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- Digital Alarm Clock, 2005 - 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.
- 2005
- Collections - Artifact
Digital Alarm Clock, 2005
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.
- Maple Wood Alarm Clock Production Sample, 2004 - 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.
- 2004
- Collections - Artifact
Maple Wood Alarm Clock Production Sample, 2004
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.
- Cut-Out Dial Alarm Clock, 2000 - 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.
- 2000
- Collections - Artifact
Cut-Out Dial Alarm Clock, 2000
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.
- Gilbert Wake-Up Alarm Clock, 1885-1915 - By the late 19th century, spring-driven, key-wound alarm clocks helped Americans wake up and arrive on time for work, school and appointments. Manufacturers sometimes gave these inexpensive clocks imaginative names to help sell their products. The William L. Gilbert Clock Company made it simple -- the company called this model "Wake-Up."
- 1885-1915
- Collections - Artifact
Gilbert Wake-Up Alarm Clock, 1885-1915
By the late 19th century, spring-driven, key-wound alarm clocks helped Americans wake up and arrive on time for work, school and appointments. Manufacturers sometimes gave these inexpensive clocks imaginative names to help sell their products. The William L. Gilbert Clock Company made it simple -- the company called this model "Wake-Up."
- Electric Clock, 1953-1960 - In the late 1910s, Henry Warren invented a small self-starting synchronous motor that ran on alternating current to run a clock. His company, using the Telechron brand name, spurred the development of inexpensive electric alarm clocks that by the mid-1920s outpaced spring-driven versions. General Electric took controlling interest in Warren's company in the early 1940s, producing electric clocks until 1979.
- 1953-1960
- Collections - Artifact
Electric Clock, 1953-1960
In the late 1910s, Henry Warren invented a small self-starting synchronous motor that ran on alternating current to run a clock. His company, using the Telechron brand name, spurred the development of inexpensive electric alarm clocks that by the mid-1920s outpaced spring-driven versions. General Electric took controlling interest in Warren's company in the early 1940s, producing electric clocks until 1979.
- CD Clock Radio, 2002 - 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.
- 2002
- Collections - Artifact
CD Clock Radio, 2002
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.
- Western Clock Co. Alarm Clock, 1918-1931 - By the late 19th century, spring-driven, key-wound alarm clocks helped Americans wake up and arrive on time for work, school and appointments. Manufacturers sometimes gave these inexpensive clocks imaginative names to help sell their products. Westclox -- a registered trademark of the Western Clock Company -- named this clock "Big Ben," linking the company's product with the famous bell and clock tower in London.
- 1918-1931
- Collections - Artifact
Western Clock Co. Alarm Clock, 1918-1931
By the late 19th century, spring-driven, key-wound alarm clocks helped Americans wake up and arrive on time for work, school and appointments. Manufacturers sometimes gave these inexpensive clocks imaginative names to help sell their products. Westclox -- a registered trademark of the Western Clock Company -- named this clock "Big Ben," linking the company's product with the famous bell and clock tower in London.
- Digital Alarm Clock, 2005 - 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.
- 2005
- Collections - Artifact
Digital Alarm Clock, 2005
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.
- 4-in-1 Mousepad Station, 2002 - 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.
- 2002
- Collections - Artifact
4-in-1 Mousepad Station, 2002
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.
- Punchout Alarm Clock Prototype, 2013 - 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.
- 2013
- Collections - Artifact
Punchout Alarm Clock Prototype, 2013
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.