"Pop Art" Toaster

Michael Graves

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Michael Graves (American, 1934–2015). "Pop Art" Toaster, Designed 1999. ABS plastic, santoprene, metal, 8 5/8 x 12 1/2 x 8 7/8 in. (21.9 x 31.8 x 22.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Michael Graves & Associates, 2003.72.2. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Manufacturer

Black and Decker

Retailer

Target Corp.

Title

"Pop Art" Toaster

Date

Designed 1999

Geography

Place manufactured: United States

Medium

ABS plastic, santoprene, metal

Classification

Food/Drink

Dimensions

8 5/8 x 12 1/2 x 8 7/8 in. (21.9 x 31.8 x 22.5 cm)

Markings

Printed on side of toaster underneath control lever: "[in red, facsimile signature of Michael Graves] / [in gray, company logo] BLACK & DECKER ®" Imprinted on base: "CAT. NO. MGD 100 TYPE 1 / 120V 900W DISCONNECT TOASTER / BEFORE CLEANING. DO NOT IMMERSE. MADE IN CHINA LISTED 511F UL [in circle] ® / HOUSEHOLD PRODUCT, INC. SHELTON , CT 06484"

Credit Line

Gift of Michael Graves & Associates

Accession Number

2003.72.2

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