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Connections: Everyday

Imaging coordinator Lucy Redoglia on the celebrations of everyday life throughout history.
Lucy Redoglia
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"I wrote a blog called 'The Met Everyday,' and it was based on the premise that I could come to the Museum every day and learn something new."

Imaging coordinator Lucy Redoglia on the celebrations of everyday life throughout history.

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Lucy Redoglia
Former Associate Online Community Producer, Digital Media

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Tyg, Newcomb Pottery American, Painted and glazed earthenware, American
Tyg
Newcomb Pottery
Leona Nicholson
1908
Living Room from the Francis W. Little House: Windows and paneling, Frank Lloyd Wright American, Oak, leaded glass, American
Living Room from the Francis W. Little House: Windows and paneling
Frank Lloyd Wright
1912–14
Tête-à-tête, John Henry Belter American, Rosewood, ash, pine, walnut, American
Tête-à-tête
John Henry Belter
J. H. Belter & Co.
1850–60
Dust Storm, Fifth Avenue, John Sloan American, Oil on canvas, American
Dust Storm, Fifth Avenue
John Sloan
1906
Boiserie from the Hôtel Lauzun, Carved and painted oak, French, Paris
Boiserie from the Hôtel Lauzun
French, Paris
ca. 1770, with one modern panel
The Flatiron, Edward J. Steichen American, born Luxembourg, Gum bichromate over platinum print
The Flatiron
Edward J. Steichen
1904, printed 1909
Body mask, Asmat artist(s), Mulberry fiber, rattan, sago palm leaves, wood, pigment, Asmat people
Body mask
Asmat artist(s)
mid-20th century
Woman Bathing in a Shallow Tub, Edgar Degas French, Charcoal and pastel on light green wove paper, now discolored to warm gray, laid down on silk bolting
Woman Bathing in a Shallow Tub
Edgar Degas
1885
"Wassily" Armchair, Marcel Breuer American, born Hungary, Chrome-plated steel, canvas upholstery
"Wassily" Armchair
Marcel Breuer
1925
Tables for Ladies, Edward Hopper American, Oil on canvas
Tables for Ladies
Edward Hopper
1930
"Wisteria" Dining Room, Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer French, Carved walnut and amaranth
"Wisteria" Dining Room
Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer
1910–14
Model Sporting Boat, Plastered and painted wood, linen, linen twine, copper
Model Sporting Boat
ca. 1981–1975 B.C.
Model of a Porch and Garden, Wood, paint, copper
Model of a Porch and Garden
ca. 1981–1975 B.C.
Model Bakery and Brewery from the Tomb of Meketre, Wood, gesso, paint, linen
Model Bakery and Brewery from the Tomb of Meketre
ca. 1981–1975 B.C.
Model of a Granary with Scribes, Wood, plaster, paint, linen, grain
Model of a Granary with Scribes
ca. 1981–1975 B.C.
Shōin Room, Japan
Shōin Room
Japan
1989