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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1955-1958

ARCH.2013.5.7, Rendition: 796170

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The image shows an open book with two pieces of paper affixed to one of its pages, both related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.

The first piece of paper is a notice about an exhibition titled "German Art at Harvard: I, 1890-1915." It states that this is the first of two major exhibitions of 20th-century German painting, sculpture, and graphic art from the collections of the University. The exhibition is to be on view from November 25 to December 30, 1957. Additionally, gallery talks in connection with this exhibition are scheduled for the following Saturday afternoons at 3 p.m.: November 30, December 7, and December 14.

The second piece of paper is an invitation to a special open house at the Busch-Reisinger Museum for members and their guests on Sunday, December 15, from two until five o'clock. The invitation mentions that a gallery talk on the current exhibition, "German Art at Harvard, 1890-1915," will be given by Mrs. Reginald Phelps at 3 p.m., followed by a serving of sherry.

There is also some handwriting visible on the page, which includes the date "December 15."

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The image shows two notices from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, likely inserted into a book or pamphlet.

The first notice, titled "German Art at Harvard: I 1890-1915," announces a major exhibition of 20th-century German painting, sculpture, and graphic art from the collections of Harvard University. This exhibition is scheduled to be on view from November 25 to December 30, 1957. It mentions that gallery talks will be held on the following Saturdays at 3 p.m., specifically on November 30, December 7, and December 14.

The second notice invites members and their guests to a special open-house at the museum on Sunday afternoon, December 8, from 2 p.m. until 5 o'clock. This open-house includes a gallery talk on the current exhibition, "German Art at Harvard, 1890-1915," which will be given by Mrs. Reginald Phelps at 3 p.m. Sherry will be served during this event. The text of the notice is handwritten.

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The image shows two documents related to exhibitions at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.

  1. The first document is a notice for the exhibition titled "German Art at Harvard: I 1890-1915." It describes the first of two major exhibitions of 20th-century German painting, sculpture, and graphic art from the University's collections. The exhibition is scheduled to be on view from November 25 to December 30, 1957. Gallery talks are planned on the following Saturday afternoons at 3 p.m.: November 30, December 7, and December 14.

  2. The second document is an invitation for a special open-house event at the museum. It invites members and their guests to attend on Sunday, December 8, from two until five o'clock. A gallery talk on the current exhibition, "German Art at Harvard, 1890-1915," is scheduled to be given by Mrs. Reginald Phelps at 3 p.m. Sherry will be served during the event.

The pages appear to be from a scrapbook or an album, given the worn edges and the way the documents are affixed. There are some handwritten notes on the left side of the page, including a date written in ink, "Dec. 15."

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The image shows a page from a book or an album, specifically from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. There are two main inserts on the page:

  1. The first insert at the top, titled "GERMAN ART AT HARVARD: I, 1890-1915," describes an exhibition of 20th-century German painting, sculpture, and graphic art from the collections of the university. The exhibition was on view from November 25 to December 30, 1957. Gallery talks related to the exhibition were scheduled for three Saturdays at 3 p.m.: November 30, December 7, and December 14.

  2. The second insert at the bottom invites attendees to a special open-house event at the museum for members and their guests on Sunday afternoon, December 8, from two until five o'clock. The event included a gallery talk on the current exhibition, "German Art at Harvard, 1890-1915," to be given by Mrs. Reginald Phelps at 3 p.m. Sherry was to be served during the event.

The page also includes some handwritten notes, including a date "Dec. 15" on the left margin, likely indicating when the page was added or noted in the book.

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The image shows an exhibition announcement from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The document details two related events:

  1. Exhibition:

    • Title: "German Art at Harvard: I 1890-1915"
    • Description: This is the first of two major exhibitions featuring 19th-century German painting, sculpture, and graphic art from the collections of Harvard University.
    • Duration: The exhibition is on view from November 25 to December 30, 1957.
  2. Gallery Talks and Open House:

    • Gallery Talks: There will be talks related to the exhibition on Saturday afternoons at 3 p.m. on the following dates: November 30, December 7, and December 14.
    • Open House: Members of the Harvard University community and their guests are invited to a special open house at the museum on Sunday, December 8, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. During this event, a gallery talk on the current exhibition, "German Art at Harvard, 1890-1915," will be given by Dr. Reginald Phelps at 3 p.m. Refreshments, specifically sherry, will be served.

The document appears to have been taped into a book or binder, as indicated by the visible tape on the left side. There is also a handwritten note indicating "until Dec. 15."

