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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1952-1955

ARCH.2013.5.6, Rendition: 795824

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The image shows an old document, likely a program or announcement, from the 9th Annual Spring Exhibition of the Cambridge Art Association. The event took place from March 16 to April 11, 1953, at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The document appears to be aged, with some discoloration and wear visible on the paper. It is mounted or pasted into a larger book or binder with a green spine.

Additionally, there is a smaller announcement pasted below the main one. This announcement is for a public lecture at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The lecture is titled "The Van Eyck Misapprehensions of the Mystic Lamb in the Laboratory" and is to be given by Dr. Paul Coremans, Director of the Laboratoire Central des Musées de Belgique. The lecture is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, at 4:00 p.m. in the Small Lecture Hall and is under the joint auspices of the Fogg Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

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The image shows a page from an old book or a folder containing information about the 9th Annual Spring Exhibition of the Cambridge Art Association. The exhibition details are printed on the page:

  • The exhibition was held from March 16 to April 11, 1953.
  • It took place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

Below this main heading, there is a smaller inset with details of a public lecture organized jointly by the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard University's Busch-Reisinger Museum:

  • The lecture is titled "The Van Eyck Altarpiece of the Mystic Lamb in the Laboratory."
  • The speaker is Dr. Paul Coremans, who is the Director of the Laboratoire Central des Musées de Belgique.
  • The lecture is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, at 4:00 p.m.
  • The venue for the lecture is the Small Lecture Hall.

The book or folder appears to have some yellowed pages and a few areas of wear, indicating its age.

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The image shows an open book or album with two main documents pasted onto the right-hand page.

  1. The upper document is an announcement for the "9th Annual Spring Exhibition of Cambridge Art Association," which took place from March 16 to April 11, 1953, at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The text is centered and typed, with a clear and formal layout.

  2. The lower document is an announcement for a public lecture at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The lecture is to be given by Dr. Paul Coremans, Director of the Laboratoire Central des Musées de Belgique. The topic of the lecture is "The Van Eyck Altarpiece of the Mystic Lamb in the Laboratory." The lecture is scheduled for Thursday, March 19 at 4:00 p.m. in the Small Lecture Hall, under the joint auspices of the Fogg Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum. This text is also typed and presents a formal invitation or notice.

The page itself appears to be part of an album or scrapbook, with a green border along the left side. The background of the page is a light, possibly beige, color. The documents are securely attached, with the upper one having some visible staining or discoloration.

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The image shows a poster or program for events related to the Cambridge Art Association and Harvard University museums. Here are the detailed contents:

  1. Main Exhibition:

    • Title: 9th Annual Spring Exhibition
    • Organization: Cambridge Art Association
    • Dates: March 16 to April 11, 1953
    • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum
  2. Public Lecture:

    • Host Institution: Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University
    • Lecturer: Dr. Paul Coremans, Director of the "Laboratoire Central des Musées de Belgique" (Central Laboratory of Belgian Museums)
    • Subject: "The Van Eyck Altarpiece of the Mystic Lamb in the Laboratory"
    • Date and Time: Thursday, March 19, at 4:00 PM
    • Location: Small Lecture Hall
    • Sponsors: Jointly sponsored by the Fogg Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum

The document appears to be an original printed program, showing signs of aging and wear. It combines information about an art exhibition and a related public lecture at Harvard University.

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The image shows a page from an archival document, likely part of a bound book or scrapbook. The page contains two main pieces of information:

  1. Announcement for the 9th Annual Spring Exhibition:

    • Organizer: Cambridge Art Association
    • Dates: March 16 - April 11, 1953
    • Venue: Busch-Reisinger Museum
  2. Public Lecture Announcement:

    • Host: Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University
    • Lecturer: Dr. Paul Coremans, Director of Laboratoire Central des Musées de Belgique
    • Subject: "The Van Eyck Altarpieces of the Mystic Lamb in the Laboratory"
    • Date and Time: Thursday, March 19, 4:00 p.m.
    • Location: Small Lecture Hall
    • Joint Sponsorship: Under the joint auspices of the Fogg Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum

The page appears to be part of a larger collection of records, likely related to art exhibitions and lectures from the early 1950s. The document is neatly typed and arranged, indicating an organized effort to preserve such information.

