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09/25/2022

08/18/2022

Can you see what this little bunny is eating? It’s a bunch of grapes! The motif of a hare eating grapes is rare in Chinese art, but it does appear sometimes in Roman mosaics and sarcophagi. Curators at speculate that this Chinese export porcelain figurine may be a reference to such Roman funerary works. The bunny is one of a pair, both glazed in a distinctive peacock blue.

Hare eating grapes, Porcelain with turquoise glaze, Qing Dynasty (c. 1644-1911/12),

08/08/2022

Not all exquisite decorative book bindings are made of lush materials like gold and tooled leather. This elegant example from Iran is crafted from painted and lacquered papier-mâché. Delicate, floral designs made using this technique were popular in 19th century Iran.

Book binding, Painted and lacquered papier-mâché, Qajar dynasty, c. 1701-1900.

06/03/2022

The inaugural exhibition in the newest gallery at the questions the definition of “American art.” Check the link below to read all about it!

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Boots designed by Christian Louboutin (1963–), beaded by Jamie Okuma (Luiseño/ Shoshone-Bannock; 1977–), c. 2013–2014. Peabody Essex Museum, commission with support from many generous donors; photograph by Walter Silver.

06/02/2022

This rolling armchair is work-from-home ! It was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the administrative offices of a soap manufacturer in Buffalo, New York. With its window-pane backing, it exemplifies Wright’s architectural take on furniture.

Frank Lloyd Wright (designer), Van Dorn Iron Works Company (maker), Armchair, Steel, leather, horsehair, c. 1904.

05/19/2022

Here’s Colonial American air conditioning at its finest. In 1787, George Washington purchased a fan chair, like this one, which was invented in 1786 by John Cram, a maker of musical instruments. The foot pedals between the two front legs operate a large fan above the sitter’s head.

John Cram (designer), Fan Chair, Pine, hickory, chestnut, maple, paint, pasteboard, leather, and paper, c. 1786-1800.

05/17/2022

05/06/2022

Laura Young thought she had gotten a deal. She then grew attached to the marble bust while she tried to figure out how to return it.

04/26/2022

The Mint Julep is the drink of choice for many attendees at the annual Kentucky Derby horse race. Originally believed to be medicinal, the Mint Julep gained popularity throughout the 1930s and ultimately became the official drink of the Derby. Silver cups, like the one pictured here, allow ice to form on the outside of the glass, keeping your cocktail at a cool temperature. The cup is designed to be held at the upper or lower bands to keep your hands from heating the beverage.

Check our curated collection of Derby essentials ending 4/30.

04/24/2022

04/05/2022

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