Established in 1819, the New York law firm of Cravath, Swaine & Moore has served clients ranging from 19th century inventors to champions of civil rights and civil liberties to pioneers of modern business in periods of both progress and distress.
Established in 1819, the New York law firm of Cravath, Swaine & Moore has served clients ranging from 19th century inventors to champions of civil rights and civil liberties to pioneers of modern business in periods of both progress and distress.
Established in 1819, the New York law firm of Cravath, Swaine & Moore has served clients ranging from 19th century inventors to champions of civil rights and civil liberties to pioneers of modern business in periods of both progress and distress. Over two centuries, milestones have included securing patents for the telegraph and sewing machine, organizing NBC for its original shareholders, and establishing equal access to locker rooms for women sports reporters. The firm’s work has helped society and the world advance, shaping American culture and building the large-scale commercial and financial systems that exist today. This installation celebrates Cravath, Swaine & Moore’s extraordinary history, and features select work and notable highlights through a collection of unique documents, photographs, and prints.
Exhibitions at New-York Historical are made possible by Dr. Agnes Hsu-Tang and Oscar Tang, the Saunders Trust for American History, the Evelyn & Seymour Neuman Fund, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. WNET is the media sponsor.
Media sponsor:
