Essays
Object Essays
We invited prominent scholars to respond to an object from our signature New York at its Core exhibition.
Lenape Ceremonial Club
A close reading of the ceremonial Lenape Club, one of the many fascinating objects featured in our New York at its Core exhibition.
Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
In this guest post, Lisa Keller explores how a 1911 tragedy galvanized support for labor reform and worker's rights in New York City.
The Cross Manhattan Expressway
This brochure illustrates a contentious and never-realized future for New York City, where the car would rule Lower Manhattan.
Occupied Wall Street Journal
With its cheeky title, Occupied Wall Street Journal hopped off the printing press and into Zuccotti Park in Lower Manhattan roughly one month after the Occupy Wall Street encampment popped up on September 17, 2011.
The Apple Peeler and Corer
As part of our featured object series that explores key artifacts from the New York at its Core exhibition, we asked Hasia Diner to reflect on the Apple Peeler and Corer, on loan from the Lower East Side appetizing store, Russ & Daughters.
