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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1941-1951

ARCH.2013.5.4, Rendition: 793080

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The image shows an open scrapbook or album with several newspaper clippings and handwritten notes on the left and right pages, all related to museum exhibitions and events. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

Left Page:

  1. Top Section:

    • Handwritten note at the top: "Weekly Guide to Boston, Dec. 16."
    • Newspaper clipping about an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, including details about the "18th Century Silver" exhibition, which is free and open to the public from Tuesdays to Saturdays at 11 a.m.
  2. Middle Section:

    • Newspaper clipping about the "TUTE OF FINE ART" with details about the hours and location. The clipping is dated November 27 and mentions a retrospective of Oskar Kokoschka, among other exhibitions.
  3. Bottom Section:

    • Another clipping about the Fogg Art Museum, with a handwritten note saying, "See also Nov. 20." The clipping details an exhibition at the Germanic Museum, with hours and a special exhibition titled "The Art of the Book" from December 3 to January 30.

Right Page:

  1. Top Right Section:

    • Newspaper clipping about the "GERMANIC MUSEUM Exhibition" from November 3 through November 26, featuring German paintings, sculptures, and decorative art. The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and until 12 noon on Saturdays.
  2. Middle Right Section:

    • Newspaper clipping about the "FOGG ART MUSEUM GERMANIC MUSEUM Exhibition," detailing an exhibition of paintings by Max Beckmann from November 24 through January 6. The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, except holidays.
  3. Bottom Right Section:

    • Smaller clipping with details about the Germanic Museum, including the hours and a mention of the "18th Century Silver" exhibition.

Additional Notes:

  • The pages include handwritten annotations and dates, possibly indicating when the clippings were collected or the events of particular interest to the compiler of the scrapbook. For example, "Gazette, Dec. 30, 1948" is written at the top right, and another note says, "Gazette, Nov. 11, 1948."

The overall theme of the page revolves around announcements and guides for art exhibitions primarily held at the Fogg Art Museum and the Germanic Museum, with specific details about the art pieces, dates, and times.

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The image shows a collection of clippings from a newspaper or a magazine, inserted into the pages of a book. The clippings are related to exhibitions at the German Museum and the Fogg Art Museum in Boston, dated around late 1947 to early 1948.

  1. Top Left Clipping (dated September 16):

    • Title: "Weekly Guide to Boston"
    • Details: It mentions an exhibition at the German Museum, focusing on Germanic art. The exhibition is titled "18th Century German Silver" and is open from Tuesday to Saturday, through October.
  2. Top Right Clippings (dated variously, including October 30, 1948):

    • German Museum Exhibition (November 3 to November 26):
      • The exhibition includes German paintings, sculpture, and decorative art.
      • Hours: Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and until 12 noon on Saturdays.
  3. Middle Left Clippings (November 30):

    • Details about the "Tute of Art" at the German Museum:
      • Location: Kirkland Street and Divinity Avenue.
      • Hours: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and until 12 noon on Saturdays.
      • Collection: Includes paintings, drawings, watercolors, prints, and sculptures from the 19th and 20th centuries.
      • Special exhibition: Retrospective of Max Beckmann, running from December 6 to December 31.
  4. Middle Right Clippings (November 26):

    • Fogg Art Museum/German Art Museum Exhibition:
      • An exhibition of paintings by Max Beckmann is being held at the German Museum.
      • Dates: December 24 through January 6.
      • Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
  5. Bottom Clippings (with dates November 30 and December):

    • Repeated information about the "Tute of Art" and special exhibition at the German Museum:
      • Collection: Includes Germanic art, Romanesque and Gothic sculpture, paintings, drawings, and decorative arts.
      • Retrospective of Max Beckmann running from December 6 to December 31.

Overall, these clippings provide a detailed schedule and highlights of the exhibitions and hours of operation for the German Museum and Fogg Art Museum during late 1947 to early 1948.

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The image shows a page from a weekly guide or newspaper clipping, specifically from "Weekly Guide to Boston" dated September 16, with additional notes and clippings from October 30, November 6, and December 11, 1948.

