Go behind the scenes at The Met with photographer Eileen Travell as she channels the spirit of Edward C. Moore (1827–1891)—the creative force who led Tiffany & Co. to unparalleled originality and success during the second half of the 19th century. In photographing Moore’s vast collection of objects, Eileen discovers a throughline of inspiration running through all he gathered and studied.

“Collecting Inspiration: Edward C. Moore at Tiffany & Co.” is now on view in Gallery 199 through October 20, 2024.

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Featured Objects:

Charles Calverley (American, 1833–1914). “Edward C. Moore”. Bronze. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of C. T. Cook and friends, 1894 (94.28)

Edward C. Moore (American, 1827–1891). Cup. Silver and silver-gilt. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of Jerome B. Dwight, in memory of Charles Noyes de Forest and Henry Wheeler de Forest Jr., 2005 (2005.70)

Tiffany & Co. (American, 1837–present). The Magnolia Vase. Silver, enamel, gold, and opals. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of Mrs. Winthrop Atwill, 1899 (99.2)

Tiffany & Co. (American, 1837–present). Teapot. Silver, silver-gilt, enamel, and ivory. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of a Friend of the Museum, 1897 (97.1.1)

Tiffany & Co. (American, 1837–present). Creamer. Silver, silver-gilt, and enamel. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of a Friend of the Museum, 1897 (97.1.2)

Tiffany & Co. (American, 1837–present). Sugar Bowl. Silver, silver-gilt, enamel, and ivory. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of a Friend of the Museum, 1897 (97.1.3a, b)

Tiffany & Co. (American, 1837–present). Sugar Tongs. Silver. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of a Friend of the Museum, 1897 (97.1.4)

Tiffany & Co. (American, 1837–present). Tray. Silver, copper, brass, gold-copper alloy, and copper-platinum-iron alloy. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Rogers Fund, 1966 (66.52.2)

Tiffany & Co. (American, 1837–present). Vase. Silver, copper, gold, and silver-copper-zinc alloy. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Sansbury-Mills Fund, 2019 (2019.44)

Tiffany & Co. (American, 1837–present). Vase. Silver. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Purchase, Mr. and Mrs. H. O. H. Frelinghuysen Gift, 1982 (1982.349)

Tiffany & Co. (American, 1837–present). Mustard Pot. Silver, copper, gold, patinated copper-gold alloy, patinated copper-platinum-iron alloy, and niello. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Purchase, Friends of the American Wing Fund and Emma and Jay A. Lewis Gift, 2016 (2016.689)

Tiffany & Co. (American, 1837–present). Pitcher. Silver. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Sansbury-Mills Fund, 2018 (2018.374)

Bottle, 19th century. China. Glass. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891 (91.1.1209)

Water Container (Ganga-Jumna Lota), 19th century. Attributed to India, Thanjavur. Brass and copper. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891 (91.1.557)

Vase, 19th century. China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95). Glass. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891 (91.1.1190)

Cup with Dragon-Shaped Handles, 18th–19th century. China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911). Glass. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891 (91.1.1170)

Terracotta neck-amphora (jar), ca. 350–325 BCE. Attributed to the Parrish Painter. Terracotta; red-figure. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891 (91.1.455)

Bottle, 19th–mid-19th century. China. Glass. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891 (91.1.1200)

Ewer, late 13th–14th century. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891 (91.1.555)

Vase, 18th century. China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95). Glass. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891 (91.1.1201)

Candlestick, first half 14th century. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; inlaid with silver. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891 (91.1.574)

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