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Thomas J. Watson Library

The Libraries of The Metropolitan Museum of Art

  • Watson Library

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    For Visitors:
    Tuesday 9:30–5:15
    Wednesday 9:30–5:15
    Thursday 9:30–5:15
    Friday 9:30–6:00
    Saturday 10:00-2:00

    For Museum Staff:
    Monday-Friday 9:00–6:00
    Saturday 10:00-2:00

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    at 3:30pm on weekdays
    at 1:30pm on Saturdays
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    See Access and Hours for more detailed information and Holiday Closings.
    (212) 650-2225

  • Nolen Library

    Monday (staff only) 9:00–5:00
    Tuesday–Thursday 9:00–5:00
    (visitors: 9:30-5:00)
    Friday 9:00–6:00
    (visitors: 9:30-6:00)
    Saturday 10:00–6:00
    Sunday 10:00–5:00

    See the Nolen Library page for more detailed information.
    (212) 570-3788

Filed under: Selected purchases with funds provided by Friends Of Thomas J. Watson Library

Van Cleef & Arpels

Van Cleef Arpels présentent pour l’année nouvelle quelques bijoux et objets exclusifs: leur conception originale et leurs prix les désignent avec opportunité comme les cadeaux les plus agréables a offrir et a recevoir

 

Paris: Van Cleef & Arpels, 1930s.

 

Watson Library Special Collections: NK73.98.V36 V363 1930

 

Van Cleef & Arpels Art Deco trade catalogue featuring gold lipstick, cigarette and vanity compact cases; ruby and sapphire studded cufflinks; jeweled clips and clutch purses.  Highlights include rare objects like a bejwelled tortoiseshell comb, a wood bracelet watch and “Le Paradoxe,” a gold combination lighter and matchbox (shown).