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The image depicts an open page from a notebook or scrapbook, containing two pieces of paper glued onto it. Both pieces of paper are invitations related to an art exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.

  1. Top Invitation:

    • Title: "German Art at Harvard: I 1890-1915"
    • Description: This invitation announces the first of two major exhibitions of 20th-century German painting, sculpture, and graphic art from the collections of the University. The exhibition is scheduled from November 25 to December 30, 1957.
    • Additional Information: Gallery talks connected with the exhibition are to be given on the following Saturday afternoons at 3 p.m.: November 30, December 7, and December 14.
  2. Bottom Invitation:

    • Description: This is a personal invitation to attend a special open-house at the museum for members and their guests on Sunday afternoon, December 8, from two until five o'clock.
    • Additional Information: A gallery talk on the current exhibition, "German Art at Harvard, 1890-1915," will be given by Dr. Reginald Pelzer at 3 p.m., with sherry to be served.

There is also some handwritten text on the left side of the page, which appears to say "Held Dec. 15," possibly indicating a note about the event or a related activity.

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This image shows a page from a book or pamphlet, primarily featuring two pieces of text material that appear to be notices or invitations. On the upper part of the page, there's an announcement associated with the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, which provides details about "GERMAN ART AT HARVARD: I 1890-1915." It describes the first of two major exhibitions of 20th-century German art - including painting, sculpture, and graphic art - that were on view from November 25 to December 30, 1957. The notice also mentions gallery talks in connection with the exhibition on specific Saturday afternoons.

Below this, there is another piece of text, which looks like a detached invitation or notice card. It also references the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University and extends a cordial invitation to a special open house at the museum for an event that took place on Sunday, December 8, during a specified time with a gallery talk about the same exhibition on German Art. This piece ends with the mention that sherry will be served, and it states that Dr. Reginald Phelps would be speaking.

There is some handwriting on the page at the bottom left that appears to read "Wed. Dec. 15." The condition of the page is a bit worn, with the upper left corner torn and tape residue visible, indicating that the invitation card may have been previously attached to the page. The page itself has minor discoloration, consistent with age or exposure.

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The image shows an open book or folder containing two printed invitation cards from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. Here is a detailed description:

Top Card:

  • Title: "GERMAN ART AT HARVARD: I 1890-1915"
  • Content:
    • The card announces the first of two major exhibitions of 20th-century German painting, sculpture, and graphic art from the collections of the University.
    • The exhibition will be on view from November 25 to December 30, 1957.
    • Gallery talks in connection with the exhibition will be held on Saturday afternoons at 3 p.m. on the following dates: November 30, December 7, and December 14.
  • Header: The card is from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University.

Bottom Card:

  • Title: "You are cordially invited to attend a special open-house at the Museum for members and their guests on Sunday afternoon, December 8, from two until five o'clock."
  • Content:
    • A gallery talk on the current exhibition, "German Art at Harvard, 1890-1915," will be given by Dr. Reginald Phelps at 3 p.m.
    • Sherry will be served.
  • Header: The card is also from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University.

Additional Observations:

  • The book or folder appears to have aged pages with visible wear, including some stains and handwritten notes.
  • There is a handwritten note in the top-left corner of the image that reads "Hund, Dec. 15", likely indicating a date or reference.
  • The cards are neatly placed within the pages, suggesting they were preserved or archived for record-keeping purposes.

Context:

The image depicts promotional materials for an art exhibition and a related open-house event at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, highlighting German art from the period 1890–1915. The materials provide details about the exhibition dates, gallery talks, and a special open-house invitation for members and guests.

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The image shows an open book with a green cover and a white page. The page contains text about the exhibition of German art at Harvard University from 1890 to 1915. The exhibition is the first of two major exhibitions of 20th-century German painting, sculpture, and graphic art from the collections of the University. The exhibition will be on view from November 25 to December 30, 1957. Gallery talks will be given on the following Saturday afternoons at 3 p.m.: November 30, December 7, and December 14. The book also contains a white card with the text "You are cordially invited to attend a special open-house at the Museum for members and their guests on Sunday afternoon, December 8, from two until five o'clock. A gallery talk on the current exhibition, 'German Art at Harvard, 1890-1915,' will be given by Mrs. Reginald Phelps at 3 p.m. Sherry will be served."

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The image shows an open book with some text written on it. The book has a green border on the right and bottom sides. The book seems to be a collection of letters. The letters are written in black ink. The letters are written on the left side of the book. The book has some text written on the right side. The book seems to be opened to a page with some text written on it.