & crayon portrait & miniature gallery, No. 290 Pennsylvania Avenue N. W. cor. of Eleventh street, over Sy (1855)
To prevent annoyance from flies, and musquitos- buy Clough & Burrell’s revolving light house patent fly trap. The best and neatest invention for the p (1859)
Harris’ patent portable circular saw machine. Patented October 11th, 1853 ... State or County rights, or single machines for sale by Thomas Palmer. No (1853)