"Today, most of us take the standard paper clip for granted, but Clip Art , a collection of alternative fasteners, suggests it wasn''t always so. Included are 10 different designs pulled from patent records of the late 19th and early 20th centuries." -- New York Times Gift Guide Ten vintage paper clip designs drawn from historical patent records -- Clip Art reproduces designs from 1897 to 1910. The clips are a hefty 1" in length and great for organizing, sorting, compiling, and combining the most special of documents. Stylish packaging -- The wallet envelope features both silver and gold stamping, and each clip is shown on the cover along with the year of design and some informative background information inside. A sophisticated gift -- Clip Art is sure to appeal to designers, vintage-lovers, stationery obsessives, and anyone looking for the perfect desk accessory. Clip Art is a collaboration between Princeton Architectural Press and Present & Correct a stationery store in London which has become the ultimate source for paper and office items both new and vintage sourced from trips around the world.