Object Timeline

2013

  • Work on this object began.

2021

  • Work on this object ended.

2024

  • We acquired this object.

2025

Set of Button Helpers Fastener

This is a fastener. It was designed by Robert E. Bolen and manufactured by Capitol Industrial Design, LLC. It is dated Designed 2013–2021 and we acquired it in 2024. Its medium is plastic (abs), nickel-plated neodymium magnets, cotton (shirt). It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Robert E. Bolen. It is credited Gift of Robert Edward Bolen.

Its dimensions are

H x diam (assembled).: 1 × 2.2 cm (3/8 × 7/8 in.)

It has the following markings

Unmarked

Cite this object as

Set of Button Helpers Fastener; Designed by Robert E. Bolen (American); Manufactured by Capitol Industrial Design, LLC; plastic (abs), nickel-plated neodymium magnets, cotton (shirt); H x diam (assembled).: 1 × 2.2 cm (3/8 × 7/8 in.); Gift of Robert Edward Bolen; 2024-30-1-a/h

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