Y Peeler, 2010

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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

Peeler

Date Made

2010

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2019.144.980

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Stainless steel
Cardboard

Color

Green
Silver (Color)
Blue
White (Color)
Orange (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 10.375 in
Width: 2.75 in
Length: 0.75 in

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: 070 05 2309 / MICHAEL GRAVES / DESIGN(R) / Y PEELER / Compact handle fits had perfectly / Sturdy tool for peeling vegetables, fruit and more / Built-in potato eye remover / One peeler on back of packaging: MICHAEL GRAVES / DESIGN(R) / Y PEELER / For Right or Left Handed Use / Sharp stainless steel blade / Hole for hanging / Hand washing recommended / MICHAEL GRAVES, recipient of the / National Medal of Arts and the American / Institute of Architects' Gold Medal, has / been at the forefront of [...]/ Michael Graves / Recyclable Paperboard / May not be recyclable in your area / Distributed by Target Corporation / Minneapolis, MN 55403 / Made in China / (c)2010 Target Brands, Inc. / All Rights Reserved / Shop Target.com
Y Peeler, 2010