Autumn in New York

The jazz greats like Billie Holiday and Frank Sinatra sang it best: autumn in New York really does seem so inviting. And as the breeze cools and the leaves begin to turn, it felt like the appropriate time to round up a selection of objects from Cooper Hewitt’s collection that represent the magic of the city this time of year. Poster, New York City Ballet, 1974–75 Designed by Edward Gorey (American, 1925–2000) Offset lithograph on paper 66 × 30.5 cm (26 × 12 in.) Gift of Unknown Donor, 1980-32-97