The main content appears to be announcements and details about exhibitions at the Germanic Museum, which is located at Kirkland St. and Divinity Ave.:

  1. September 16, 1948:

    • The Germanic Museum is hosting an exhibition of "Romanesque and Gothic sculpture, paintings, drawings, and decorative arts."
    • The exhibition includes a special retrospective of Oskar Kokoschka's work, running through October 22.
    • The museum is open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 9 AM to 5 PM, and closed on Sundays and Mondays.
  2. October 30, 1948:

    • The Germanic Museum is featuring an exhibition of "18th Century German and Austrian furniture, sculpture, and decorative arts."
    • This exhibition is open from 9 AM to 5 PM on Fridays and 9 AM to 12 noon on Saturdays.
  3. November 6, 1948:

    • The Germanic Museum is hosting an exhibition titled "Modern German Paintings, Sculpture, and Decorative Art" from November 3 to November 26.
    • The museum is open from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, and until 12 noon on Saturdays.
  4. December 11, 1948:

    • The Fogg Art Museum, in conjunction with the Germanic Museum, is hosting an exhibition of Max Beckmann's paintings, titled "Max Beckmann: An Exhibition of Paintings."
    • The exhibition runs through January 6, with the museum open from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Saturday, except for holidays.

The page is handwritten and has various notes and annotations, likely for personal reference or tracking of these exhibitions. Each entry includes the specific dates and times for the exhibitions and the corresponding museum hours.

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The image shows a page from a weekly guide or newspaper, specifically from Boston, dated September 16, 1948. The page includes clippings and handwritten notes about exhibitions at the German Museum, now known as the Fogg Art Museum, part of Harvard University.

Here is a detailed summary:

  1. Top Left Corner:

    • Handwritten note: "Weekly Guide to Boston, Sep 16."
  2. Main Clippings:

    • First Clipping:

      • Title: "GERMANIC MUSEUM"
      • Exhibition: "Tribute of Early Art"
      • Details: The exhibition features Romanesque and Gothic sculpture, paintings, and drawings. It is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM, with special hours on Fridays and Saturdays until 9 PM.
      • Date: September 16 to October 16.
      • Location: Kirkland St. and Divinity Ave.
    • Second Clipping:

      • Title: "GERMANIC MUSEUM Exhibition"
      • Exhibition: "Modern German Paintings, Sculpture, and Decorative Art"
      • Dates: November 3 to November 26.
      • Hours: 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday, and until noon on Saturday.
    • Third Clipping:

      • Title: "FOGG ART MUSEUM"
      • Exhibition: "Germanic Museum"
      • Details: The Fogg Art Museum, under the auspices of the Germanic Museum, will hold an exhibition of paintings by Max Beckmann from November 24 to December 24.
      • Hours: 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Saturday, with extended hours on Friday and Saturday evenings.
    • Fourth Clipping:

      • Title: "GERMANIC MUSEUM"
      • Exhibition: "Tribute of Early Art"
      • Details: Similar to the first clipping but with a different date and specific mention of "Special Exhibition: Retrospective of Oskar Kollwitz."
      • Dates: November 2 to December 31.
      • Hours: 9 to 5 Mondays through Fridays, 9 to 12 Saturdays, Closed Sundays.
  3. Handwritten Annotations:

    • Various dates and notes are written in the margins, likely indicating when the exhibitions were reviewed or noted in the guide. For example, "Gazette, Oct 30, 1948" and "Gazette, Dec 11, 1948" are noted.

Overall, the page provides information about several exhibitions at the German Museum (now Fogg Art Museum) in Boston during the fall of 1948, focusing on German art and featuring various artists and periods.

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The image displays pages from a visitor's guidebook or exhibition catalog dated from November 1948. The entries focus on exhibitions at the Germanic Museum, now known as the Busch-Reisinger Museum, and the Fogg Art Museum, both associated with Harvard University.

Here are the detailed descriptions from the pages:

Left Page (November 1 to November 26):

Title of Exhibit:

  • Early Art

Location:

  • Germanic Museum, Kirkland St. and Divinity Ave.

Hours:

  • 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Saturday.
  • Closed on Sundays.

