Chess, Checkers, and Backgammon, 2006
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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
Chess set
Date Made
2006
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2019.144.562
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Color
Dark blue
Black (Color)
White (Color)
Silver (Color)
Cream (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 13.5 in
Width: 7.5 in
Length: 2.5 in
Inscriptions
on top and end of box:
chess - checker / backgammon
on case:
Graves
on front of packaging:
087 10 1403 / chess / checkers / backgammon / all in one / 13 1/4 in H x 7 9/16 in W x 3 in D / (33.6 cm x 19.2 cm x 7.6 cm) / MICHAEL GRAVES / DESIGN / AGES 6 to Adult / 2 players / WARNING: / CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. / Not for children under 3 years
on back of packaging:
Chess/checkers/backgammon / game stores in sturdy, compact / ABS plastic case that conveniently / fits into its own carry case. / All game pieces store neatly in / case and are ready for play. / Magnetic strips hold chess pieces / in place for easy storage. / 087 10 1403 ID416489-1403 / Distributed by Target Corporation / Minneapolis, MN 55403 / Made in China / (c) 2006 Target brands, Inc. / All Rights Reserved / Shop Target. com
on product tag:
chess/checkers/ / backgammon / all in one / One Game Set / Michael Graves/ Design
on front of instructions:
chess, checker / and / backgammon set / game rules and instructions / ages 8 to adult / 2 players / MICHAEL GRAVES / DESIGN (TM)
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