Pop-Up Hamper, 2009

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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

2009

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2019.144.967

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cotton (Fiber)
Polyester (Fiber)
Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Blue
White (Color)
Silver (Color)
Gray (Color)
Orange (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 3.875 in (in packaging)
Width: 14.375 in (in packaging)
Length: 14.625 in (in packaging)

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: MICHAEL GRAVES / DESIGN(R) / POP-UP HAMPER / Tool-free assembly / Pops up for use, collapses flat for storage / Removable washable bag and liner / 28 1/2 in H x 14 1/2 in W x 14 1/2 in D / (72.3 cm x 36.8 cm x 36.8 cm) on top of packaging: POP-UP HAMPER on back of packaging: MICHAEL GRAVES / DESIGN(R) / POP-UP HAMPER / Holds up to 2 loads of laundry / Tool-free Assembly / Outer Shell: 100% cotton / Inner shell: 100% polyester / Machine wash cold, hang to dry / Michael Graves, world-renowned and award-winning architect and / designer, creates buildings and products that foster well-being and [...] / Distributed by Target Corporation / Minneapolis, MN 55403 / Made in China / (c)2009 Target Brands, Inc. / All Rights Reserved / Shop Target.com
Pop-Up Hamper, 2009