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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1955-1958

ARCH.2013.5.7, Rendition: 796145

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The image depicts a document from the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture, located at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document is titled "Picture Lending Library" and provides information about the museum's services.

Key points from the document include:

  1. Picture Lending Library: The museum offers a wide variety of reproductions of paintings and drawings, featuring works by both old masters and contemporary artists.

  2. Membership: Students are encouraged to join the Museum Association with a student membership fee of $5.00 for the coming year.

  3. Rental Fees: The rental fees for pictures range from 50 cents to $2.00.

  4. Membership Privileges: All other privileges of membership are also available to students.

  5. Further Information: For more details, students are advised to inquire at the Museum office, which is open Mondays through Fridays from 9 AM to 5 PM.

The document appears to be a flyer or brochure aimed at promoting the museum's picture lending service and encouraging student membership.

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The image shows a page from a book or catalog related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The page is titled "PICTURE LENDING LIBRARY."

The text on the page provides information about the Picture Lending Library, which offers a wide variety of reproductions of paintings and drawings, including works by both old masters and contemporary artists. It encourages students to join the Museum Association, with a student membership fee of $5.00, which allows them to decorate their rooms for the year. The rental fees for pictures range from 50 cents to $2.00. Additionally, students gain access to all other privileges of membership.

For more information, the page instructs students to inquire at the Museum office during regular hours, Mondays through Fridays from 9 AM to 5 PM.

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The image shows a page from a brochure or informational pamphlet from the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture, located at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The page is titled "Picture Lending Library" and provides the following details:

  1. The library offers a variety of reproductions of paintings and drawings, including both old masters and newer works.
  2. Students are encouraged to join the Museum Association. Student membership costs $5.00 per year, and this membership allows students to decorate their rooms with pictures from the library.
  3. Rental fees for pictures range from 50 cents to $2.00.
  4. All other benefits of membership are also available to students.
  5. For more information, individuals are directed to inquire at the Museum office, which is open Mondays through Fridays from 9 AM to 5 PM.

The page is part of a book or pamphlet, with visible green and brown bookmarks or tabs on the left side.

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The image shows a page from a booklet or brochure from the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The content on the page is titled "PICTURE LENDING LIBRARY." It describes a service offering a wide variety of reproductions of paintings and drawings, ranging from old masters to contemporary works. The text invites readers to join the Museum Association with a student membership fee of $5.00, which allows borrowing pictures for the year at rental fees ranging from 50 cents to $2.00 per picture. Members also receive other privileges. For more information, readers are directed to inquire at the Museum office, Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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The image is of a printed informational sheet from the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture, which is part of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The document advertises the museum's Picture Lending Library, which offers a wide variety of reproductions of paintings and drawings by both old masters and more contemporary artists.

Here are the key points mentioned in the document:

  1. Museum Association Membership:

    • Student membership costs $5.00.
    • Membership allows students to decorate their rooms for the coming year.
  2. Picture Rental Fees:

    • The rental fees per picture range from 50 cents to $2.00.
  3. Membership Privileges:

    • All other privileges of membership are also available to students.
  4. Contact Information:

    • For further information, inquiries can be made at the Museum office.
    • The office is open Mondays through Fridays from 9 AM to 5 PM.

The sheet is designed to inform students about the opportunity to rent artwork reproductions and join the museum association.

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The image shows an open book page from the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture at Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The page is titled "Picture Lending Library."

The text on the page provides information about the museum's picture lending service:

  • The service offers a wide variety of reproductions of paintings and drawings, including works by old masters and contemporary artists.
  • Students can join the Museum Association for a fee of $5.00 per year.
  • Membership includes the ability to borrow pictures for decorating rooms, with rental fees ranging from 50 cents to $2.00 per picture.
  • All other privileges of membership are also available to students.
  • For further information, individuals are advised to inquire at the Museum office, which is open Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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The image is a photograph of an open printed page from what appears to be a pamphlet or book. The page is part of a section describing the "PICTURE LENDING LIBRARY" offered by the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture at Harvard University, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts. The text states that there is a wide variety of reproductions of paintings and drawings available: both old masters and new.

The page encourages readers to join the Museum Association with a student membership costing $5.00, which allows them to decorate their room for the upcoming year. Rental fees for the pictures are listed, ranging from 50 cents to $2.00. It notes that all other privileges of membership are also available to students.

The information paragraph concludes with an invitation to seek further information by inquiring at the museum office, which is open Monday through Friday, from 9 to 5. The book or pamphlet has a green binding or cover along the edge and shows some signs of wear and age, such as discolored pages and visible binding glue. The photograph is taken in such a way that the left-hand side of the open page is slightly out of view, focusing the reader's attention on the right-hand side with the text.

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The image shows a typed notice on a single sheet of paper placed in an open book or binder. The notice is from the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The heading of the notice reads "PICTURE LENDING LIBRARY."

The content of the notice explains that the museum offers a wide variety of reproductions of paintings and drawings, both old masters and new. It invites students to join the Museum Association for a membership fee of $5.00 to decorate their rooms for the coming year, with rental fees for pictures ranging from 50 cents to $2.00. Other membership privileges are also available to students.

The notice concludes by stating that for further information, one should inquire at the Museum office, open Mondays through Fridays, from 9 AM to 5 PM.

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The image shows an open book or booklet with a clean, minimalist design. The visible page is titled "PICTURE LENDING LIBRARY" and is associated with the BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM OF GERMANIC CULTURE at HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAMBRIDGE 38, MASSACHUSETTS.

Key Details:

  1. Title and Header:

    • The top of the page prominently displays the museum's name and affiliation with Harvard University.
    • The title "PICTURE LENDING LIBRARY" is centered and bolded, indicating the focus of the content.
  2. Content Description:

    • The text describes the lending library as offering "a wide variety of Reproductions of paintings and drawings: old masters and new." This suggests the library provides a diverse collection of art reproductions.
  3. Membership Information:

    • The page invites readers to join the Museum Association, specifically highlighting Student Membership at a cost of $5.00.
    • It mentions that membership allows students to decorate their room with reproductions for the coming year.
    • Rental fees for individual pictures range from 50ยข to $2.00.
    • The text notes that all other privileges of membership are also available to students.
  4. Contact Information:

    • For further details, the page directs readers to inquire at the Museum office, which is open Mondays through Fridays, 9-5.

Design and Layout:

  • The page has a clean, typed layout with clear headings and organized text.
  • The edges of the book show signs of wear, with visible creases and slight discoloration, suggesting frequent use or age.
  • The spine of the book is visible, indicating it is part of a bound collection or archive.

Context:

  • The Busch-Reisinger Museum is known for its focus on Germanic culture and art, and this page reflects its educational and community engagement efforts by offering art reproductions for students and the public.

Overall, the image depicts an informational page from a museum publication, promoting a picture lending library service for students and members.

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The image features an open book with a white cover and a green spine. The book is titled "Picture Lending Library" and is associated with the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The page displays text in black font, with some words highlighted in red. The text provides information about the museum's Picture Lending Library, which offers a wide variety of reproductions of paintings and drawings from old masters and new artists. It also mentions the membership fees for students, rental fees per picture, and the availability of other privileges to students. The book appears to be a catalog or brochure for the museum's Picture Lending Library service.