Drip-Dry Hanger Clips, 2003

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Artifact Overview

Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Clothespins (Laundry fasteners)

Date Made

2003

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2019.144.1216

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Rubber (Material)
Metal
Cardboard

Color

White (Color)
Blue
Cream (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 1.125 in
Width: 3.75 in
Length: 11.375 in

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: 12-pack / drip-dry hanger clips / MICHAEL GRAVES / DESIGN(TM) on back of packaging: 12-pack / drip-dry hanger clips / Cushioned rubber finger grips / Spring tension clips provide secure grip for garments / Converts most standard plastic [?] / Fits most clothesline for [?] / Distributed by Target Corporation / Minneapolis, MN 55403 / www.target.com / (c)2003 Target Brands, Inc. / All Rights Reserved / Made in China
Drip-Dry Hanger Clips, 2003