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1985 Think Big!, Huge Safety Pin

$1,379.06
£1,025.88
€1,150
CA$1,888.40
A$2,099.64
CHF 1,096.32
MX$25,557.76
NOK 13,988.53
SEK 13,106.59
DKK 8,754.31
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About the Item

Huge safety pin 1985 Think Big! This rare Pop Art piece is in great condition. No cracks or damage. Think Big! was a retail store originally established in New York City in 1979. It was closed in 1994. The store was a joint endeavor by two friends, an artist Phyllis Prinz and a business man Robert Malkin. The two, who had an affinity for collecting oversized antique display pieces. The product line started with a small offering consisting of giant 6 foot pencils and replicas of giant 5-foot Crayola crayons. The Think Big! Product line grew to offer over 100 different larger-than-life objects The unique creations have been featured in many films including Forrest Gump and Big both starring Tom Hanks.
  • Creator:
    Think Big (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.19 in (3 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 35.83 in (91 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1985
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Weesp, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1464214620131

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