by Franck Mercurio, Publications Editor

12/4/2024

vintage, Diego Rivera, Fashion

In his painted portrait of Mary Joy Johnson from 1939, the celebrated artist Diego Rivera (1886–1957) explored a unique artistic direction, creating a work highlighting the sitter’s individuality and style while subtly echoing an enduring connection to his Mexican heritage

by Obie Linn, Associate Conservator of Textiles

6/21/2023

CAMConservation, vintage chanel, vintage, textile conservation

What is one of the best things about being a textile conservator? To me, it’s that I sometimes have the chance to “converse” with my fashion design heroes through their work.

by Obie Linn, Associate Conservator of Textiles

2/2/2023

conservation, CAMConservation, behind the scenes, objects conservation, Kehinde Wiley, vintage dress

Getting beautiful objects on display is a multi-stage process that often includes a stop (or several!) in Conservation. This week we installed some new objects in the Forecourt Gallery of the museum, including this child’s dress.

by Obie Linn, Associate Conservator of Textiles

1/5/2023

CAMConservation, vintage, Chanel, textile conservation, sequins

Heat and moisture melted the missing sequins on this 1925–1926 party dress at the wearer’s armpit.

by Conservation

10/21/2021

CAMConservation, textile conservation, textiles, Fashion Arts & Textiles, vintage, Pucci

Usually, clothing is tailored to fit the body. But in the museum, we tailor a body to fit the clothing!

by Molly Donnermeyer

2/16/2016

Mary R. Schiff Library and Archives, library, archives, Molly Donnermeyer, vintage, works on paper

Posted By: Molly Donnermeyer

by Mary R. Schiff Library and Archives

12/16/2015

library, holidays, winter, archives, antique, vintage

Posted By: Mary R. Schiff Library and Archives

by Amy Dehan

3/4/2014

curatorial, Amy Dehan, vintage, Decorative Arts, modernism, Art Smith

Posted By: Amy Dehan