Collections: Decorative Arts: "Spinning Whistle" Tea Kettle with Lid

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"Spinning Whistle" Tea Kettle with Lid

• Designer: Michael Graves, American, born 1934
• Retailer: Target Corp.
• Medium: Stainless steel, plastic
• Geographical Locations:
  • Place manufactured: Taiwan
  • Place manufactured: USA
• Dates: Designed 2002
• Dimensions: 10 x 10 7/8 x 9 in. (25.4 x 27.6 x 22.9 cm)
• Markings: Engraved on base of tea kettle: facsimile signature of Michael Graves and "18-10 STAINLESS STEEL / MADE IN TAIWAN"
• Collections: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
• Accession Number: 2003.72.1a-b
• Credit Line: Gift of Michael Graves & Associates
• Image: Overall, 2003.72.1a-b_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph
Michael Graves (American, born 1934). "Spinning Whistle" Tea Kettle with Lid, Designed 2002. Stainless steel, plastic, 10 x 10 7/8 x 9 in. (25.4 x 27.6 x 22.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Michael Graves & Associates, 2003.72.1a-b (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2003.72.1a-b_bw.jpg)
• Catalogue Description: "Spinning Whistle" stainless steel tea kettle (a) and lid (b), with plastic accents. Dome-shaped body. Attached tubular spout tapers slightly toward opening and has hinged blue plastic cover with red upright spiraling whistle top. Opposing attached metal handle curves upward over lid; end is covered with a blue plastic heat-resistant grip. Conforming lid with tilted tan egg-shaped plastic finial. Condition: Excellent