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The image shows an open book with two pages visible. Here's a detailed description:

  1. Top Page:

    • The page is labeled as "9th Annual Spring Exhibition of Cambridge Art Association."
    • The exhibition was held from "MARCH 16 - APRIL 11, 1953" at the "Busch-Reisinger Museum."
    • The text is centered and written in a formal, printed style.
  2. Bottom Page:

    • This page features an announcement for a public lecture.
    • The lecture was organized by the "FOGG ART MUSEUM, HARVARD UNIVERSITY."
    • The speaker is Dr. Paul Coremans, Director of the Laboratoire Central des Musée de Belgique.
    • The subject of the lecture is "The Van Eyck Altarpieces of the Mystic Lamb in the Laboratory."
    • The lecture was scheduled for "Thursday, March 19, 4:00 p.m." in the Small Lecture Hall.
    • The event was under the joint auspices of the FOGG Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The book appears to be a record or catalog related to the Cambridge Art Association's exhibitions and events from 1953. The pages show some signs of wear, such as discoloration and some tears or holes, indicating the age and historical nature of the document.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or album page with two typewritten notices affixed to the page.

The larger notice at the top reads:
"9TH ANNUAL SPRING EXHIBITION
of
Cambridge Art Association

MARCH 16 - APRIL 11, 1953
Busch-Reisinger Museum"

The smaller notice at the bottom reads:
"FOGG ART MUSEUM
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
PUBLIC LECTURE
Dr. Paul Coremans, Director
Laboratoire Central des Musée de Belgique
Subject: 'The Van Eyck Altarpiece of the Mystic Lamb in the Laboratory'

Thursday, March 19 4:00 p.m. Small Lecture Hall
under the joint auspices of the Fogg Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum."

The page is part of a green-bound album, and there are some discolorations or stains on the page around the notices.

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The image shows a page from what appears to be a program or catalogue related to art events. At the top center, the text reads "9TH ANNUAL SPRING EXHIBITION" followed by "of" and below that "Cambridge Art Association". Directly underneath, the dates "MARCH 16 - APRIL 11, 1953" and "Busch-Reisinger Museum" are printed, indicating the duration and location of the exhibition.

Below this section, there is another text box with the title "FOGG ART MUSEUM HARVARD UNIVERSITY PUBLIC LECTURE". It announces a public lecture by Dr. Paul Coremans, Director of the "Laboratoire Central des Musée de Belgique". The subject of the lecture is "The Van Eyck Altarpiece of the Mystic Lamb in the Laboratory". The date and time provided are "Thursday, March 19 at 4:00 p.m." in the "Small Lecture Hall". The text finishes by noting that the event is "under the joint auspices of the Fogg Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum".

The page is yellowed with age, and there are visible shadows of adhesive tape at the top corners, likely from where it was previously attached or displayed. The image provides a glimpse into historical art events and the cultural schedule of institutions associated with Harvard University in the early 1950s.

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The image shows the interior pages of a bound document, likely an archive or catalog, featuring two distinct entries or flyers.

Top Section:

  • Title: "9TH ANNUAL SPRING EXHIBITION of Cambridge Art Association"
  • Dates: March 16 – April 11, 1953
  • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum
  • The text is typed or printed on a light-colored page, and there are visible stains or marks on the paper, suggesting age or handling over time.

Bottom Section:

  • Title: "FOOG ART MUSEUM HARVARD UNIVERSITY PUBLIC LECTURE"
  • Speaker: Dr. Paul Coremans, Director, Laboratoire Central des Musées de Belgique
  • Lecture Topic: "The Van Ryck Altarpiece of the Mystic Lamb in the Laboratory"
  • Date and Time: Thursday, March 19, at 4:00 p.m.
  • Location: Small Lecture Hall
  • Sponsorship: Under the joint auspices of the Fogg Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum
  • This section is also typed or printed on a light-colored page, with similar signs of age and wear, including stains or discoloration.

Overall Description:

The document appears to be part of an archival collection, possibly from a university or museum library, documenting events and lectures related to art exhibitions and academic presentations. The pages show signs of aging, with visible stains and wear, indicating historical significance. The content suggests a focus on art history, specifically referencing an exhibition and a lecture on a notable altarpiece. The formal structure and typography imply an official or academic context.

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The image shows a book opened to a page with text. The page has a green border on the left side and a white border on the right side. The text on the page is in black font and reads "9TH ANNUAL SPRING EXHIBITION of Cambridge Art Association" and "MARCH 16 - APRIL 11, 1953". Below the text, there is a smaller piece of paper with the text "Fogg Art Museum Harvard University Public Lecture" and "Dr. Paul Coremans, Director Laboratoire Central des Musees de Belgique Subject: 'The Van Eyck Altarpiece of the Mystic Lamb in the Laboratory'". The book appears to be a catalog or exhibition guide for the 9th Annual Spring Exhibition of the Cambridge Art Association, which took place from March 16 to April 11, 1953, at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The smaller piece of paper with the text about the Fogg Art Museum lecture suggests that it was included in the book as a separate announcement or advertisement.