Richard Sapper (German, 1932–2016). Minitimer, 1974. Plastic, 1 1/8 x 2 5/8 in. (2.9 x 6.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Barry R. Harwood and Joseph V. Garry, 2005.63. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2005.63_PS1.jpg)
Richard Sapper (German, 1932–2016). Minitimer, 1974. Plastic, 1 1/8 x 2 5/8 in. (2.9 x 6.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Barry R. Harwood and Joseph V. Garry, 2005.63. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2005.63_mark_PS1.jpg)
Minitimer
Decorative Arts and Design
DESIGNER
Richard Sapper, German, 1932–2016
MANUFACTURER
Terraillon, France
MEDIUM
Plastic
DATES
1974
DIMENSIONS
1 1/8 x 2 5/8 in. (2.9 x 6.7 cm) (show scale)
INSCRIPTIONS
Inscribed on underside of base: "minitimer"/ "design"/ "Richard Sapper"/ "Terraillon" / "made in Italy"
COLLECTIONS
Decorative Arts and Design
ACCESSION NUMBER
2005.63
CREDIT LINE
Gift of Dr. Barry R. Harwood and Joseph V. Garry
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Low, cylindrical flat-topped timer with silver colored reflective surface in the form of two caps joined at center by black plastic band with inscribed white numerals indicating time settings, in increments of five, from zero to fifty-five. Circular opening in upper cap reveals black disc inscribed with white numerals indicating time settings, in increments of five, from zero to fifty-five. The upper cap turns to set the desired time.
Condition: Good
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
CAPTION
Richard Sapper (German, 1932–2016). Minitimer, 1974. Plastic, 1 1/8 x 2 5/8 in. (2.9 x 6.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Barry R. Harwood and Joseph V. Garry, 2005.63. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2005.63_PS1.jpg)
IMAGE
overall, 2005.63_PS1.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2006
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