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The image shows a press release from Harvard University, dated July 27, 1958. The release is from the University News Office and discusses an extensive collection of Medieval stained glass that has been loaned to Harvard University by the Portsmouth Priory School of Portsmouth, R.I. The loan is intended to last for several years.

Key points from the press release include:

1. The stained glass collection was collected by Clarence Mackay and presented to the Benedictine priory at Portsmouth by John W. Mackay.
2. The glass is being installed for viewing in the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard.
3. Most of the glass dates from the thirteenth century, a significant period for stained glass making, and was likely created in Northern France.
4. The glass from this period is known for its rich color and mosaic-like appearance.
5. The collection also includes several larger panels of Dutch sixteenth-century glass, influenced by the then-current style of painting. These panels are rare and in an unusually fine state of preservation.

The document is typed and appears to be part of a larger collection of press releases or official announcements.

The image is a page from a document, specifically a release from the Harvard University News Office dated July 27, 1952. The text on the page reads as follows:

"HARVARD UNIVERSITY
CAMBRIDGE, MASS.
RELEASE: SUNDAY PAPERS OF JULY 27, 1952

An extensive collection of Medieval stained glass has been loaned to Harvard University by the Portsmouth Priory School of Portsmouth, R.I. The loan is intended to continue for several years, Director John Coolidge of the Fogg Art Museum announces.

The glass, collected by Clarence Mackay and presented to the Benedictine priory at Portsmouth by John W. Mackay, is being installed for viewing in the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard.

Most of them date from the great period of stained glass making, the thirteenth century and were probably executed in Northern France. Glass of this period depends for its rich effect very largely on the purity of color of the glass itself. The panels are small in size and the general impression is like a multi-colored mosaic.

Included in the collection are several larger panels of Dutch sixteenth century glass which is strongly influenced by the then-current style of painting. These panels now on view at the Busch-Reisinger Museum are of great rarity and are in an unusually fine state of preservation.

(end)"

The document appears to be an official announcement about the loan and installation of a significant collection of medieval stained glass at Harvard University. The collection includes both thirteenth-century glass from Northern France and rare sixteenth-century Dutch glass.

The image shows a page from a newspaper or a publication from Harvard University dated July 27, 1952. The page is titled "Sunday Papers of July 27, 1952" and is issued by the University News Office.

The main content of the page is a news article discussing the loan of a collection of Medieval stained glass to Harvard University by the Portsmouth Priory School of Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The loan is intended to continue for several years and is announced by John Coolidge, Director of the Fogg Art Museum.

The collection includes pieces gathered by Clarence Mackay and presented to the Benedictine priory at Portsmouth by John W. Mackay. These stained glass pieces are primarily from the thirteenth century, made in Northern France, known for their rich colors and are viewed as multi-colored mosaics. The collection also features some larger panels of Dutch sixteenth-century glass, noted for their rarity and excellent state of preservation, which are now displayed at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard.

The article highlights the significance of these historical pieces and their importance in the context of art history and preservation.

HARVARD UNIVERSITY
CAMBRIDGE, MASS.

RELEASE: SUNDAY PAPERS OF JULY 27, 1952 UNIVERSITY NEWS OFFICE

An extensive collection of Medieval stained glass has been loaned to Harvard University by the Portsmouth Priory School of Portsmouth, R.I. The loan is intended to continue for several years, Director John Coolidge of the Fogg Art Museum announces.

The glass, collected by Clarence Mackay and presented to the Benedictine priory at Portsmouth by John W. Mackay, is being installed for viewing in the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard.

Most of them date from the great period of stained glass making, the thirteenth century and were probably executed in Northern France. Glass of this period depends for its rich effect very largely on the purity of color of the glass itself. The panels are small in size and the general impression is like a multi-colored mosaic.

Included in the collection are several larger panels of Dutch sixteenth century glass which is strongly influenced by the then-current style of painting. These panels now on view at the Busch-Reisinger Museum are of great rarity and are in an unusually fine state of preservation.

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The image is a press release from Harvard University, dated July 27, 1952. It announces the loan of an extensive collection of Medieval stained glass to Harvard University by the Portsmouth Priory School of Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Here are the key points:

1. Loan Announcement:

   • The collection has been loaned to Harvard University and is intended to remain there for several years.
   • The announcement was made by Director John Coolidge of the Fogg Art Museum.

2. Details of the Collection:

   • The stained glass was collected by Clarence Mackay and presented to the Benedictine priory at Portsmouth by John V. Mackay.
   • The glass is being displayed at the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard.

3. Historical Significance:

   • Most pieces date from the thirteenth century, a significant period for stained glass, and were likely created in Northern France.
   • The glass from this period is known for its rich color and small, mosaic-like panels.

