Experience a night at the Hotel Marcel, which is currently under construction in the historic Pirelli Building. The Hotel Marcel will be a 165 room boutique hotel with restaurant, gallery, and meeting space. The certified historic rehabilitation and adaptive re-use of the mid…
Framed sepia "Rock Brewery" photo with two antique beer bottles, impressed with "Weibel Brewing Co. New Haven Conn." and "Yale & Eagle Bottling Works New Haven Conn" (chip on bottom rim). In 1868, George A. Basserman excavated a cellar 200' long by 24' deep on …
Five maps from Blue Crow Media featuring the Brutalist architecture of Sydney, Paris, London, Boston, and Washington, D.C.
Souvenir plate: Five medallions (Woolsey Hall, Vanderbilt Hall, Osborn Hall, County Couthouse and City Hall, Connecticut Hall, and Sheffield Scientific School) with maple leaf rim. English China, undated but likely from before 1926 when Osborn Hall was demolished;…
Dine at the Elm City Club, located in the 1799 Jonathan Mix House, one of three colonial houses left adjacent to the Green.
This vintage Toad's Place shirt dates to the 1980s and features a list of past performers on the back. Sized Medium, but fits very small. Thick material is 50/50 cotton/polyester blend.
Reed and Barton silverplate tea and coffee service in the Winthrop pattern, ca. 1900, including teapot, coffeepot, cream pitcher, sugar bowl and spoon holder. Marked “MF’D & PLATED BY / REED & BARTON / 1795 / 6” on underside of one piece. Some wear to plate on…
Take advantage of 8 hours of professional architectural services by Duo Dickinson, local architect. Mr. Dickinson will design an outbuilding for your property, a new kitchen, or another project that you and he decide on together.
Hand-woven gathering basket. Body is reed and seagrass; handle is Manzanita wood wrapped with copper wire. Food-safe.
This unpainted heating vent cover comes from Durfee Hall on Yale's Old Campus. In 1870 Yale began converting the Old Brick Row into a quadrangle, surrounded by new buildings along the perimeter. The first of these new buildings was Farnam Hall, a dormitory that …
Reproduction print of Yale College and State House, Newhaven, Connecticut, originally drawn by Alexander Jackson Davis (1803-1892) and engraved by James Archer (1823-1904) and published in 1832. Professionally framed, 8 1/4” x 6 3/8”.
Enjoy dinner at home with this basket filled with Italian classics. Start with a charcuterie sampler, cheese, olives, and bruschetta, then savor a main course of bucatini pasta with pesto and truffle tomato sauce.
Enjoy dinner and drinks at Elm City Social, named one of the Best New Restaurants by Connecticut Magazine. Located in the historic building that once housed Kasey's Restaurant in the early 1900s, Elm City Social evokes the spirit of the 1920s with craft cocktails and…
Framed postcard of the Yale Armory from 1924, mailed with a 1 cent stamp and the message "Having a wonderful time." Postcard is approx. 5.5" x 3.5" and comes framed. This is paired with a slate roof tile from the Armory which was recovered from the site before its…
Two Yale/Dartmouth football game-day programs: November 3, 1951 and October 29, 1955. Note full page article in 1955 program: "A New Gibbs Building for Yale." Paired with a mini Yale felt banner.
A walnut frame with gilt liner, both in excellent condition. Perfect to frame an image in an 8 x 10 format. Overall dimensions 13.25 x 11.125.
Framed press photograph of President Eisenhower in his motorcade greeting admirers on Temple Street. Cleveland Bureau label on reverse with date: October 20, 1952. Also pictured is President John F. Kennedy receiving an honorary Doctor of Laws degree at Yale…
This basket includes a collection of food items to make a perfect breakfast or brunch at home. Enjoy sweet and savory scones and biscuits with strawberry and blueberry preserves, pancakes with maple syrup, and a selection of coffee, tea, and hot chocolate.
Enjoy one household membership in the New Haven Museum, whose active program of exhibitions and lectures illuminates the history of the city.
This set of three closet hooks comes from Room 270 in Durfee Hall on Yale's Old Campus. In 1870 Yale began converting the Old Brick Row into a quadrangle, surrounded by new buildings along the perimeter. The first of these new buildings was Farnam Hall, a …
Four maps from Blue Crow Media featuring the Modernist architecture of San Francisco, Detroit, Belgrade, and Berlin. Also includes Constructivist Moscow map.
Framed A.C. Gilbert Company advertisement for Erector, "world famous construction toy." (Popular Mechanics, 1921). The A.C. Gilbert Company was once one of the largest toy companies in the world. Gilbert invented the Erector toys in 1911, inspired by railroad…
One midweek night stay at Mohegan Sun Hotel, valued up to $300.
