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- Clothespin Bag & Clothespins, 2002 - 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.
- 2002
- Collections - Artifact
Clothespin Bag & Clothespins, 2002
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.
- Travel Kit, Clothespins and Clothesline, 1920-1939 -
- 1920-1939
- Collections - Artifact
Travel Kit, Clothespins and Clothesline, 1920-1939
- Munising "Sunny Day" Clothespins, 1953-1955 - In the 1950s, though many households had an automatic washing machine, some might not yet have owned an automatic dryer. Housewives still hung their wet laundry to dry on clotheslines stretched across basements or backyards, as weather permitted. "Sunny Days" were best for hanging laundry outside: clothing and household linens acquired a fresh, outdoorsy scent that automatic dryers -- though more convenient -- couldn't duplicate.
- 1953-1955
- Collections - Artifact
Munising "Sunny Day" Clothespins, 1953-1955
In the 1950s, though many households had an automatic washing machine, some might not yet have owned an automatic dryer. Housewives still hung their wet laundry to dry on clotheslines stretched across basements or backyards, as weather permitted. "Sunny Days" were best for hanging laundry outside: clothing and household linens acquired a fresh, outdoorsy scent that automatic dryers -- though more convenient -- couldn't duplicate.
- Hallmark "Clothespin Soldier" Christmas Ornament, 1980 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1980
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Clothespin Soldier" Christmas Ornament, 1980
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Travel Kit with Mini-Clothespins & Clothesline, 1940-1965 - Savvy travelers used a variety of travel-sized materials when taking a trip. This kit with clothesline and clothespins helped dry out wet garments when laundry facilities were unavailable.
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Travel Kit with Mini-Clothespins & Clothesline, 1940-1965
Savvy travelers used a variety of travel-sized materials when taking a trip. This kit with clothesline and clothespins helped dry out wet garments when laundry facilities were unavailable.
- Jiffy-Dryer Clothespins by Alger Creations, 1950-1959 -
- 1950-1959
- Collections - Artifact
Jiffy-Dryer Clothespins by Alger Creations, 1950-1959
- Hallmark "Clothespin Drummer Boy" Christmas Ornament, 1981 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1981
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Clothespin Drummer Boy" Christmas Ornament, 1981
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Hallmark "Clothespin Soldier Series: British" Christmas Ornament, 1982 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1982
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Clothespin Soldier Series: British" Christmas Ornament, 1982
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Hallmark "Miniature Clothespin Soldier Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1998 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1998
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Miniature Clothespin Soldier Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1998
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Hallmark "Clothespin Soldier: Canadian Mountie" Christmas Ornament, 1984 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1984
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Clothespin Soldier: Canadian Mountie" Christmas Ornament, 1984
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.