from their website:
Co-presented with the National Jewelry Institute, Notorious and Notable: 20th Century Women of Style highlights 80 prominent New York women who used their style, talent, or wealth to capture the attention of society and the media. The exhibition features a runway of original attire—much of it created by the most important designers of their times—and an impressive selection of jewelry crafted from the dawn of the 20th century to its close.
The exhibition features such celebrated New York women as Mrs. Cornelius Whitney Vanderbilt, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Babe Paley, and Barbara Walters, as well as women from the arts world, including Isadora Duncan, Marian Anderson, Lena Horne, and Lauren Bacall. The exhibition offers an opportunity to encounter many of New York’s leading ladies past and present through their fashion and jewelry.
photo taken from their website
"Tissue of Diamonds Dress" made for Lauren Bacall 1963
Black silk net studded with crystal brilliants, over peach silk charmeuse
Gift of Lauren Bacall
Gift of Lauren Bacall
another gorgeous photo from their website of a
Pendant worn by Edith Bouvier Beale
Maker unknown, 1910s
Platinum, diamonds, natural pearl
Courtesy of Vartanian & Sons, Inc.
Maker unknown, 1910s
Platinum, diamonds, natural pearl
Courtesy of Vartanian & Sons, Inc.
This looks like a must-see exhibit if you are in the city during this time - please make a note of it !!
Today's Words of Wisdom: Everyday is the best day regardless - It is all about attitude and desire
Museum of the City of New York
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Museum Hours
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Closed Mondays (except holiday Mondays and May Mondays)
The Museum is open on the following holidays:
Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 18, 2010
Presidents’ Day | Monday, February 15, 2010
Public School Break | Monday, April 5, 2010
Memorial Day | Monday, May 31, 2010
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Labor Day | Monday, September 6, 2010
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Veteran's Day | Thursday, November 11, 2010
Christmas Eve | Friday, December 24, 2010
Public School Break | Monday, December 27, 2010
New Year's Eve | Friday, December 31, 2010
The Museum will be closed on the following holidays:
Thanksgiving | Thursday, November 25, 2010
Christmas Day | Saturday, December 25, 2010
New Year's Day | Saturday, January 1, 2011
Suggested Admission (as of April 15, 2009)
Adults: $10
Seniors, students: $6
Families: $20 (max. 2 adults)
Children 12 and under: free
Cannoli Dreams for You.....until next post
Rosemary
5 comments
Sounds amazing! Wish I could go!
That first dress is pure glamour! If I were in town I would definitely have to stop by this exhibit.
xx Cristina
Oh wow, this would be such a great museum to visit!! and thanks for your lovely comment on my photos!
Ooh, what a fabulous event! I so adore that dress - the shimmer is stunning!! :)
Looks as though this would be a super exhibit to attend. I just love the Edith Bouvier Beale necklace. I could see me wearing that! .... to the market!
Thanks for passing this along.
Annmarie
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