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1994

  • Work on this object began.

2025

Vacuum Flask from the Euclid Series Vacuum Flask, 1994

This is a vacuum flask. It was designed by Michael Graves and manufactured by Alessi S.p.A.. It is dated 1994 and we acquired it in 2025. Its medium is abs plastic, glass (interior). It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by The Lake St. Louis Historical Society. It is credited Liliane and David M. Stewart Collection.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 20.4 × 20.4 × 10.7 cm (8 1/16 × 8 1/16 × 4 3/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Molded at bottom of body, between one set of feet: [1] Graves (underlined) [facsimlie signature] [2] GRAVES DESIGN between the other set of feet: [3] ALESSI [4] ITALY / logo of a goblet and fork

Cite this object as

Vacuum Flask from the Euclid Series Vacuum Flask, 1994; Designed by Michael Graves (American, 1934–2015); Manufactured by Alessi S.p.A. (Italy); abs plastic, glass (interior); H x W x D: 20.4 × 20.4 × 10.7 cm (8 1/16 × 8 1/16 × 4 3/16 in.); Liliane and David M. Stewart Collection; 2025-11-4-a,b

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