BUNDLE15: 15% off 2 items | BUNDLE20: 20% off 3+ items

Free shipping over $150

Patent Stories

Colorful Christmas lights glowing at night

History of the Christmas Lights

The history of Christmas lights from open candle flames to Edison's 1880 electric strands and Henry Diek's 1892 patent. Prints available framed or unframed.

Learn more
Festive red and white Christmas stockings on a decorated mantel

History of the Christmas Stocking

The history of the Christmas stocking from Saint Nicholas folklore to S. H. Howe's 1889 ornamental patent. Prints of the original U.S. patent available framed or unframed.

Learn more
A lit star topper on a snowy Christmas tree

History of the Christmas Star

The history of the Christmas star from 15th-century Paradise Trees to Millard Pretzfelder's 1936 illuminated star patent. Prints available framed or unframed.

Learn more

Shop

Wholesale

Customer care

About

We turn original US patents into watercolor works of art. Each design is carefully crafted in our Kentucky factory.

LEARN MORE

Disclaimer

Our prints are independently created from public-domain U.S. patent drawings. Any trademarks or brand names referenced are used solely to identify the original patented invention. Timeless Patents is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the trademark owners. All trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective holders.

© 2026 Timeless Patents. Powered by Shopify

  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Google Pay
  • Mastercard
  • Shop Pay
  • Visa