What is “women’s work?” How have broad trends in American economic, legal, and political history encouraged women to take certain jobs and restricted them from “men’s work?” How have race, ethnicity, social class, legal status, sexual orientation, and gender presentation impacted these distinctions? Advanced ticket purchase required here In this new exhibition, the Center for Women’s History showcases approximately 45 objects from New-York Historical’s own Museum and Library collections to demonstrate how “women’s work” defies categorization. The items range from a 19th-century mahogany cradle to a 20th-century doctor’s dissection kit to a pinback button with the message “Shirley Chisholm for President.” The exhibition seeks to demonstrate that women’s work has been essential to American society and is inherently political: Women’s work is everywhere. Before our private, guided tour of the show, we’ll gather for a delicious brunch at the museum’s beautiful restaurant Clara, which is inspired by Clara Driscoll and New York City at the turn of the 20th century. A groundbreaking designer, Driscoll created many of the Tiffany lamps currently on view at the Museum. All tickets include the museum entry and private, guided tour. Full experience tickets also include 1 brunch entree, 1 non-alcoholic beverage + tax/tip at brunch. All additional food/drink needs to be paid separately on site. __ Full schedule:12:30pm | Brunch at ClaraNew-York Historical Society | Enter at 2 W 77th St 2pm | Private, guided tourNew-York Historical Society | 170 Central Park West __ Non-member tickets:Museum entry/tour only: $45 early bird through 2/24; $50 full priceFull experience with brunch: $80 early bird through 2/24; $85 full price Art-full member tickets:*Museum entry/tour only: $35 early bird through 2/24; $40 full priceFull experience with brunch: $70 early bird through 2/24; $75 full price  

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