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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1934-1936

ARCH.2013.5.2, Rendition: VRS249265

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The image shows an invitation card from the Germanic Museum of Harvard University. The card invites the recipient to a preview of an exhibition featuring oils and watercolors by Carl Zerbe. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 9th, with tea being served from 4 to 5:30 PM. The exhibition will be open to the public from October 10th to November 4th. The address of the museum is noted as Back Bay Annex. The card also has a postmark indicating it was sent via mail.

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The image is an invitation card from the Germanic Museum of Harvard University. Here are the details:

  1. Host: The Germanic Museum of Harvard University, located at the Back Bay Annex.
  2. Event: A preview of an exhibition.
  3. Exhibition Content: An exhibition of oils and watercolors.
  4. Artist: The works are by Carl Zerbe.
  5. Date of Preview: Tuesday, October 9th.
  6. Time for Tea: Tea will be served from 4 PM to 5:30 PM.
  7. Public Exhibition Dates: The exhibition will be open to the public from October 10th to November 4th.

The invitation is elegantly designed with some handwritten notations, likely indicating the specific time and possibly the recipient's name. The overall tone is formal and cordial.

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The image is an invitation card for an art exhibition preview. The details on the card are as follows:

  • The event is hosted by the Germanic Museum of Harvard University at the Back Bay Annex.
  • The museum cordially invites attendees to a preview of an exhibition featuring oils and watercolors by Carl Zerbe.
  • The preview event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 9th.
  • Tea will be served from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM during the preview.
  • The exhibition will be open to the public from October 10th to November 4th.

The card has a postal cancellation mark indicating it was mailed, and the text is printed in a classic, formal style. There is a partial illustration of a map or a circular design on the left side of the card.

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The image is of an invitation card from the Germanic Museum of Harvard University's Back Bay Annex. The card invites attendees to a preview of an exhibition featuring oils and watercolors by Carl Zerbe. The preview is scheduled for Tuesday, October 9th, with tea served from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. The exhibition itself will be open to the public from October 10th to November 4th. The card has some postal markings, indicating it has been mailed. The time of the preview event is also marked as 6:00 PM, although it's not clear if this is the correct time for the event or if it's a different time related to the event.

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The image depicts an invitation card for an art exhibition. Here are the detailed elements:

  1. Location and Host:

    • The event is hosted by The Germanic Museum of Harvard University at the Back Bay Annex.
  2. Event Details:

    • The invitation is for a preview of an exhibition.
    • The exhibition features oils and watercolors by the artist Carl Zerbe.
  3. Date and Time:

    • The preview is scheduled for Tuesday, October ninth.
    • Tea will be served from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM during the preview.
  4. Exhibition Period:

    • The exhibition is open to the public from October 10 to November 4.

The card also shows some visible postal markings, indicating that it has been mailed. The stamp partially obscures the right-hand side of the card.

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The image shows an invitation from The Germanic Museum of Harvard University, located at the Back Bay Annex, for a preview exhibition. The details on the invitation are as follows:

  • The event is an exhibition of oils and watercolors by Carl Zerbe.
  • The preview is scheduled for Tuesday, October Ninth.
  • Tea will be served from 4:00 to 5:30 PM.
  • The exhibition will be open to the public from October 10 to November 4.

The invitation is dated, as indicated by the postmark, which appears to be from 1934. The document has some stains and signs of wear, but the text remains clear and legible.

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The image shows an old invitation card. It features several stamped markings and typewritten text. The main text reads "THE GERMANIC MUSEUM OF HARVARD UNIVERSITY BACK BAY ANNEX CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO A PREVIEW OF AN EXHIBITION OF OILS AND WATER COLOURS By CARL ZERBE TUESDAY, OCTOBER NINTH TEA WILL BE SERVED FROM 4 TO 5:30 THE EXHIBITION IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC OCT. 10 TO NOV. 4". The text is aligned to the right side of the card.

The stamped markings include "6-PM OCT 9 1934" and possibly a location stamp (which isn't fully readable) that includes "-BOSTON, MASS". There is significant fading and text distortion, likely due to the age of the document or from the stamping process. The paper looks aged with some discoloration, typical of old documents.

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The image is of a vintage invitation card from The Germanic Museum of Harvard University. The card invites the recipient to a preview of an exhibition of oils and watercolors by Carl Zerbe. The preview is scheduled for Tuesday, October Ninth, with tea served from 4 to 5:30 PM. The exhibition is open to the public from October 10 to November 4. The card also features some postal markings, including an ink stamp and a cancellation stamp. The cancellation stamp includes text indicating "BLACK BAY ANNEX," a date stamp with "1953", and a time stamp. The ink stamp mentions "CANADA" with parts of other text partially visible.

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The image shows an old, slightly worn invitation card from The Germanic Museum of Harvard University. The text on the card reads:

"THE GERMANIC MUSEUM OF HARVARD UNIVERSITY CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO A PREVIEW OF AN EXHIBITION OF OILS AND WATER COLOURS BY CARL ZERBE TUESDAY, OCTOBER NINTH TEA WILL BE SERVED FROM 4 TO 5:30 THE EXHIBITION IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC OCT. 10 TO NOV. 4"

There are some stamps and postmarks visible on the card, indicating that it has been mailed. The card has a crease in the center and some minor stains and wear marks around the edges. The overall tone of the card is a yellowed off-white, showing its age.

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The image depicts an invitation card for an art exhibition. The card is aged and has a slightly worn, beige-colored paper texture, suggesting it is a historical or vintage document. The text is printed in a formal, typewriter-like font and is arranged in a clear, structured layout.

Key Details from the Invitation:

  1. Event Title and Venue:

    • The invitation is from The Germanic Museum of Harvard University, Back Bay Annex.
    • It invites recipients to a preview of an exhibition.
  2. Exhibition Details:

    • The exhibition features "Oils and Water Colours" by Carl Zerbe.
    • The preview is scheduled for Tuesday, October Ninth.
  3. Time and Refreshments:

    • Tea will be served from 4 to 5:30 PM during the preview.
  4. Public Exhibition Dates:

    • The exhibition will be open to the public from October 10 to November 4.
  5. Postage and Stamps:

    • The card has visible postage stamps in the top left corner, indicating it was mailed.
    • There are additional markings and stamps, including one that reads "CORDAILY INVITES YOU TO A PREVIEW", suggesting it was part of a formal mailing process.

Visual Characteristics:

  • The card shows signs of age, with slight discoloration and minor creases.
  • The text is centered and aligned neatly, giving it a formal and official appearance.
  • The overall design is simple and functional, typical of mid-20th-century printed invitations.

This invitation provides a glimpse into a cultural event from a past era, highlighting the promotion of an art exhibition and the formal etiquette of the time.