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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1951-1952

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The image shows a scrapbook page containing several newspaper clippings related to stained glass art. The clippings are from different newspapers and appear to be from the mid-20th century, specifically around July 1952. Here is a summary of the articles:

  1. The Globe (July 27, 1952) - "Mackay Gift of Stained Glass at Fogg Museum":

    • This article reports on a collection of medieval stained glass panels gifted to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University by Portsmouth Priory and St. John's College. The collection includes 13th and 14th-century panels, which were originally part of the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
  2. "Stained Glass Panels Loaned at Harvard":

    • This clipping mentions that a collection of medieval stained glass has been loaned to the Fogg Art Museum by Portsmouth Priory School. The panels are described as 13th and 14th-century glass from the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
  3. The Cambridge Chronicle-Sun - "Beautiful Exhibit of Stained Glass at Harvard Museums":

    • This article discusses an extensive collection of medieval stained glass on loan to Harvard University for the Fogg Art Museum. The glass panels, which are described as being in a remarkable state of preservation, are from the 13th and 14th centuries and were originally part of the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The exhibit is noted for its rich colors and intricate designs.

The clippings are pasted onto the scrapbook page, with some overlapping each other. The page also has a handwritten note indicating the date "Post 7/27/52." The scrapbook itself has a green cover and is bound with string.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook containing newspaper clippings related to the loan of medieval stained glass panels to Harvard University's museums. Here are the details:

  1. Top Clipping (The Globe, July 27, 1952):

    • Headline: "Mackay Gift of Stained Glass to Harvard"
    • Content: The article describes a collection of medieval stained glass that has been loaned to Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum by Clarence Mackay. The glass was collected over several years and includes pieces from the 14th and 15th centuries, primarily from the Portsmouth Priory in England. The glass is believed to be of significant historical and artistic value.
  2. Middle Clipping (The Cambridge Chronicle-Sun):

    • Headline: "Early Copy of Scott's 'Oriole' and 'Beautiful Exhibit of Stained Glass at Harvard Museums'"
    • Content:
      • The first part of the clipping mentions an early copy of an article about Scott's "Oriole."
      • The second part discusses the same collection of medieval stained glass, emphasizing its extensive nature and the fact that it has been loaned to Harvard University. The glass was collected by Clarence Mackay and presented to the Fogg Art Museum. The article highlights that the collection includes various pieces from the 13th, 14th, and 15th centuries, with some panels believed to be from the 12th century. The glass is noted for its rich colors and detailed craftsmanship.
  3. Annotations:

    • There is a handwritten note on the top clipping, dated July 27, 1952, indicating that it was posted on that date.
    • A date stamp on the middle clipping also indicates it was from July 27, 1952.

The clippings collectively provide information on the historical significance and the loan details of the stained glass collection to Harvard's Fogg Art Museum.

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The image shows an open page from a newspaper clipping collection, specifically from the mid-20th century. The clippings are related to stained glass art and are focused on Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum.

Here are the details of the articles visible:

  1. Top Left Clipping (Globe, July 27, 1952):

    • Title: "Mackay Gift of Stained Glass at Fogg Museum"
    • Content: This article discusses the donation of medieval stained glass to Harvard by Clarence Mackay. The stained glass, collected by Mackay, is now being installed in the Fogg Art Museum. The collection includes panels from the 13th century, some of which are attributed to Dutch masters of the 16th century. The glass is noted for its historical significance and its preservation.
  2. Top Right Clipping (Stained Glass Panels Loaned at Harvard):

    • Brief Summary: Another piece that mentions stained glass panels being loaned to Harvard. It highlights the historical and artistic value of the pieces, which include pieces from the 13th century and are part of the Mackay collection.
  3. Bottom Left Clipping (The Cambridge Chronicle-Sun, from Scott’s Oriole):

    • Title: "Early Copy"
    • Content: A smaller snippet of text from a newspaper, likely detailing the early history or presentation of stained glass pieces.
  4. Bottom Right Clipping (The Cambridge Chronicle-Sun, July 27, 1952):

    • Title: "Beautiful Exhibit of Stained Glass at Harvard Museums"
    • Content: This article describes the installation of an extensive collection of medieval stained glass at Harvard’s museums. The Mackay collection includes both small and large pieces, some dating back to the 13th century. The glass is noted for its craftsmanship and rarity, with several pieces being attributed to notable artists of the period.

