Step back in time to the exhilarating era of the Roaring Twenties with our latest museum collection highlight, a historic relic from the period between 1908 and 1920. This Federal Telephone produced in Buffalo, New York, is an exquisite piece that not only showcases the technological marvels of its time but also resonates with the essence of The Community Library's Winter Read of The Great Gatsby and the pursuit of the American Dream. The Roaring Twenties, famously captured in F. Scott … [Read more...] about Federal Telephone
Conte of Florence Wool Flat Cap
Embark on a sartorial journey to the 1920s with this men's wool flat cap from the Italian brand Conte of Florence. Though this brand emerged in the 1950s, the cream-colored cap pays homage to the timeless fashion of the Roaring Twenties, where style and sophistication were synonymous with the pursuit of the American Dream. As the epitome of Jazz Age fashion, the flat cap adorned the heads of men who aspired to capture the essence of an era marked by societal shifts and cultural dynamism. … [Read more...] about Conte of Florence Wool Flat Cap
Conte of Florence Wool Flat Cap
Embark on a sartorial journey to the 1920s with this men's wool flat cap from the Italian brand Conte of Florence. Though this brand emerged in the 1950s, the cream-colored cap pays homage to the timeless fashion of the Roaring Twenties, where style and sophistication were synonymous with the pursuit of the American Dream. As the epitome of Jazz Age fashion, the flat cap adorned the heads of men who aspired to capture the essence of an era marked by societal shifts and cultural dynamism. … [Read more...] about Conte of Florence Wool Flat Cap
Gorham Silver Punch Bowl Set
This Gorham silver punch bowl set brings one into the opulent world of the Roaring Twenties. Founded in 1831, Gorham has long been synonymous with quality silverware, and this set, with its monogrammed bowl and cups bearing the initials "JBMC," captures the spirit of an age marked by lavish parties and celebrations. In the world depicted by F. Scott Fitzgerald in The Great Gatsby, silverware became an integral part of the extravagant parties that defined the lives of the elite. The clinking … [Read more...] about Gorham Silver Punch Bowl Set
Gorham Silver Punch Bowl Set
This Gorham silver punch bowl set brings one into the opulent world of the Roaring Twenties. Founded in 1831, Gorham has long been synonymous with quality silverware, and this set, with its monogrammed bowl and cups bearing the initials "JBMC," captures the spirit of an age marked by lavish parties and celebrations. In the world depicted by F. Scott Fitzgerald in The Great Gatsby, silverware became an integral part of the extravagant parties that defined the lives of the elite. The clinking … [Read more...] about Gorham Silver Punch Bowl Set
Konditorei Cushion
This cushion from 1971 is colorfully embroidered with the names of then staff members from the local Sun Valley restaurant Konditorei. The embroidered cushion in the Wood River Museum’s collection is a vibrant testament to Sun Valley's culinary heritage as it unravels the history of Konditorei, a beloved restaurant that first opened its doors in the mid-1960s. Crafted with care, this cushion captures the dedication of the restaurant's staff in 1971, each name stitched into the fabric … [Read more...] about Konditorei Cushion