Exhibition Details:

  • Collections of paintings, drawings, watercolors, prints, and sculpture from the Park Collection.
  • The exhibit features art primarily from the 14th to 16th centuries, showcasing medieval art and Renaissance works.
  • Special Exhibition: Sculpture, woodcuts, and retrospective by Oskar Kokoschka running from November 1 through October 22.

Right Page (November 26 to December 6):

GERMANIC MUSEUM

Exhibition:

  • From November 3 through November 26, the Germanic Museum hosted an exhibition titled "Modern German Painting, Sculpture, and Decorative Art."
  • The museum is open to the public from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, and until noon on Saturday.

Later Entry (December 6-31):

FOGG ART MUSEUM & GERMANIC MUSEUM

Exhibition:

  • Under the auspices of the Fogg Art Museum and the Germanic Museum, an exhibition of paintings by Max Beckmann is held.
  • The exhibition runs from January 6 to an unspecified end date, featuring works by Max Beckmann.
  • The Germanic Museum will be open to the public from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Saturday.

Special Exhibitions:

  • Retrospective by Oskar Kokoschka from November 1 through December 6.
  • An exhibition of Max Beckmann's works starting December 24 through December 31.

General Information:

  • The Germanic Museum showcases a range of art from medieval, Renaissance, and modern periods, including sculpture, paintings, drawings, and decorative arts.
  • The exhibitions include both permanent collections and special showcases by prominent artists.

The handwritten dates on the right side of the pages indicate specific visits made by an individual on November 20, 1948, and another visit on December 11, 1948.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or notebook containing several newspaper clippings related to art exhibitions. The clippings are from the "Gazette" and are dated from October 30, 1948, to December 11, 1948. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Top Left Clipping (October 30, 1948):

    • Announces various art exhibitions in Boston.
    • Mentions an exhibition of Chinese paintings and Gothic art at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Includes details about an exhibition of modern German paintings, sculpture, and decorative art at the Germanic Museum starting November 3.
    • Lists other exhibitions such as one by Max Beckmann and another featuring sculptures by Oskar Kokoschka.
  2. Top Right Clipping (October 30, 1948):

    • Details the exhibition at the Germanic Museum from November 3 to December 26.
    • Specifies the exhibition hours and days.
    • Highlights that the exhibition includes modern German paintings, sculpture, and decorative art.
  3. Middle Left Clipping (November 26, 1948):

    • Provides information about the same Germanic Museum exhibition.
    • Reiterates the exhibition dates, hours, and content.
    • Mentions other ongoing exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum.
  4. Middle Right Clipping (December 11, 1948):

    • Announces a joint exhibition by the Fogg Art Museum and the Germanic Museum.
    • Features paintings by Max Beckmann from December 24 to January 17.
    • Specifies the exhibition hours and days.
  5. Bottom Left Clipping (December 11, 1948):

    • Lists various exhibitions including Romanesque and Gothic art, Chinese paintings, and the Max Beckmann exhibition.
    • Provides details about the Germanic Museum exhibition, reiterating the dates, hours, and content.

The clippings are pasted onto the page, and there are handwritten annotations indicating the source and dates of the clippings. The page appears to be part of a larger collection or scrapbook documenting art exhibitions in Boston during the late 1940s.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or collection of papers, with several pasted clippings from what appears to be an event listing or exhibit advertisements for museums. The clippings refer to exhibitions at the Germanic Museum and Fogg Art Museum. There are handwritten notes, probably dates, added to the clippings like "Oct. 30, 1948" and "Dec 11, 1948."

The clippings contain information about opening hours, types of art on display (such as paintings, sculptures, and prints), and special exhibits, like one featuring the work of German painter Max Beckmann. The scrapbook page seems well-preserved and provides historical insights into museum exhibitions from that era.

The handwriting on the clippings appears to be notes or reminders, possibly written by the person who collected these clippings as a means to remember visit dates or important details about the exhibitions. The page exhibits signs of aging, like yellowing paper and slight wear, indicative of its historical nature.

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The image depicts a page from what appears to be a scrapbook or collection of clippings, particularly related to exhibitions at the Germanic Museum and the Fogg Art Museum. The page contains several newspaper clippings featuring information about different exhibitions and events. These clippings include dates and details about the exhibitions of paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts.

