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
Collection Title
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
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