Masher, 2005

Summary

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.

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.

Artifact

Masher

Date Made

2005

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2019.144.443

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Santoprene (TM)
Stainless steel
Cardboard

Color

Black (Color)
Silver (Color)
Blue
Cream (Color)
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 3.5 in

Width: 3.75 in

Length: 16 in

Inscriptions

on back of handle: Graves on front of packaging: masher / MICHAEL GRAVES / DESIGN (TM) on back of packaging: masher / Heat resistant / to 400 F (204 C) / Soft-grip handle with / stainless steel details / Non-scratching nylon Dishwasher safe / Graves / 070 05 1787 ID405467-1787 / Distributed by Target Corporation / Minneapolis, MN 55403 / (c) 2004 Target Brands, Inc. / All Rights Reserved / www.target.com / Made in China

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