Apple Slicer, 2005

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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

Fruit slicer

Date Made

2005

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2019.144.895

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Stainless steel
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Black (Color)
Blue
Silver (Color)
Cream (Color)
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 2.5 in
Width: 6 in
Length: 7.5 in

Inscriptions

on handles: Graves on front of packaging: apple slicer / MICHAEL GRAVES / DESIGN(TM) / 5 in dia (12.7 cm) on back of packaging: apple slicer / Rubber bottom prevents countertop scratches / Handles snap into open position and / fold flat for storage / Hand wash with caution, / blades are sharp / Not for contact with liquid oil / Michael Graves / Graves / 070 05 3468 ID416411-3468 / Distributed by Target Corporation / Minneapolis, MN 55403 / Made in China / (c)2005 Target Brands, Inc. / All Rights Reserved / Shop Target.com
Apple Slicer, 2005