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Ann Lowe (ca. 1898–1981)

January 24, 2024

By Elizabeth Way

Ann Lowe, a designer of opulent gowns for elite American society, was born in Clayton, Alabama, into a family of dressmakers.
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Glenn Petersen, conservator in The Met's Costume Institute, offers a close look at a House of Worth ball gown from 1898.
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Roman Mold-Blown Glass

October 1, 2003

By Rosemarie Trentinella

The invention of glassblowing led to an enormous increase in the range of shapes and designs that glassworkers could produce, and the mold-blowing process soon developed as an offshoot of free-blowing.
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The Upside-down Catfish

December 7, 2015

By Isabel Stünkel

Associate Curator Isabel Stünkel examines a Middle Kingdom fish pendant, on loan from National Museums Scotland, that ancient Egyptians believed to possess magical properties.
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Erté Is in Town! Designs for Delman's Shoes Now on View

July 29, 2015

By Femke Speelberg

Associate Curator Femke Speelberg surveys fashion and theatrical designs by Romain de Tirtoff, better known as Erté.
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Putting Down Roots

December 1, 2016

By Caleb Leech

Managing Horticulturist Caleb Leech discusses the more than 30,000 bulbs planted at The Met Cloisters this fall.
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Rediscovering John Bush

February 8, 2023

By Pierre Terjanian

Recent research sheds light on the life and work of a Massachusetts militiaman and influential horn carver.
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The Rock-hewn Churches of Lalibela

September 1, 2014

By Kristen Windmuller-Luna

The Lalibela churches take their form, placement, and orientation from both geological features and structures within the complex.
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Blown Glass from Islamic Lands

October 1, 2002

By Qamar Adamjee and Stefano Carboni

Glassblowing enabled craftsmen to create vessels quickly and in a wide range of shapes, making glassware affordable and available.
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House of Worth (French, 1858–1956)

Date: ca. 1872
Accession Number: 46.25.1a–d

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Bustle

Date: 1880s
Accession Number: C.I.38.23.282

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Bustle

Date: 1850–1875
Accession Number: C.I.45.79.11

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Charles James (American, born Great Britain, 1906–1978)

Date: 1955
Accession Number: 2009.300.816

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Date: 1865–75
Accession Number: 2009.300.91

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Date: 1875–80
Accession Number: 2009.300.3856a–c

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Liberty & Co. (British, founded London, 1875)

Date: ca. 1885
Accession Number: 2009.300.3384

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Date: ca. 1842
Accession Number: 2009.300.1007

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Mme. Grapanche

Date: 1884–86
Accession Number: C.I.63.23.3a, b