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- Laptop Computer Bag, Production Sample, 2003 - 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.
- 2003
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Laptop Computer Bag, Production Sample, 2003
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.
- Notebook Case, 2005 - 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.
- 2005
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Notebook Case, 2005
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.
- Tandy Laptop Computer, Model 200, 1985 - The TRS-80 Model 200 was among the first generation of notebook-style computers. They were lightweight, rugged, and had rechargeable, efficient batteries. These qualities made them popular among field journalists and scientists. The in-built modem allowed users to electronically transmit pages of text. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates was responsible for writing a large portion of the programming code for this computer.
- 1985
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Tandy Laptop Computer, Model 200, 1985
The TRS-80 Model 200 was among the first generation of notebook-style computers. They were lightweight, rugged, and had rechargeable, efficient batteries. These qualities made them popular among field journalists and scientists. The in-built modem allowed users to electronically transmit pages of text. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates was responsible for writing a large portion of the programming code for this computer.
- IBM Personal Computer, Model 5140, 1985 - IBM, the dominant business machine company in the world, did not initially jump into the computer field. When it did announce its first personal computer in 1981, it also published the technical specifications allowing competitors to build compatible computers. This 1985 IBM 5140 Laptop was ivory in color and came with a canvas carrying bag.
- 1985
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IBM Personal Computer, Model 5140, 1985
IBM, the dominant business machine company in the world, did not initially jump into the computer field. When it did announce its first personal computer in 1981, it also published the technical specifications allowing competitors to build compatible computers. This 1985 IBM 5140 Laptop was ivory in color and came with a canvas carrying bag.
- Hallmark "North Pole Webcam" Christmas Ornament, 2008 - Webcams first appeared in the early 1990s. And by the end of the decade, computer hardware manufacturers began fully integrating them into desktop screens and laptops. This 2008 Hallmark ornament depicts elves playing in the snow at the North Pole, letting those who are watching join in the fun.
- 2008
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Hallmark "North Pole Webcam" Christmas Ornament, 2008
Webcams first appeared in the early 1990s. And by the end of the decade, computer hardware manufacturers began fully integrating them into desktop screens and laptops. This 2008 Hallmark ornament depicts elves playing in the snow at the North Pole, letting those who are watching join in the fun.
- AVL Compu-Dobby Workshop Loom, 2015 - Dobby looms combine handcraft with advanced technology. This loom's dobby -- the mechanism that creates the weaving pattern -- is controlled by an attached computer running a weaving software program. It is a small, portable loom, designed to break down easily for travel to and from weaving workshops. Products might include narrow textiles such as scarves or table runners.
- 2015
- Collections - Artifact
AVL Compu-Dobby Workshop Loom, 2015
Dobby looms combine handcraft with advanced technology. This loom's dobby -- the mechanism that creates the weaving pattern -- is controlled by an attached computer running a weaving software program. It is a small, portable loom, designed to break down easily for travel to and from weaving workshops. Products might include narrow textiles such as scarves or table runners.
- Hallmark "Hoops & Yoyo: A Christmas Greeting" Christmas Ornament, 2006 - 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.
- 2006
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Hallmark "Hoops & Yoyo: A Christmas Greeting" Christmas Ornament, 2006
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.
- OLPC XO-1 Laptop Computer, 2008 - The One Laptop Per Child project was started by MIT Media Lab founder Nicholas Negroponte to provide children in the developing world with cheap, portable personal computers. The rugged case, long battery life, robust antennae, and custom educational software make the OLPC child-friendly. Though the influence of the OLPC on global learning is unclear, over 2 million have been distributed.
- 2008
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OLPC XO-1 Laptop Computer, 2008
The One Laptop Per Child project was started by MIT Media Lab founder Nicholas Negroponte to provide children in the developing world with cheap, portable personal computers. The rugged case, long battery life, robust antennae, and custom educational software make the OLPC child-friendly. Though the influence of the OLPC on global learning is unclear, over 2 million have been distributed.
- Targus Laptop Bag, circa 1993 -
- circa 1993
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Targus Laptop Bag, circa 1993
- Hallmark "Laptop Santa" Christmas Ornament, 2001 - 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.
- 2001
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Hallmark "Laptop Santa" Christmas Ornament, 2001
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.