Handwritten notes are visible, including dates such as "Nov 30", "Oct 30, 1948", "Dec 11, 1948", and "Oct 2, 1948". These notes seem to be referencing the publication dates of the articles or indicating reminders about the events. Text printed on the clippings discusses art exhibitions of Kathë Kollwitz and Max Beckmann.

The clippings mention the operating hours of the Germanic Museum, the types of art exhibited, and special exhibitions occurring at the time. The clippings are slightly yellowed and some are torn, indicating that the page has aged. There are also faint brown stains and the remnants of adhesive used to attach the clippings to the page.

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The image shows an old scrapbook or album page with several clipped newspaper or magazine articles pasted onto it. The cuttings all pertain to exhibitions at the Germanic Museum, including information on dates, hours, and featured artists or types of art displayed, such as paintings, sculpture, and decorative art.

There are five clippings total:

  • Two on the upper left, both appear to be from the same source, with partial text and a note reading "weekly guide to Boston Oct 6 1948" written in pencil or pen at the top.
  • One white clipping in the upper right titled "GERMANIC MUSEUM Exhibition" announcing an exhibition from Nov 3 to Nov 26, with a handwritten note above it "gazette, Oct 30, 1948".
  • Another white clipping below that titled "FOGG ART MUSEUM GERMANIC MUSEUM Exhibition" describing an exhibition of paintings by Max Beckmann running through January 6, with "gazette Dec 11, 1948" handwritten above it.
  • A small clipping near the bottom right also about the Germanic Museum, with "weekly guide Dec 4, 1948" handwritten below it.

The page has a slight warm tone with some discoloration around the borders where the clippings are attached. The edges of the page exhibit minor wear, and there is a glimpse of a green hardcover binding on the right side.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or publication dated October 30, 1948, featuring several advertisements and notices related to art exhibitions and museum events. The page is titled "Weekly Guide to Boston" and includes handwritten annotations and markings, suggesting it has been used or reviewed by someone.

Key Details:

Handwritten Annotations:

  • At the top left, the text "Weekly Guide 6 Boston" is handwritten, likely indicating the source or purpose of the page.
  • There are several handwritten notes and markings:
    • "gazette Oct 30, 1948" is written in the upper right corner, possibly referencing the date and source of the page.
    • "gazette Dec 11, 1948" is written near the bottom right, suggesting a later date of interest or reference.
    • "Fogg Art Museum Germanic Museum" is handwritten near the bottom right, highlighting the focus on these institutions.
    • "Weekly Guide" is written at the bottom left, reinforcing the title of the publication.

Printed Content:

The printed text includes several museum-related notices:

  1. GERMANIC MUSEUM:

    • Location: Kirkland St. and Divinity Ave.
    • Hours: Fridays 9 to 5, Mondays through Sundays.
    • Exhibitions:
      • From November 3 through November 28: An exhibition titled The German Paintings, Sculpture, and Decorative Art.
      • Special Exhibitions:
        • 18th Century Silver: Through October.
        • Sculpture by Kollwitz: Through October 22.
    • Admission: Free.
  2. FOGG ART MUSEUM / GERMANIC MUSEUM:

    • Exhibition: An exhibition of paintings by Max Beckmann, held under the auspices of the Fogg Art Museum and the Germanic Museum.
    • Dates: From November 3 through December 24.
    • Hours: Open to the public from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M., Monday through Saturday.

Layout and Design:

  • The page is formatted with clear headings, bullet points, and organized sections for each museum.
  • The text is printed in a typewriter or similar font, typical of mid-20th-century publications.
  • The page appears to be part of a larger document or scrapbook, as indicated by the handwritten notes and the overall condition of the paper.

Contextual Observations:

  • The page highlights cultural events in Boston during 1948, focusing on art exhibitions at the Germanic Museum and the Fogg Art Museum.
  • The handwritten notes suggest that the page was used for reference or planning purposes, possibly by someone interested in art or museum visits.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into mid-20th-century cultural programming in Boston, with a focus on art exhibitions and museum activities. The handwritten annotations add a personal or archival dimension to the printed content.