The collection is detailed in the context of a historical gift and the importance of preserving and showcasing these pieces within Harvard's art museum. The articles emphasize the significance and historical value of the stained glass panels, collected and donated by Clarence Mackay.

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The image shows an open book with several newspaper clippings pasted on one of its pages. The clippings are articles related to the topic of stained glass panels, particularly focusing on a collection that has been loaned to Harvard University. The articles are from different newspapers, including The Boston Globe, The Cambridge Chronicle, and The Boston Herald.

The main points from the articles include:

  1. Mackay Gift of Stained Glass at Fogg Museum (The Boston Globe, July 27, 1952):

    • A collection of medieval stained glass panels from the Portsmouth Priory has been loaned to Harvard by Clarence H. Mackay.
    • The panels, which date from the 12th to the 16th century, are being installed in the Fogg Art Museum for public viewing.
    • The collection includes 13th-century glass from the Cistercian abbey at Portes and 15th-century glass from the Church of St. Pierre in Reims.
  2. Stained Glass Panels Loaned at Harvard (The Cambridge Chronicle, date not clear):

    • The article also mentions the loan of the extensive collection of medieval stained glass to Harvard by Clarence H. Mackay.
    • The glass is being installed in the Fogg Art Museum and will be on view for some time.
  3. Beautiful Exhibit of Stained Glass at Harvard Museums (The Boston Herald, date not clear):

    • Describes the collection of medieval glass, including pieces from the 13th to the 16th century, now on display at the Harvard museums.
    • The articles highlight the historical and artistic significance of the panels, which are believed to have been made in France.

The articles collectively emphasize the importance and beauty of the stained glass collection, its historical background, and its availability for viewing at the Harvard museums.

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The image shows a newspaper page dated July 27, 1952, from the publication "Y. Globe" and includes articles from "The Cambridge Chronicle-Sun."

Top Article:

Headline: Mackay Gift of Stained Glass Now at Fogg Museum

Content Summary:

  • A collection of medieval stained glass, previously owned by Clarence H. Mackay, has been loaned to Harvard University.
  • The glass pieces were initially part of the collections at the School of Portsmouth, R. L., and are now displayed at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • The collection includes works from various periods, notably the 15th and 16th centuries.
  • One of the most significant pieces is from the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul in Nantes, France, dating to the 15th century.
  • The collection was gathered by the late Henry C. Lawrence and was curated by Roy Grosvenor Thomas.
  • It includes stained glass panels from around the 12th century and a notable panel from Canterbury Cathedral.
  • The pieces are being studied for their rich iconography and artistic merit.

Bottom Article:

Headline: Beautiful Exhibit of Stained Glass at Harvard Museums

Content Summary:

  • An extensive collection of medieval stained glass, once owned by Clarence H. Mackay, is now on display at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum.
  • The collection, spanning from the 12th to the 17th century, is being loaned for several years.
  • The exhibit includes a variety of panels, with the majority being from the 16th century.
  • The pieces come from different regions, primarily France, and are noted for their historical and artistic significance.
  • The exhibit is curated to show the evolution of stained glass art over several centuries.
  • The panels are described as being in excellent condition, offering a unique insight into the artistic styles and techniques of the periods they represent.

Both articles highlight the importance of the stained glass collection, its historical value, and its current exhibition at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum.

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The image shows two newspaper clippings from different publications, both dated July 27, 1952, and pasted into a scrapbook or album. The clippings detail the loan of medieval stained glass panels to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

  1. The first clipping, from the Boston Globe, is titled "Mackay Gift of Stained Glass at Fogg Museum." It describes a collection of medieval stained glass, which includes pieces from the 13th and 14th centuries, being loaned to the Fogg Art Museum. The glass is from the collection of Clarence H. Mackay and was previously displayed at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. The article mentions that the collection includes panels from the 13th century and some from the 14th century, with several pieces believed to be from the 13th century. The panels are from the Portsmouth Priory and were collected by John W. Mackay.

  2. The second clipping, from the Cambridge Chronicle-Sun, is titled "Beautiful Exhibit of Stained Glass at Harvard Museums." This article also discusses the loan of the extensive collection of medieval stained glass to the Fogg Art Museum. It highlights that the collection includes pieces from the 13th and 14th centuries, with some panels being particularly notable for their artistic value and preservation. The article mentions that the panels are from Portsmouth Priory and were collected by Clarence H. Mackay.

Both articles emphasize the historical and artistic significance of the stained glass panels and their temporary exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum. The panels are described as being in an unusually fine state of preservation.

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The image shows a scrapbook page containing three newspaper clippings relating to stained glass exhibits at Harvard University. The clippings appear to be from different newspapers, each providing a brief write-up on the Mackay Gift of stained glass panels loaned to the Fogg Museum at Harvard.

The clippings are arranged on a cream-colored page. The top left clipping is dated July 27, 1952, from the Globe newspaper and discusses the Mackay Gift of stained glass at the Fogg Museum. The top right clipping also mentions stained glass panels loaned to Harvard, and has a handwritten note that says "Post 7/29/52." The bottom clipping from The Cambridge Chronicle-Sun titled "Beautiful Exhibit of Stained Glass at Harvard Museums" overlaps partially with the other articles, as it states the extensive collection of medieval stained glass that has been loaned to Harvard University by the Portsmouth Priory School of Portsmouth, RI.

The scrapbook page is framed by a green border indicating the binding, and paper tabs or clips are visible at the top and bottom right edges, possibly used to hold the page or mark the book.

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This is an image of an open book or scrapbook with newspaper clippings pasted onto the pages. On the left side of the two-page spread, there is a clipping with the headline "Mackay Gift of Stained Glass at Fogg Museum" followed by the text, which is partially visible due to another clipping that has been placed on top. The overlapping clipping has the headline "Stained Glass Panels Loaned out at Harvard." There seems to be a date written by hand on the overlapping clipping which reads "Post 7/23/23". Below these clippings, there's another article with the visible title "THE CAMBRIDGE CHRONICLE-SUN" but the rest of the headline is obscured by the removal of some portion of the clipping.

On the right page, there is a third newspaper clipping titled "Beautiful Exhibit of Stained Glass at Harvard Museums." There are visible signs of aging on the paper, such as discoloration, and a ribbon or marker placed within the book is also visible protruding from the top edge of the right page. The pages of the book are yellowed with age, suggesting that these clippings are historical documents. The content of the articles appears to discuss stained glass artworks and their exhibition, possibly related to the Harvard museums.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or album with three newspaper clippings glued onto one blank page. The clippings are about stained glass panels loaned to Harvard University for exhibition. The articles mention the collection is from the Portsmouth Priory School of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, and discuss the history and significance of the stained glass, noting the pieces are from the 13th and 16th centuries, originating mostly from Northern France and the Netherlands. One of the clippings is dated July 27, 1952. The exhibit was held at the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard. The articles highlight the beauty, rarity, and fine preservation of the stained glass panels on display.

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The image shows an open book with two visible pages, likely from a newspaper or periodical, dated July 27, 1902. The left page features an article titled "Mackay Gift of Stained Glass at Fogg Museum" from The Globe. The article discusses the donation of a collection of medieval stained glass to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University by Clarence Mackay. It highlights the historical significance of the collection, which includes panels from the 13th to the 16th centuries, many from Northern France, and notes that the glass will be displayed at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The right page contains two articles:

  1. "Stained Glass Panels Loaned at Harvard" from The Cambridge Chronicle-Sun, describing an extensive collection of stained glass loaned to Harvard University by the Portsmouth Priory School of Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The glass is curated by Professor R. John Coledge and includes panels from the 12th to the 16th centuries, with a focus on Dutch and Northern French styles.
  2. "Beautiful Exhibit of Stained Glass at Harvard Museums" also from The Cambridge Chronicle-Sun, elaborating on the same exhibit. It emphasizes the rarity and fine state of preservation of the glass panels, noting their historical and artistic value. The article mentions that the collection includes works from the 13th century and highlights the multi-colored glass and intricate designs.

Handwritten notes are visible on the right page, including the words "Post 7/27/52", suggesting a later annotation or reference date. The book appears to be part of an archive or collection, as indicated by the structured layout and the presence of handwritten markings. The content focuses on art and museum exhibitions, particularly stained glass collections at Harvard.