Comite Colbert at the Shed

Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson were diplomats to France, Jackie Kennedy was celebrated in Paris, recently there was the visit of President and Mrs. Macron to the White House—since the very earliest years of the country there has been lively interchange between France and America.

Celebrating the 250 years of shared interest, 65 member Maisons of the Comite Colbert have set up a commemorative and informative exhibit at the Shed. Booths describe French and American interaction in fashion, gastronomy, design, fragrance, jewelry, and more. Open to the public, Hidden Treasures, 250 Years of Franco-American Luxury Stories runs through May 31.

Below are photos showcasing some of the incredible hidden treasures featured.

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Coat Jackie Kennedy wore to France

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Example of rivet used in both the Eiffel Tower and Statue of Liberty

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Puiforcat Egg Soup Terrine owned by Andy Warhol

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Dupont writing instruments

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Y’quem wine, a favorite of Jefferson

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Baccarat Rouge 540 perfume

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Brequet watches

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Chocolate

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Mellerio Peacock Brooch

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Silver from the Normandie linner

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Participating Maisons:

Atelier Mériguet-Carrère, Baccarat, Balenciaga, Bäumer – Place Vendôme, Berluti, Bernardaud, Boucheron, Breguet, Champagne Bollinger, Cartier, Celine, Champagne Charles Heidsieck, Château d’Yquem, Chanel, Chloé, Christian Dior Couture, Christian Dior Parfums, Christian Louboutin, Christofle, Diptyque, Ercuis, Faïencerie de Gien, Féau Boiseries, Givenchy, Guerlain, Guy Savoy, Hennessy, Hermès, Hôtel Plaza Athénée, J.M. Weston, Jean Paul Gaultier, Jeanne Lanvin, Champagne Krug, Lancôme Parfums, La Première Air France, Lelièvre Paris, Liaigre, Longchamp, Louis Vuitton, La Maison du Chocolat, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Martell, Mellerio, Messika, Le Meurice, Pierre Frey, Potel et Chabot, Les Prés d’Eugénie, Puiforcat, Cognac Rémy Martin (Louis XIII), Ritz Paris, Champagne Ruinart, S.T. Dupont, Saint-Louis, Henri Selmer Paris, Van Cleef & Arpels, Champagne Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, Yves Delorme, Château de Versailles, Grand Palais RMN, La Tour Eiffel, Manufactures Nationales Sèvres & Mobilier National, Monnaie de Paris, Musée du Louvre