Notebook Case, 2005
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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
Laptop case
Date Made
2005
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2019.144.1425
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Nylon
Foam (Material form)
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Black (Color)
Cream (Color)
Light blue
Blue
Gray (Color)
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 12.75 in
Width: 17.5 in
Length: 4.75 in
Inscriptions
on case, near bottom, at corner: Graves on front of attached tag: notebook case / MICHAEL GRAVES / DESIGN(TM) on inside of attached tag: notebook case / Padded compartment holds most / 15 inch notebooks / Top-loading style allows easy access / Customized pockets organize all your accessories / Straps allow for over-the-shoulder or / hand-held carrying / Integrated loop slips over upright / luggage handles / External dimensions: / 17.5 in x 4.75 in x 13.5 in / (44.5 cm x 12.0 cm x 34.3 cm) / MICHAEL GRAVES / DESIGN(TM) on back of attached tag: Michael Graves / The Michael Graves Design(TM) Collection provides an inspired balance / of form and function. Sensible and sublime, practical and whimsical, / the objects envisioned by this world-renowned architect infuse our / daily lives with joy. / Graves / TGR301-02 / 080-00-0595 TD343446-0595 / Distributed by Target Corporation / Minneapolis, MN 55403 / (c) 2005 Target Brands, Inc. / All Rights Reserved / www.target.com / Made in China
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