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Channeling Edward

Go behind the scenes at The Met with photographer Eileen Travell as she channels the spirit of Edward C. Moore—the creative force who led Tiffany & Co. during the second half of the 19th century.

June 27, 2024

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Go behind the scenes at The Met with photographer Eileen Travell as she channels the spirit of Edward C. Moore (1827–1891)—the creative force who led Tiffany & Co. to unparalleled originality and success during the second half of the 19th century. In photographing Moore’s vast collection of objects, Eileen discovers a throughline of inspiration running through all he gathered and studied.

Collecting Inspiration: Edward C. Moore at Tiffany & Co. is now on view in Gallery 199 through October 20, 2024.

Photograph of nine objects in the Collecting Inspiration exhibition. All objects are vases or cups of various sizes, shapes, and colors. — Eileen Travell's photograph of select objects in the Edward C. Moore Collection

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Creamer, Tiffany & Co., Silver, silver-gilt and enamel, American — Creamer
Tiffany & Co.
ca. 1887

The Magnolia Vase, Tiffany & Co., Silver, enamel, gold, and opals, American — The Magnolia Vase
Tiffany & Co.
1893

Sugar Bowl, Tiffany & Co., Silver, silver-gilt, enamel and ivory, American — Sugar Bowl
Tiffany & Co.
ca. 1887

Sugar Tongs, Tiffany & Co., Silver, American — Sugar Tongs
Tiffany & Co.
ca. 1887

Teapot, Tiffany & Co., Silver, silver-gilt, enamel and ivory, American — Teapot
Tiffany & Co.
ca. 1887

Tray, Tiffany & Co., Silver, copper, brass, gold-copper alloy, and copper-platinum-iron alloy, American — Tray
Tiffany & Co.
1879–80

Vase, Tiffany & Co., Silver, American — Vase
Tiffany & Co.
1877

Edward C. Moore, Charles Calverley American, Bronze, American — Edward C. Moore
Charles Calverley
1894

Cup, Edward C. Moore American, Silver and silver-gilt, American — Cup
Edward C. Moore
1853

Mustard Pot, Tiffany & Co., Silver, copper, gold, patinated copper-gold alloy, patinated copper-platinum-iron alloy, and niello, American — Mustard Pot
Tiffany & Co.
ca. 1879

Cup with Dragon-Shaped Handles, Glass, China — Cup with Dragon-Shaped Handles
China
18th–19th century

Vase, Glass, China — Vase
China
18th century

Bottle, Glass, China — Bottle
China
19th–mid-19th century

Vase, Glass, China — Vase
China
18th century

Bottle, Glass, China — Bottle
China
19th century

Terracotta neck-amphora (jar), Parrish Painter, Terracotta, Greek, South Italian, Campanian — Terracotta neck-amphora (jar)
Parrish Painter
ca. 350–325 BCE

Ewer, Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver — Ewer
late 13th–14th century

Water Container (Ganga-Jumna Lota), Brass and copper — Water Container (Ganga-Jumna Lota)
19th century

Candlestick, Brass; inlaid with silver — Candlestick
first half 14th century

Pitcher, Tiffany & Co., Silver, American — Pitcher
Tiffany & Co.
1874–75

Vase, Tiffany & Co., Silver, copper, gold, and silver-copper-zinc alloy, American — Vase
Tiffany & Co.
1879