Core Record |
| Title |
Merdolino |
| Collection |
Museum of Design in Plastics: Arts University College at Bournemouth |
| Designer |
Giovannoni, Stefano |
| Manufacturer |
Alessi |
| Date |
1993 |
| Description |
This Merdolino toilet brush and holder shaped like a plant growing in a pot and made of injection moulded polypropylene, was designed by Stefano Giovannoni for the Italian company Alessi in the 1990s. Alessi who commissioned Giovannoni to design a range which was contemporary and fun. Merdolino translated from French simply means 'poo mover'. |
| Accession Number |
AIBDC : 000991 |
| Dimensions |
height 480mm, diameter 120mm |
| Materials |
plastic, PP, polypropylene |
| Notes |
Everyday objects, such as those in this collection, are sometimes difficult to research. If you have any information about this object please contact the museum on modip@aub.ac.uk. |
| Rights |
MoDiP has done its utmost to obtain clearance from all IPR holders before adding images to this catalogue, if you believe that any image has been used without permission please contact us on modip@aub.ac.uk. |
| Method |
injection moulded |
| Object Type |
brush |
