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Object Timeline

1987

  • Work on this object began.

1994

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Pencil Sharpener (USA)

This is a Pencil sharpener. It was designed by Yutaka Kazamaki and manufactured by Milano. It is dated 1987 and we acquired it in 1994. Its medium is plastic, metal. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Arango Design Foundation. It is credited Gift of Arango Design Foundation.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 8.2 x 7.5 diameter x 8 cm (3 1/4 x 2 15/16 diam. x 3 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Pencil Sharpener (USA); Designed by Yutaka Kazamaki; Manufactured by Milano; plastic, metal; Overall: 8.2 x 7.5 diameter x 8 cm (3 1/4 x 2 15/16 diam. x 3 1/8 in.); Gift of Arango Design Foundation; 1994-31-130

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