Clothespin

Wooden Clothespin: The image depicts a classic, old-fashioned wooden clothespin resting on a plain white background. This particular clothespin, crafted from a single piece of wood, features a rounded head and two legs that create a narrow opening at the bottom. The wood showcases a rustic appearance, with various natural textures and minor imperfections visible on its surface. This type of clothespin is notable for its simplicity and functionality, traditionally used for hanging clothes to dry. Its straightforward design, lacking any springs or additional components, reflects a bygone era and evokes a sense of nostalgia connected to traditional laundry practices and minimalist design.
Wooden Clothespin

The image depicts a classic, old-fashioned wooden clothespin resting on a plain white background. This particular clothespin, crafted from a single piece of wood, features a rounded head and two legs that create a narrow opening at the bottom. The wood showcases a rustic appearance, with various natural textures and minor imperfections visible on its surface. This type of clothespin is notable for its simplicity and functionality, traditionally used for hanging clothes to dry. Its straightforward design, lacking any springs or additional components, reflects a bygone era and evokes a sense of nostalgia connected to traditional laundry practices and minimalist design.

Name/Title

Clothespin

Entry/Object ID

2024.73.01

Description

Wooden clothespin.

Use

Pinning wet laundry to a line to dry in the open air.

Collection

General Collection

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Clothespin

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Laundry Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Maintenance T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Length

3-1/2 in

Material

Wood

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Mill Manager's Laundry Room, Main Museum Building

Exhibit Room

Mill Manager's House Exhibit

Category

Exhibit

Date

December 8, 2024

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Found Object

Created By

historian@millmuseum.org

Create Date

December 8, 2024

Updated By

historian@millmuseum.org

Update Date

December 8, 2024