Laundry Hamper, 2013

THF190642 / Laundry Hamper, 2013
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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

Hamper

Date Made

2013

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2019.144.732

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Canvas
Vinyl
Mesh
Plastic

Color

Khaki (Color)
Reddish orange
Dark gray
White (Color)
Copper (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 25 in
Width: 17.25 in
Length: 13.25 in

Inscriptions

on tag inside hamper: MICHAEL GRAVES (TM) / DESIGN on front of product tag: MICHAEL GRAVES (TM) / DESIGN on inside of product tag: Removable Fabric Laundry Bag / Faux Leather Handle / Quality Rigid Fabric Construction / Built-in Storage Pouch / This combo packs a one-two punch / in the laundry. / The hamper is stylish / enough to be seen while its removable / laundry [...] / WIPE CLEAN WITH DAMP CLOTH / 25 1/8 in x 12 3/4 in x 17 7/8 in / (64 cm x 32.5 cm x 45.5 cm) / COMBINATION / LAUNDRY HAMPER & BAG on back of product tag: MICHAEL GRAVES (TM) / DESIGN / COMBINATION LAUNDRY / HAMPER & BAG / Made in China / Distributed in the U.S. by / J.C. Penney Corporation, Inc. / Plano, TX 75024-3698 / 86-90-011-A 11/12 / For questions call 1-800-322-1189