On July 31, 1790, the first U.S. patent was issued to Samuel Hopkins for an improvement "in the making of Pot ash and Pearl ash by a new Apparatus and Process". This patent was signed by then President George Washington.
Since then over 10 Million patents have been issued for a wide variety of inventions. Advancements in technology have allowed the public access to the vast library of patents via the internet.
This book contains a collection of 42 Patents from the early 1900's. The artwork is is amazing, worthy of a frame and a place on the walls of any room. I would encourage you to visit the United States Patent and Trademark Office's website and explore. Most patents are in the "public domain", meaning that you can download the files and use them as you wish. Download something you like and have it printed and framed. These illustrations are truly artistic, nostalgic, and a slice of Americana.
ENJOY!
