The Jewels of the Costume Collection
For National Jewel Day, CHM costume collection manager Jessica Pushor shares a bit about the jewelry in our Costume and Textiles Collection and highlights the variety of our holdings. The … Learn More
Tag: accessories
Amethyst for February
Watch fob with amethyst stone by Carence Crafters, c. 1910. Clockwise from top: ICHi-074261, ICHi-074260, ICHi-074263. All images by CHM staff. Amethyst is the birthstone for February. The word “amethyst” is derived from “amethystos” in Greek, with the prefix … Learn More
Wearable Whimsy
The Chicago History Museum is home to one of the largest collections of Bes-Ben hats in the world. In 1919, the brother and sister team of Benjamin and Bessie Green-Field … Learn More
A Perfect Hat for Fall
CHM costume collection manager Jessica Pushor puts one of our Bes-Ben hats in the spotlight. With the autumn chill in the air, stores are enticing shoppers with warm clothes for … Learn More