Manhattan Club Collection

THOMAS NAST: SANTA CLAUS. Santa Claus coming down the chimney. Line engraving after a drawing by Thomas Nast (1840-1902)

NEWSPAPER EDITOR, 1880. Wood engraving, English, 1880

SERGEI RACHMANINOFF (1873-1943). Russian composer, conductor, and pianist. Photograph, early 20th century

ALABAMA: FIREPLACE, c1935. Fireplace in a bedroom of sharecroppers shack in Hale County, Alabama. Photograph by Walker Evans c1935-1936

STEREOPTICON, c1900. The stereograph in the parlor, c1900

FAMILY GATHERING, c1872. An African American man playing fiddle while a family dances. American chromolithograph, c1872, by Duval & Hunter, after Auguste Dircks painting Dancing to the Fiddle

CARTOON: HIGH SOCIETY. The Original Four Hundred
CARTOON: HIGH SOCIETY. The Original " Four Hundred." Parody of the Four Hundred members of Gilded Age high society, 1889

ANNE MORGAN BOUDOIR, c1913. A boudoir in the New York City home of Anne Morgan, philantrhopist and daughter of financier J.P. Morgan, decorated in the style of King Louis XVI of France

PARLOR OF NYC BROWNSTONE. The front parlor of a New York City brownstone. Photographed c1880

COLONIAL SPINNER. Spinning at the hearth of a colonial American home in the 18th century. Drawing by C.W. Jefferys

Painted pine dollhouse manufactured for the Homans family of Boston, Massachusetts, 1744
COLONIAL DOLLHOUSE, 1744. Painted pine dollhouse manufactured for the Homans family of Boston, Massachusetts, 1744

RETURNING SOLDIER, 1866. Home Again. The return of a wounded Union officer to his family at the end of the Civil War. American lithograph, 1866

ENGRAVER, 19th CENTURY. Line engraving, 19th century

CHRISTMAS: YULE LOG. English engraving, 1855

CHRISTMAS: YULE LOG. Yule log and mistletoe. Late 19th century line engraving

SANTA CLAUS, 1849. He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk... Wood engraving after T.C. Boyd from an 1849 edition of Clement C

THOMAS NAST: SANTA CLAUS. Here We Are Again! Detail of Santa Claus. Engraving by Thomas Nast, 1878

HAWTHORNE HOUSE. The room of the house at Salem, Massachusetts, in which Nathaniel Hawthorne was born on 4 July 1804. Wood engraving, American, mid-19th century

THOMAS NAST: CHRISTMAS. A Chance to Test Santa Clauss Generosity. Wood engraving after a drawing by Thomas Nast, 19th century

CHRISTMAS EVE, 1855. Putting up the holly and mistletoe. Wood engraving, English, 1855, after a drawing by Myles Birket Foster

NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. Wood engraving by Frederic B. Schnell from an 1883 edition of Clement C. Moores The Night Before Christmas

SILENT FILM STILL. Helen Chadwick

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Step back in time to the vibrant streets of Manhattan club, as captured by a newspaper editor's wood engraving in 1880. The bustling city comes alive with Thomas Nast's iconic depiction of Santa Claus gracefully descending down chimneys, spreading joy and wonder during the holiday season. Immerse yourself in the world of Sergei Rachmaninoff, a Russian composer, conductor, and pianist whose musical genius transcends time. His photograph captures his passion for music and his contribution to the rich cultural tapestry of Manhattan club. Travel south to Alabama in 1935, where a humble sharecropper's shack reveals a cozy fireplace that provides warmth and comfort amidst challenging times. This image reminds us of the resilience and strength found within communities even during difficult circumstances. Enter an elegant parlor adorned with a stereopticon from the early 1900s. This device transports viewers into another dimension through captivating stereographs, offering glimpses into distant lands or cherished memories. Witness an enchanting family gathering from 1872 as an African American man skillfully plays the fiddle while loved ones dance joyously around him. The power of music unites people across cultures and generations, creating moments of pure bliss. Explore high society through a satirical cartoon featuring "The Original Four Hundred, " emblematic figures who shaped New York City's elite social scene. Satire often holds up a mirror to society's values and aspirations while provoking thought about class dynamics. Peek into Anne Morgan's luxurious boudoir circa 1913—a sanctuary nestled within her New York City home—where elegance meets sophistication. Such spaces reflect personal style and offer respite from bustling city life. Marvel at the front parlor of a classic New York City brownstone—a symbol synonymous with urban living—in both vintage photographs and modern-day depictions. These grand rooms serve as gathering places for families or settings for intimate conversations among friends.