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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1937-1941

ARCH.2013.5.3, Rendition: 793327

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The image shows an open scrapbook or album with two newspaper clippings pasted onto one of its pages. The page is bordered by a green line and has a light yellowish background. Here are the details of the clippings:

  1. The clipping on the left is from "The Boston Herald, Sunday, January 2, 1938." The headline reads "Germanic Museum." The article discusses beautiful examples of Georg Jensen silver that will be shown in the Germanic Museum. It mentions that these pieces are replicas of objects acquired by museums worldwide, including specific items like a teapot, water jug, and bonbon dish. The article also provides a brief background on the life and work of Georg Jensen, highlighting his training as a goldsmith and his evolution as an artist. It mentions his work being featured in various exhibitions and museums, emphasizing the importance of his contributions to the field of silver smithing.

  2. The clipping on the right is an announcement for an exhibition at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University, featuring the work of Lovis Corinth. The exhibition includes "Oils, Water Colors, Etchings" and is scheduled from January 10th to February 13th. The announcement is printed in a bold, clear font to draw attention.

The two clippings together suggest that the page is dedicated to news and events related to art and museum exhibitions, specifically focusing on German or Nordic artists and their works being displayed in museums.

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The image shows a page from a book or magazine that features two newspaper clippings inserted into it. The clippings are from The Boston Herald dated Sunday, January 2, 1938.

The first clipping is titled "Germanic Museum" and discusses the display of beautiful examples of Georg Jensen silver in the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The article mentions that these items are replicas of objects acquired by museums in various countries, including Denmark, Germany, and England, and are part of the museum’s permanent collections. Specific examples listed include a teapot, a water jug, a candelabrum, a bench, and other decorative items.

The second clipping is an advertisement for the Germanic Museum, Harvard University, promoting an exhibition by Lovis Corinth. The advertisement mentions that Corinth’s work, including oils, watercolors, and etchings, will be on display from January 10th to February 13th.

The book or magazine page has been neatly bound with green spine covers, and the clippings are taped in place. The text in the clippings appears to be well-preserved, providing historical context related to art and museum exhibitions from that period.

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The image shows an open book with several pages containing newspaper clippings and an exhibition announcement.

  1. Newspaper Clippings:

    • Top Clipping: The first clipping is from "The Boston Herald," dated Sunday, January 2, 1938. The article is titled "Germanic Museum." It discusses the display of beautiful examples of Georg Jensen silver in the Germanic Museum until January 27. The museum's collection includes replicas of objects that have been acquired by museums around the world, such as a teapot from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a candelabrum from the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and other pieces from various other institutions.

    • Middle Clipping: This part of the clipping continues the article, detailing the life and work of Georg Jensen, a Danish silversmith. Born in 1866, he trained in Copenhagen and later studied in Paris. The article mentions his move to Copenhagen after the World Exhibition in Paris and his subsequent success in establishing himself as a renowned silversmith.

  2. Exhibition Announcement:

    • The second part of the image contains an announcement for an exhibition at the "Germanic Museum, Harvard University" featuring the work of Lovis Corinth. The exhibition, titled "Lovis Corinth: Exhibition of Oils, Water Colors, Etchings," was held from January 10th to February 13th.

The pages are yellowed, suggesting that the book and its contents are quite old. The newspaper clippings and the announcement have been cut out and pasted into the book, likely for reference or preservation.

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The image depicts an open page from a book or album with two newspaper clippings and an exhibition poster pasted on it. Here is a detailed summary:

  1. Newspaper Clipping (Top):

    • Source: The Boston Herald, Sunday, January 2, 1938.
    • Headline: "Germanic Museum."
    • Content: The article discusses an exhibition of Georg Jensen silver in the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The objects on display are replicas of pieces acquired by various museums, including a teapot, a water jug, a candelabrum, and a bench dish from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The article mentions that the originals are part of the permanent collections of different museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Detroit Museum of Art, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Georg Jensen was born in 1866 in Denmark and was known for his work in silversmithing, including the creation of the "Wild Boar Hunter" candlestick and other notable pieces.
  2. Exhibition Poster (Bottom):

    • Title: "Lovis Corinth."
    • Exhibition: "Exhibition of Oils, Water Colors, Etchings."
    • Location: Germanic Museum, Harvard University.
    • Dates: January 10th to February 13th (year not specified but likely 1938 based on the newspaper clipping).
    • Content: The poster advertises an exhibition featuring works by Lovis Corinth, including oils, watercolors, and etchings.

The page itself appears to be part of a scrapbook or a bound volume dedicated to collecting information about museum exhibitions, likely from the late 1930s. The items pasted on the page indicate a focus on art and historical artifacts, particularly those related to silverwork and other artistic mediums.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from "The Boston Herald," dated Sunday, January 2, 1938. The article discusses two main topics related to museums and art exhibitions:

  1. Germanic Museum at Harvard University:

    • The article mentions that a beautiful example of Georg Jensen silver will be on display in the Germanic Museum at Harvard University.
    • Numerous pieces in the exhibition are replicas of objects that have been acquired by museums both in America and Europe.
    • The permanent collections in the museum include items such as a tergoet (a water jug) and a silver tankard.
    • The Germanic Museum also features a casting from a Berlin dish in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a replica of a slab in the collection of the late Queen Alexandra of England, and two bronze doors from the German Museum of Art and Industry in Prague.
    • Additionally, it mentions a large slab, a bowl from the Museum of Fine Arts, and a reproduction of a piece from Rouen, France.
  2. Exhibition of Works by Lovis Corinth:

    • There is an advertisement for an exhibition at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University, featuring the works of Lovis Corinth.
    • The exhibition includes oils, watercolors, and etchings by the artist.
    • The exhibition is scheduled to run from January 10th to February 13th.