Framed photo of architect's drawings of the John Pitkin Norton House, 52 Hillhouse Avenue, designed by Henry Austin. Plan and rear elevation taken from the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS), a project of the U.S. Department of the Interior. Henry Austin…
Set of stencils in the Aesthetic movement style for making borders in architectural interiors, ca. 1880. Minor tears to some stencils. Beautifully matted ready for framing. Measures 32” x 15 1/2".
Vintage claret cut glass decanter, possibly Waterford, but unmarked. H. 10 in x. W. 6 ½ in. The Irish firm of Waterford is renowned for its production of fine tableware in lead glass whose sturdy composition lent itself to crisply executed cutting and engraving.
In 1870 Yale began converting the Old Brick Row into a quadrangle, surrounded by new buildings along the perimeter. The first of these new buildings was Farnam Hall, a dormitory that was completed in 1870 near the northeastern corner of the campus. It was followed …
Entertain in style with this Fostoria colorless pressed glass punch bowl, 14 inches in diameter, holds two gallons, ca. 1950. Chip on the base; accompanied by 16 related punch cups. The Fostoria Glass Company manufactured pressed, blown and hand-molded…
Colonial Massachusetts, Silversmiths, and Jewelers by Patricia E. Kane. Copyright 1998 by Yale University Art Gallery. Contents 1170 pages plus index. New and unused, signed by the author.
This painted heating vent cover comes from Durfee Hall on Yale's Old Campus. In 1870 Yale began converting the Old Brick Row into a quadrangle, surrounded by new buildings along the perimeter. The first of these new buildings was Farnam Hall, a dormitory that was…
This doorknob set comes from Room 132 in Welch Hall, an English Collegiate style dormitory designed by Bruce Price and built on Yale's Old Campus in 1890. When this nineteenth-century dormitory was renovated in 1976 samples of hardware were salvaged. Herbert S.…
Photographic record of the Yale Tercentennial New Haven Jazz Festival, 2001. Professionally framed, H. 13 1/4 x W. 22 3/4
Framed print of 1845 Map: New York & New Haven Railroad Right of Way. The 34" long map begins in New York City and ends in New Haven. This is a reproduction of a map well-known to railroad historians. In the early days of rail, it was thought too hard to build a shoreline…
One household membership with Historic New England includes free admission when touring historic homes such as the Eustis Estate in Milton, MA, Beauport in Gloucester, MA, Roseland Cottage in Woodstock, CT, and over thirty more historic sites. Members also…
Enjoy dinner for 4 at 116 Crown, Connecticut's premier cocktail bar featuring creative cocktails, charcuterie, cheese, flatbreads, and more.
Connecticut by Bicycle: Fifty Great Scenic Routes by Frederick John Lamp (Schiffer Publishing, 2011) is the first full-color guide to the state of Connecticut by road bike for the moderate level rider. The book covers six diverse geographical regions in fifty rides, with each…
This heating vent cover comes from Durfee Hall on Yale's Old Campus. In 1870 Yale began converting the Old Brick Row into a quadrangle, surrounded by new buildings along the perimeter. The first of these new buildings was Farnam Hall, a dormitory that was …
As the 1960s became The Sixties, architect Horace Gifford executed a remarkable series of beach houses that transformed the terrain and culture of New York’s Fire Island. Blending cultural and architectural history, Fire Island Modernist ponders a fascinating era through …
Stoneware milk pitcher in the Aesthetic movement "Bamboo" pattern by the Brownhills Pottery Company, 1872-1896, Tunstall, Staffordshire, England. H. 3.25" x W. 5"; wear to some of the brown glaze on the trellisis.
Centrally located in Downtown, ZINC New Haven offers an innovative, locally sourced and globally driven menu. Since opening their doors in 1999, they have become a favorite for all dining experiences.
Two maps from Blue Crow Media featuring the Art Deco architecture of New York City and London.
Issued in conjunction with an exhibition at the National Academy of Design, this book is a richly illustrated selection of furniture best described as bizarre--chairs shaped like peacocks, tables shaped like dolphins, chaises made of antlers, and the like.
Enjoy a distinctive meal in a restaurant that prides itself on careful attention to delicious, contemporary food served with grace and Old World Charm. The historic building reminds us of elegant dining from the past into the present.
Clarice K. Pollack (1923-2008) was born in Toronto, Canada, and lived, worked in Connecticut. She studied at the Creative Arts Workshop in New Haven and exhibited at numerous galleries throughout Connecticut. This drawing, a study from life, evokes the…
Porcelain dessert plate with hand-painted decoration in pink, blue, and magenta with gilding, probably Continental, c. 1850. A vibrant, colorful design from the mid-19th century in very good condition. Diameter 7.25"
Revel in the large and definitive collection of American Art at this fabled museum with its exhibits of still life paintings, Impressionist works, portraits, and modern American works.
