Crook’s “Artificial Christmas Tree”, from 1911, is somewhat more stylized. This one has a nice, traditional tree shape and features fuzzy branched mimicking a real tree.
Wengenroth’s “Imitation Christmas Tree”, from the year 1882. The older of the two artificial trees comes to us in the form of A. Now that we have seen the tree holder, we need to look for a tree to go in it! Here we have a choice of two different styles, depending on your taste. This very sturdy-looking holder comes from the year 1880 and looks more that strong enough to do the job with both tabs and screws to hold the tree in place. NAID: 55302498įirst of all, if you are planning to put up a Christmas tree, you should probably start with a Christmas-Tree Holder, like the one shown above. Ho! Ho! Ho! Happy Holidays from the Cartographic Branch! In the spirit of Christmas, with the help of RG 241: Utility Patents, we would like to offer up some guidance and general ideas surrounding Christmas trees and things to do this holiday season! Whether you are more into putting up and decorating the tree, wrapping presents, or enjoying a snow day, RG 241: Utility Patents has something for you! RG 241: Utility Patent Drawings.