Exhibits are not the only curated space at Brooklyn Historical Society! Last month we unveiled our brand new store: a space dedicated to all things for and about the city’s most famous (and maybe even infamous) borough, Brooklyn! Explore our artfully chosen mix of uniquely Brooklyn-centric gifts, books, souvenirs, toys and artisan goods. You’ll find the serious, silly, irresistible, charming and of course, tasty, all brimming with Brooklyn history and character. This month we offer a brief introduction to some of the artists and designers.
MEET OUR MAKERS:
Brooklyn Owl business owner Annie Bruce makes children’s toys and gifts in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Park Slope. From customizable headbands, to felt flowers and sparkly unicorn horns, her quirky creations are truly imaginative!
Brooklyn Hard Candy: Small batch candies made in BK by Nathan Panum and Daniel Mowles (graduates of Le Cordon Bleu!).
Want to take home a totally unique gift with a sense of humor? Aylssa Zygmunt, the designer behind BROOKLYNrehab makes each of her original Brooklyn souvenirs in her Greenpoint studio. Guaranteed to make you laugh without breaking the bank.
Make a statement in your home with a custom pillow by Brooklyn’s own Build Your Block. We carry unique pillows from the Bedford–Stuyvesant and Fort Green brownstone and grocery deli design collections.
Pick out a hand-painted necklace by Khara Ledonne that celebrates iconic images of NYC’s most popular Borough: Coney Island, Water Towers, Brooklyn Bridge & the classic Brooklyn Pigeon.
Claudia Pearson is a Brooklyn illustrator who brings twenty years of commercial illustration experience to a range of products for the home. Inspired by her love of great food she has created a collection of tea towels, prints, greeting cards and books.
Have you heard of Etsy superstars Amy Stringer-Mowat and Bill Mowat? They are the married couple behind BK based cutting board company AHeirloom, specializing in custom cheese and cutting boards. We carry their Brooklyn board which is beautifully crafted, and can serve as a decorative reminder of where you are from or where you might wish to be! (Proudly designed in the Brooklyn Navy Yard!)
Get your (Brooklyn) bling on! Aimée Schiwal, the Brooklyn based designer behind Hook & Matter creates jewelry that ranges from understated, to bold, whimsical statement pieces and even unique Brooklyn souvenirs.
Why does this Chocolate cost so much? BECAUSE it is handcrafted in Williamsburg by famous local chocolatiers Michael and Rick Mast. From sourcing their beans, to the wrapping their delicious chocolates, the Mast Brothers create a flavorful experience.
meow meow tweet is a small batch natural apothecary based in Brooklyn. Of course it is organic! Try our selection of soaps, lip balms and candles; each with a quirky, (biodegradable!) illustrated wrapper inspired by life in the city!
Based in Greenpoint, M.N.DAVIS & SON is an emerging design company specializing in high quality, vintage inspired handmade accessories including: tote bags, zipper pouches and coin purses. Recently, they designed a NEW Brooklyn Historical Society custom tote bag featuring images from our permanent collection!
Cozy up for the winter with rustic, handmade items from rhubarb-brooklyn. This winter, the company debuts its first line of scarves! Their BLANKETS and baby swaddlers are made of super soft flannels with colorful plaids.
Always at the vanguard of the small batch foodie movement, BK based Salty Road leads the charge with their tasty, stylishly packaged flavors of salt water taffy. They make a great gift or a tasty snack!
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