Sponge Soap Saver, 2000

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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

Sponge (Cleaning equipment)

Date Made

2000

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2019.144.612

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Sponge (Material)
Cardboard

Color

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

Dimensions

Height: 11.25 in
Width: 3 in
Length: 3 in

Inscriptions

on handle: Italy on front of packaging: sponge / soap saver / MICHAEL GRAVES / DESIGN (TM) on back of packaging: sponge / soap saver / Interchangeable Sponge or Brush Head / Squeezable Grip Dispenses Liquid Soap / Anti-slip Soft Handle Grip / Michael Graves / The Michael Graves Collection provides an inspired balance of / form and function. Sensible and sublime, [...] / Graves / Distributed by Target Corporation / Minneapolis, MN 55402 / (c) 2000 Target Brands, Inc. / All Rights Reserved / Made in Italy