Reproductive Freedom Kite Kit, 2021

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Artifact Overview

Reproductive freedom -- particularly surrounding abortion -- has a contentious history in the United States. In Roe v. Wade (1973), the Supreme Court ruled that abortion was a constitutionally protected right. Upheld in Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992), the decision was overturned in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (2022). This kite kit was created to express support for reproductive rights, including abortion.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Kit (Set)

Date Made

2021

Creator Notes

Designed by Tait Design Co and sold during a fundraiser at Coriander Kitchen & Farms, both of Detroit, Michigan.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2024.175.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Kristen Gallerneaux.

Material

Plastic
Bamboo (Material)
Elastic (Textile material)

Color

Black (Color)
White (Color)
Gold (Color)
Red
Orange (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 20.5 in
Width: 12.25 in
Length: 0.25 in

Inscriptions

on front of package: TAIT / BUILD YOUR OWN / JAPANESE KITE KIT / KAKU DAKO / FOR AGES / 5+ / NO MATERIALS OR TOOLS NECESSARY on back of package at top: HARNESS THE WIND! / [...] / TAIT DESIGN CO. / 14500 KERCHEVAL DETROIT, MI 48125 USA / COPYRIGHT 2021 TAIT DESIGN CO. / TAITDESIGNCO.COM / KITE KIT DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN DETROIT, MI. on front of kite: REPRODUCTIVE / FREEDOM / IS A / HUMAN / RIGHT
Reproductive Freedom Kite Kit, 2021