Old Paris porcelain reticulated bowl with green glaze and gold decoration, French, c. 1850. The perfect container for a dining table centerpiece for fruit. Some loss to the gilding on the interior. H. 4.25" x W. 10"
This former Shaker village established in 1791 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, has been a museum since the village was closed by the Shakers in 1960, and sold to a local group. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places and declared a National Historic …
Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration is a state-of-the-art destination for discovery in Mystic. Explore the depths of the ocean as you make your way through the aquarium’s exhibits, watching jellyfish float by and sea lions playfully swimming through the water.…
Genuine Italian food with a renowned, Italian-born chef will delight your palate in a handsome townhouse.
Visit the Mark Twain House and Museum, former home of the famous American writer. The interior is adorned with work by Louis C. Tiffany & Co and filled with design motifs from Morocco, India, Japan, China, and Turkey. The passes are good for admission to the …
Five maps from Blue Crow Media featuring concrete architecture in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, and Tokyo.
Cathedrals and Monasteries of Spain by Friedrich Rahlves (New York: A.S. Barnes and Co., 1966): In this volume architect Friedrich Rahlves succeeds in capturing the glory and fascination of Spain's cathedrals and monasteries in scintillating black and white…
See the avant-garde Blue Man Group perform at the Bushnell on March 18, 2022 in a show that combines theatrics, art, music, and science to create an interactive, wild, and precussion-driven experience full of humor and energy. Tickets are for Orchestra D, Row R,…
Best Bike Rides: Connecticut by David Streever (Falcon Guides, 2016) describes 40 of the greatest recreational rides in the state, including road rides, rail rides, bike paths, and mountain trails. Most rides are between 5 and 35 miles, perfect for afternoon outings and…
Treat yourself to a selection of authentic Italian fare from fresh produce, meats, and pastries to sandwiches, pizzas, and other deli favorites at Nica's Market.
Explore New York City from its underground to its highest skyscrapers: From Blue Crow Media, a beautifully illustrated map featuring the art and design of the NYC subway stations and tunnels; and New York Vertical by Horst Hamann (teNeues, 2000), featuring vertical…
A Landscape for Modern Sculpture: Storm King Art Center by John Beardsley (New York: Abbeville Press, 1985): Take a vicarious tour of this world-renowned sculpture park in Storm King, New York through these richly illustrated pages. This volume includes brief …
Flemish Cities: Their History and Art by William Gaunt (New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1969): The architecture and art of the important cities of Bruges, Ghent, Brussels, and Antwerp are described and illustrated in detail in this sumptuously illustrated volume; 160 pages…
Members of Mystic Seaport Museum enjoy privileges all year long - including free unlimited admission, discounts at all of our shops and restaurants, private exhibition previews, and much more. This membership covers two adults living at the same address and children or…
Visit this unsung gem of an art museum in Greenwich with a year-long family membership for 2 adults and related children.
Enjoy a glass of Bowmore 12 Year Single Malt Scotch in these Lux Et Veritas glasses, likely from the 1940s. This is paired with a fanciful 3 Judges ash tray.
Hellenistic Architecture in Asia Minor by James Steele (New York: St. Martin's Press, 1992): This book presents the urbanistic, institutional, and architectural legacy of the Hellenistic age with descriptions of the majority of Hellenistic sites in Asia Minor from important…
Enjoy tickets for two to a performance in the 2021 or 2022 season at the Westport Country Playhouse.
Visit this elegant New London neo-classical museum designed by Charles A. Platt in the 1920s who sited it on a hill overlooking New London and the Thames River. Among its permanent exhibits is Tiffany in New London that focuses on the artist’s unique …
One of the first art museums in the United States, the Atheneum houses major collections of European, Hudson River School, and surrealist paintings. Visit with three friends to understand the sweep of art collecting in this country.
Two books featuring views of New York City: The City Out My Window by Matteo Pericoli (Simon & Schuster, 2009) features a collection of illustrated cityscapes, captured by Percoli, in a series of private New Yorks as seen by artists, writers, and thinkers who help make the…
Three books highlighting important moments of Yale's history: Bart Giamatti: A Profile by Robert P. Moncreiff (Yale University Press, 2007); We Minded the Store (Buck, First Edition, 1975); and The Founding of Yale by George Wilson Pierson (Yale University Press, 1988).
Spend a day in beautiful Newport, Rhode Island and enjoy four guest passes to one of the historic, extravagant summer cottages of the rich and famous.
Silverplate creamer and sugar bowl, Martin Hall & Co., Sheffield, U.K., 1920s design
The Connecticut River Museum, located in Essex, tells the stories of the Connecticut River and its people through a collection of manuscripts, books, art, and artifacts of regional significance. The National Register buildings in which the museum is located provide a…
Carmina Collegensia: A Complete Collection of the Songs of the American Colleges with Selections from the Student Songs of the English and German Universities and Popular Songs Adapted to College Singing. Published by Oliver Ditson & Company, 1876; hardcover;…