Ironing Board Pad and Cover, 2002

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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Cover (Overlying object)

Date Made

2002

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2019.144.534

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cotton (Textile)
Fiber
Velcro (TM)
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Yellow (Color)
Blue
Cream (Color)
White (Color)
Gray (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 16.25 in
Width: 9.25 in
Length: 5 in

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: replacement pad and cover / fits Michael Graves extra-large ironing board / MICHAEL GRAVES / DESIGN (TM) on back of packaging: replacement pad and cover / fits Michael Graves extra-large 18 1/2 in (46 cm) ironing board / Ultra-thick premium fiber pad cushions ironing surface for faster ironing / 1 in (2 cm) wide Velcro-buckle fastening system for tight custom fit / One-piece cover and pad for easy application / Elastic drawstring with cord lock for snug fit / 100% cotton cover has a full 10-year guarantee / Fits Michael Graves ironing board, size 18 1/2 in x 54 in (46 cm x 137 cm) / Michael Graves / The Michael Graves Design Collection provides an inspired balance of form and / function. Sensible and sublime, practical and whimsical, the objects [...] / Graves / TD265465-0151 002 00 0151 / Distributed by Target Corporation / Minneapolis, MN 55402 / (c) 1999 Target Brands, Inc. / All Rights Reserved / www.target.com / Assembled in Mexico of U.S. / and foreign components.
Ironing Board Pad and Cover, 2002