Materials
Cotton or Linen for a Reusable Wrapping Cloth?
Choose cotton or linen for a reusable wrapping cloth by matching its drape, grip and feel to the object, then…
Fresh from the thObjects · 5 min read
Every object has a past and a place to go next
From paper ephemera to well-used tools, explore why ordinary things matter and how to care for, arrange and understand them.
On this page
- What does the bookmark need to reach?
- How wide should the strip be?
- Why does flexibility matter?
Pieces we picked
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Memory
From Postcard to Keepsake: The Changing Work of the Picture Postcard
Trace how the picture postcard changed from a quick message to a souvenir and collectible, and see how one small card…
New things to notice
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Memory
From Postcard to Keepsake: The Changing Work of the Picture Postcard
Trace how the picture postcard changed from a quick message to a souvenir and collectible, and see how one small card…Our point of view
Keep curiosity; lose the clutter
We think the best way to understand an object is to look closely, ask what it does, and stay open to changing your mind about keeping it.