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1991

  • Work on this object began.

2014

  • We acquired this object.

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A09 Timer

This is a timer. It was designed by Alexander Lee and Michael Graves and manufactured by Alessi S.p.A.. It is dated 1991 and we acquired it in 2014. Its medium is molded thermoplastic resin and abs plastic, polished stainless steel. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Michael Graves. It is credited Gift of Michael Graves.

  • Clock With Kitchen Timer
  • molded and glazed earthenware, glass, chrome-plated metal, painted metal,....
  • Gift of George R. Kravis II.
  • 2016-5-10

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 8.9 × 10.2 cm (3 1/2 in. × 4 in.)

Cite this object as

A09 Timer; Designed by Alexander Lee, Michael Graves (American, 1934–2015); Manufactured by Alessi S.p.A. (Italy); molded thermoplastic resin and abs plastic, polished stainless steel; H x diam.: 8.9 × 10.2 cm (3 1/2 in. × 4 in.); Gift of Michael Graves; 2014-47-1

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