New Acquisitions

The Clara Collection has just acquired some exciting new objects. Join us for this special tour.

This piece actually entered the collection in April, but it is still exciting. The object is remarkably similar to a student ID already in the collection, with the chief difference being the color choices and the word "staff."

This piece is rumored to possess magical powers. Sources claim that display of this artifact will grant the owner free admission into any New York City museum, and 25% off in the Met gift shop.

This beautiful book was a gift from the Berg parents on the occasion of their daughter's 26th birthday. Scientists are still baffled by the mood-enhancing powers of embroidered sleeves.

This book was Clara's gift to herself on the occasion of her birthday. In 2009 the Brooklyn Museum transferred its entire costume collection to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The finest pieces from the transfer are included in this book and are also featured in two summer exhibitions (one at each institution). The remaining thousands are still being processed by the Met--an undertaking that requires the involvement of extra summer interns.

This object represents a departure for the Clara Collection, as it is not the type of object we usually collect. Clara's roommate was out of town for several days, during which period Clara took care of the cats. Upon returning from his journey (which apparently involved a visit to Graceland), John presented this mug as a reward for her labors. Clara immediately put it to use as storage for her retainer.