Trap.

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Patent for "a trap of the character mentioned simple and efficient means for closing the entrance thereof, whereby an animal or fowl passing therethrough shall be prevented returning, and thus be held in the trap, and, further, to so construct such means as to permit the door of the trap remaining in an open position except when the animal or fowl attempts to pass out through the same, thereby affording a free passage to the interior of the trap and presenting and inducement for other animals or fowls to enter." (Lines 13-24) Includes instructions and illustrations.

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[1], 3 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

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Williams, Lloyd Franklin January 19, 1897.

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Patent for "a trap of the character mentioned simple and efficient means for closing the entrance thereof, whereby an animal or fowl passing therethrough shall be prevented returning, and thus be held in the trap, and, further, to so construct such means as to permit the door of the trap remaining in an open position except when the animal or fowl attempts to pass out through the same, thereby affording a free passage to the interior of the trap and presenting and inducement for other animals or fowls to enter." (Lines 13-24) Includes instructions and illustrations.

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[1], 3 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

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Specification forming part of Letters Patent No. 575,450, dated January 19, 1897. Application filed June 26, 1896. Serial No. 597,043. (No model.)

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  • January 19, 1897

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  • January 19, 1897
  • June 26, 1896

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Williams, Lloyd Franklin. Trap., patent, January 19, 1897; [Washington D.C.]. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth174499/: accessed May 4, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

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