Clothes Peg Collection

Clothes Pin Basket, c. 1938. Creator: Herndon Hightower
Clothes Pin Basket, c. 1938

Tom Collins, manager of Kern migrant camp, talking with one of the members, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Tom Collins, manager of Kern migrant camp, talking with one of the members. California

Housing, within five minutes walk of City Hall, City of Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Housing. City of Los Angeles. Within five minutes walk of City Hall. Rent eight dollars monthly

Clothes Rack, 1937. Creator: Dayton Brown
Clothes Rack, 1937

The incessant struggle for cleanliness amid dust and dirt, Imperial County, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The incessant struggle for cleanliness amid dust and dirt. Imperial County, California

Ditch bank housing for Mexican field workers, Imperial Valley, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Ditch bank housing for Mexican field workers. Imperial Valley, California

Women in auto camp for migrant citrus workers, Tulare County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Women in auto camp for migrant citrus workers. Tulare County, California

Clothes Pin, c. 1938. Creator: Ralph Atkinson
Clothes Pin, c. 1938

Clothes Pins, c. 1939. Creator: Harley Kempter
Clothes Pins, c. 1939

Clothes Pins, c. 1938. Creator: Robert Gilson
Clothes Pins, c. 1938

Turtle lady sunbathing in her backyard
Yvette Depaepe

Mr. Ilerbert Tilling, aged 81, lives along in his terraced valley home in Pontypridd. He entirely cares for himself, washing his clothes

Advertisement for Sunlight Soap, 1902. Not Yet One and Washing Done. Illustration from The Illustrated London News Record of The Coronation Service and Ceremony, King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra

Black and white illustration of pegging polythene barrier to protect young carrots from pests

A Baby On The Clothesline

Boy with hoop at a farm, print maker: Hendrik Marcus Schouten, A. W. H. de Mari, 1815
Boy with hoop at a farm, print maker: Hendrik Marcus Schouten, A.W.H. de Mari, 1815

Collar Workshop, Pieter van der Borcht (I), Philips Galle, 1545 - 1608

Arrangement of plastic toys and childrens jewellery in frame

Love banner F005 / 0380
Love banner

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Clothes Peg: A Nostalgic Tale of Utility and Charm" Step back in time to the late 1930s, when clothes pins were an essential part of daily life. With creators like Harley Kempter and Robert Gilson, these humble yet indispensable tools held our garments with steadfast reliability. Imagine a sunny day in 1939, where a turtle lady finds solace in her backyard oasis while clothes pegs patiently wait for their next task. Meanwhile, Mr. Herbert Tilling, aged 81, peacefully resides in his terraced valley home in Pontypridd, perhaps using clothes pins to hang memories on his washing line. In that same era, an advertisement for Sunlight Soap from 1902 showcases the versatility of these little wonders - not only practical but also gentle enough to care for your delicate fabrics. Fast forward to a black and white illustration depicting the ingenuity of pegging polythene barriers to protect young carrots from pests. These unassuming clips prove their worth as guardians against nature's intruders. But it's not all work and no play. Picture a joyful scene with "A Baby On The Clothesline, " swinging gently amidst freshly laundered linens. And who can forget the boy with his hoop at a farm? Hendrik Marcus Schouten captures this timeless moment where even chores become playful adventures. Travel further back through history to Pieter van der Borcht's Collar Workshop from the late 16th century. Here we see clothes pegs aiding craftsmen as they meticulously create fashionable collars - showcasing how innovation intertwines with style throughout time. And let us not overlook the whimsical arrangement of plastic toys and children's jewelry framed together—a testament to childhood nostalgia preserved by these trusty companions. Finally, imagine love personified through a banner—F005 /0380—where clothes pegs hold each letter tightly together symbolizing unity and affection.