Broken Tulips at the Pier: The Archaeology of Whitehall Slip
The Archaeology Project Team at the Museum of the City of New York recently finished digitizing the artifacts from Whitehall Slip in partnership with the Landmarks Preservation Commission. These objects are housed … Continue reading
Traditions and Tastes: Seven Dutch Bible Tile Fragments Recovered from the South Ferry Terminal Site
By guest blogger Leslie Gerhauser We are pleased to welcome Leslie Gerhauser as guest blogger to discuss fascinating Dutch Bible tiles that were uncovered by archaeologists in lower Manhattan. The Museum of … Continue reading
Cleopatra’s Needle
An obelisk, one of antiquity’s most enduring forms, is celebrating its 133rd year in New York City as the subject of an exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Later … Continue reading
Harry Harkness Flagler House Chandelier
Object conservation presents an opportunity to learn about aspects of an object’s history that cannot always be revealed by researching secondary sources. Conservation done for the re-installation of a chandelier … Continue reading
Brinckerhoff Secretary
In preparation for the third and final phase of the renovation of the Museum of the City of New York’s landmark building, Collections staff de-installed New York Interiors: Furnishings for … Continue reading
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