4. Additional Pieces:

   • The collection also includes several larger panels of Dutch sixteenth-century glass.
   • These panels are influenced by the painting styles of the period and are noted for their rarity and excellent state of preservation.

The press release concludes with "(end)" indicating the end of the text.

The image is a page from a document released by Harvard University's University News Office on Sunday, July 27, 1952. The headline and content of the document detail a loan of an extensive collection of Medieval stained glass to Harvard University by the Portsmouth Priory School of Portsmouth, Rhode Island.

Key points of the document include:

1. Loan Details:

   • The loan is for several years.
   • The collection was collected by Clarence Mackay and presented to the Benedictine priory at Portsmouth by John W. Mackay.

2. Display Locations:

   • The stained glass pieces are being installed for viewing in the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard.

3. Artistic Background:

   • Most of the glass dates from the 13th century, the great period of stained glass making, and likely originated from Northern France.
   • The glass from this period is noted for its rich effects, largely due to the purity of the glass color itself.
   • The panels are small in size, creating a multi-colored mosaic effect.

4. Additional Panels:

   • The collection also includes several larger panels of Dutch 16th-century glass, influenced by contemporary painting styles.
   • These panels are considered rare and are in excellent condition.

The document concludes with the word "(end)."

The image shows a book or binder open to a page displaying a typed document on white paper. The document is from Harvard University and is dated July 27, 1952. It is titled "Sunday Papers" and comes from the university's news office. The content of the document discusses a collection of Medieval stained glass that has been loaned to Harvard University by the Portsmouth Priory School of Portsmouth, R.I. The loan is intended to continue for several years, according to Director John Coolidge of the Fogg Art Museum.

The stained glass was collected by Clarence Mackay and presented to the Benedictine priory at Portsmouth by John W. Mackay. It is being installed for viewing in the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard. The document highlights that most of the stained glass dates from the 13th century and was probably created in Northern France, with a focus on the rich effect of the purity of color in the glass itself. It also mentions several larger panels of Dutch 16th-century glass, which are influenced by the painting style of that time. These panels are noted for their rarity and fine state of preservation. The document concludes with the word "(end)" indicating the end of the text.

The image shows a typed document from Harvard University, dated July 27, 1958. This appears to be a press release from the university's news office and discusses an extensive collection of Medieval stained glass loaned to Harvard University by the Portsmouth Priory School of Portsmouth, R.I. It mentions that the loan is intended to last for several years and announces that the glass, collected by Clarence Mackay and presented to the Benedictine priory at Portsmouth by John W. Mackay, is being installed for viewing at the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard. The document notes that most pieces date from the thirteenth century and were likely made in Northern France, characterized by rich effects due to the purity of the glass color. The text also describes larger panels of Dutch sixteenth-century glass influenced by then-current styles of painting. These larger panels are considered to be of great rarity and are said to be in an unusually fine state of preservation. The document ends with the word "(end)" indicating the conclusion of the press release.

The image shows a typed press release from Harvard University, dated Sunday, July 27, 1952. It is from the University News Office and provides information about an extensive collection of Medieval stained glass loaned to Harvard University by the Portsmouth Priory School of Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The loan is intended to continue for several years, according to Director John Coolidge of the Fogg Art Museum.

The glass was collected by Clarence Mackay and presented to the Benedictine priory at Portsmouth by John W. Mackay. The stained glass is being installed for viewing in the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard. Most of the stained glass dates from the thirteenth century, probably made in Northern France, and the panels are small in size with a multi-colored mosaic appearance.

The collection also includes several larger panels of Dutch sixteenth-century glass influenced by the painting style of that time. These panels are now on view at the Busch-Reisinger Museum and are considered rare and in fine preservation condition. The document concludes with the word "(end)."

The image shows an open book, specifically a page from the "Sunday Papers of July 27, 1958," published by the Harvard University News Office in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The page is titled "RELEASE" and contains a news announcement regarding an extensive collection of Medieval stained glass loaned to Harvard University by the Portsmouth Priory School of Portsmouth, Rhode Island.

The text details that the stained glass collection, collected by Claremont Mackay and presented to the Benedictine priory at Portsmouth by John W. Mackay, is being installed for viewing at the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard. The glass primarily dates from the thirteenth century and is believed to have been executed in Northern France. It is noted that the panels are small in size and create a multi-colored mosaic effect, relying heavily on the purity of the glass color for its rich visual impact.

Additionally, the announcement mentions that the collection includes several larger panels of Dutch sixteenth-century glass, which are influenced by the then-current style of painting. These panels are described as rare and in an unusually fine state of preservation, currently on view at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The page is formatted in a clean, typed style typical of mid-20th-century news releases, with a header indicating the source and date, and the text is centered and well-organized. The page also features a faint watermark or marking in the top left corner, which appears to be part of the book's binding or archival labeling.