The text provides some background on Lovis Corinth, although it is partially cut off in the image. It seems to note his significance in the art world and his contributions to various art forms.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or an album with two clipped newspaper articles and a small advertisement pasted onto it. Here is a detailed summary of each item:

  1. Top Article:

    • Source: The Boston Herald, dated Sunday, January 2, 1938.
    • Headline: "Germanic Museum"
    • Content: The article discusses the Germanic Museum at Harvard University, which is to display an exhibition of silver objects. These objects are replicas of artifacts found in the tomb of a Scythian king. The exhibition includes a variety of items such as a carpet, a water jug, and a sword. The museum's collection also features other notable items like a bronze bust and a wooden dish. The article mentions that the museum was founded in 1902 and has a rich history of acquiring significant artifacts from various cultures and periods.
  2. Advertisement:

    • Source: Germanic Museum, Harvard University.
    • Content: This is an announcement for an exhibition of works by Lovis Corinth, featuring oils, watercolors, and etchings. The exhibition is scheduled to run from January 10th to February 13th.
  3. Bottom Article:

    • Content: This article appears to be a continuation of the top article or a related piece. It provides additional details about the Germanic Museum and its collection, including information about the museum's founder and its significance in the academic and cultural landscape. The article also mentions other institutions and museums that have contributed to or benefited from the Germanic Museum's collections and research.

The page itself is part of a larger bound volume, likely a scrapbook or archive, with a green binding visible on the edges. The articles and advertisement are carefully pasted onto the page, indicating an effort to preserve and organize historical or cultural information.

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This image shows a page from a book or a scrapbook with a newspaper clipping pasted onto it. The top of the clipping is titled "THE BOSTON HERALD, SUNDAY, JANUARY 2, 1938" and the article heading reads "Germanic Museum". The article seems to be discussing art exhibits, mentioning specific examples of art from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University and noting Lovis Corinth, a painter, as well as referencing various art collections and historic art-related events.

On the right side of the page, separate from the clipping, is a plain printed announcement that says:

GERMANIC MUSEUM, HARVARD UNIVERSITY
LOVIS CORINTH
EXHIBITION OF
OILS WATER COLORS ETCHINGS
JANUARY 10TH TO FEBRUARY 13TH

The announcement is cleanly printed with clear fonts, making it stand out from the yellowed, pasted newspaper clipping. The book or scrapbook shows visible signs of age, such as discoloration and some wear on the edges. It appears to be an archival document, possibly part of a collection or a personal record of art-related materials.

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The image depicts an open scrapbook with two items of interest adhered to a page.

On the left side, there is a newspaper clipping from The Boston Herald dated Sunday, January 2, 1938. The headline of the clipping reads "Germanic Museum." The article text is partially obscured due to size and layout, but it discusses exhibitions and collections featured in the Germanic Museum, emphasizing beautiful examples of German art and artifacts.

On the right side, overlapping slightly with the newspaper clipping, is a printed exhibition flyer for the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The flyer announces an exhibition of works by Lovis Corinth, specifying that the exhibition will include oils, watercolors, and etchings. The dates for the exhibition are January 10th to February 13th.

Both items are carefully mounted on the page, indicating a possibly significant historical event or the documentation of exhibitions at the Germanic Museum.

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The image shows an open book or scrapbook with two newspaper clippings attached to one page. The larger clipping on the left is an article from "The Boston Herald," dated Sunday, January 2, 1938, titled "Germanic Museum." The article discusses examples of Georg Jensen silver being shown in the Germanic Museum until January 7. It includes details about Jensen's life, training, and influence, as well as the significance of his work in various museums worldwide.

The smaller clipping on the right is a notice from the "Germanic Museum, Harvard University" announcing an exhibition for Lovis Corinth. The exhibition features oils, watercolors, and etchings, and is scheduled to run from January 10th to February 13th.

The clippings are pasted on a blank page, possibly part of a historical or archival collection.

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The image shows an open book with two visible pages. The left page features a newspaper clipping from The Boston Herald, dated Sunday, January 2, 1938, titled "Beautiful Examples of Museum Germanicum." The article discusses an exhibition of Germanic art and artifacts, highlighting various pieces such as silver vessels, a Danish monument, a tempera cup, a Copenhagen dish, a candle holder, and other items from notable collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the British Museum, and the Detroit Museum of Art. The article also provides background on the Germanic Museum at Harvard University, mentioning its origins and acquisitions.

The right page displays a printed exhibition announcement titled "GERMANIC MUSEUM, HARVARD UNIVERSITY" and "LOVIS CORINTH", indicating an exhibition of "OILS, WATER COLORS, ETCHINGS" held from January 10th to February 13th. The announcement is neatly centered on the page and appears to be a formal invitation or promotional material for the exhibition.

The book itself has aged pages with visible wear, including a slightly worn spine and some discoloration. The layout suggests it may be part of an archive or collection, possibly documenting historical exhibitions or museum activities. The combination of the newspaper clipping and the exhibition announcement indicates a focus on Germanic art and cultural heritage.