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Visionary Concept Tire
It was designed by Michelin. It is dated 2016-2019. Its medium is tire, touch sample. It is a part of the Exhibitions department.
With a form and internal structure based on coral growth, Michelin’s Visionary Concept tire combines nature-inspired design with technological innovation to offer a strong, flexible, airless tire that is 3D printed and made from biologically sourced, biodegradable materials. Michelin uses nature as a model and environmental impact as a leading consideration for mobility solutions.
					
		
									It is credited Courtesy of Michelin.
						
- Buttons On Sales Card (USA), ca. 1851
 - molded vulcanized rubber, printed cardboard.
 - Gift of Syncellus L. Mount.
 - 1940-106-1
 
- Bound Print, La Brouette, 1753-1757
 - etching on laid paper.
 - Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.
 - 1921-6-402-3
 
- Drawing, Concept Car, ca. 1957
 - airbrush and ink on illustration board.
 - Museum purchase through gift of Paul Herzan and from General Acquisitions....
 - 2017-18-20
 
This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Nature—Cooper Hewitt Design Triennial.