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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1958-1960

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The image shows an open page from a book or a pamphlet that contains information about Sunday afternoon openings at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The text is divided into two sections:

  1. The first section (in red and black text) announces the museum's Sunday afternoon openings on October 18, November 8, December 13, and January 10, 1960, from 2 to 5 p.m. It mentions a series of gallery talks covering the museum's entire collection of German art, given at 3 p.m. on each of these afternoons by Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps, Assistant Curator. The subjects for the talks are:

    • October 18: Early Mediaeval Art
    • November 8: Architectural Sculpture of the Gothic Period
    • December 13: Late Gothic Painting and Sculpture
    • January 10: The Renaissance
  2. The second section (in black text) provides similar information, focusing on the Sunday afternoon openings on November 8, December 13, and January 17, 1960, from 2 to 5 p.m. It also mentions the gallery talks at 3 p.m. by Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps, Assistant Curator, with the next talk scheduled for November 8 on the subject of Architectural Sculpture of the Gothic Period.

The layout includes a beige-colored paper with black text pasted onto the main page, and the overall design suggests a formal and informative presentation of the museum's schedule and events.

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The image shows two pages from what appears to be a record book or an archive related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. Both pages contain announcements for "Sunday Afternoon Openings."

The first page includes a detailed announcement for several specific Sundays in 1960:

  • October 18
  • November 8
  • December 13
  • January 10

On these dates, the museum would be open from 2 to 5 p.m. Additionally, a series of gallery talks covering the museum's collection of German art would be given at 3 p.m. by Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps, Assistant Curator. The topics of these talks are listed as:

  • October 18: Early Medieval Art
  • November 8: Architectural Sculpture of the Gothic Period
  • December 13: Late Gothic Painting and Sculpture
  • January 10: The Renaissance

The second page contains a partial or updated announcement for three Sundays in 1960:

  • November 8
  • December 13
  • January 17

The museum would be open from 2 to 5 p.m. on these dates, with a gallery talk at 3 p.m. by Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps. It specifically mentions the talk on November 8, which will cover "Architectural Sculpture of the Gothic Period." There is no mention of the other two talks on this page.

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The image shows a page from a booklet or a notice from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The booklet contains information about "Sunday Afternoon Openings" for the museum during the year 1960.

The top part of the image lists the following details:

  • Dates the museum will be open: October 18, November 8, December 13, and January 10.
  • Time of opening: from 2 to 5 p.m.
  • A series of gallery talks will be given by Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps, Assistant Curator, at 3 p.m. on each of these Sundays.
  • The subjects covered in the talks are:
    • October 18: Early Medieval Art
    • November 8: Architectural Sculpture of the Gothic Period
    • December 13: Late Gothic Painting and Sculpture
    • January 10: The Renaissance

Below this, there is another notice, partially visible, which seems to mention additional dates for the same events:

  • Dates the museum will be open: November 8, December 13, and January 17.
  • The next talk is on November 8 and will focus on Architectural Sculpture of the Gothic Period.

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The image shows two pages from a booklet or pamphlet related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. Both pages are titled "Sunday Afternoon Openings" and provide details about the museum's open days and events for the year 1960.

The top page indicates that the museum will be open on October 18, November 8, December 13, and January 10 from 2 to 5 p.m. It also mentions a series of gallery talks covering the museum's entire collection of German art, given at 3 p.m. by Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps, Assistant Curator. The topics for these talks are listed as follows:

  • October 18: Early Mediaeval Art
  • November 8: Architectural Sculpture of the Gothic Period
  • December 13: Late Gothic Painting and Sculpture
  • January 10: The Renaissance

The bottom page also details "Sunday Afternoon Openings" and states that the museum will be open on November 8, December 13, and January 17 from 2 to 5 p.m. It similarly mentions gallery talks by Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps at 3 p.m. on these afternoons, starting with "Architectural Sculpture of the Gothic Period" on November 8. However, this page does not list the subsequent topics for the gallery talks.

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The image shows two pages from an informational booklet or pamphlet from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. Both pages provide details about "Sunday Afternoon Openings."

First Page:

  • Title: Sunday Afternoon Openings
  • Dates the Museum will be open:
    • October 18, 1960
    • November 8, 1960
    • December 13, 1960
    • January 10, 1960 (likely a typo, should be 1961)
  • Hours: 2 to 5 p.m.
  • Event Details:
    • A series of gallery talks covering the Museum’s entire collection of German art will be given at 3 p.m. by Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps, Assistant Curator.
    • Topics and Dates:
      • October 18: Early Mediaeval Art
      • November 8: Architectural Sculpture of the Gothic Period
      • December 13: Late Gothic Painting and Sculpture
      • January 10: The Renaissance

Second Page:

  • Title: Sunday Afternoon Openings
  • Dates the Museum will be open:
    • November 8, 1960
    • December 13, 1960
    • January 17, 1960 (likely another typo, should be 1961)
  • Hours: 2 to 5 p.m.
  • Event Details:
    • A series of gallery talks, covering the Museum’s entire collection of German art, will be given at 3 p.m. on these afternoons by Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps, Assistant Curator.
    • The next talk will be:
      • November 8: Architectural Sculpture of the Gothic Period

Both pages highlight the museum's special Sunday openings and the accompanying educational talks focusing on different periods and aspects of German art.

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The image shows two pages from a book or brochure related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The pages detail the schedule for Sunday Afternoon Openings in 1960.

The first page announces that the museum will be open on October 18, November 8, December 13, and January 10, from 2 to 5 p.m. On each of these afternoons, gallery talks covering the museum's entire collection of German art will be given at 3 p.m. by Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps, Assistant Curator. The topics for these talks are as follows:

  • October 18: Early Mediaeval Art
  • November 8: Architectural Sculpture of the Gothic Period
  • December 13: Late Gothic Painting and Sculpture
  • January 10: The Renaissance

The second page provides a similar announcement but with slightly different dates. It states the museum will be open on November 8, December 13, and January 17, from 2 to 5 p.m. The gallery talks will again be given at 3 p.m. by Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps, Assistant Curator. The next talk mentioned is:

  • November 8: Architectural Sculpture of the Gothic Period

Both pages emphasize the museum's commitment to providing educational talks on its collection of German art.

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The image shows an open book or a bound collection of papers with a single leaf turned. On the right-hand side page, there are two pieces of paper pasted or attached to the page. Both papers are notices about "Sunday Afternoon Openings" at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University.

The top notice outlines that the museum will be open on October 18, November 8, December 13, and January 10, 1960, from 2 to 5 p.m. It mentions a series of gallery talks covering the museum's entire collection of German art, which will be given at 3 p.m. on those afternoons by Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps, Assistant Curator. A list of subjects for each date is provided:

  • October 18: Early Medieval Art
  • November 8: Architectural Sculpture of the Gothic Period
  • December 13: Late Gothic Painting and Sculpture
  • January 10: The Renaissance

The bottom notice is a shorter version with the same heading, but it only lists one upcoming talk about "Architectural Sculpture of the Gothic Period" on November 8.

The book itself is held open, apparently by another object at the top of the page, and seems to be lying on a surface that's out of the field of view. The left page of the book is blank, giving emphasis to the notices attached to the right page. The bindings of the book and the curvature of the opened pages suggest it's a sizable volume.

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The image shows an open book with two dated printed notices about Sunday Afternoon openings at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. Both notices provide information about the museum's opening dates and a series of gallery talks on German art given by Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps, Assistant Curator.

The top notice printed in red text announces dates:

  • October 18: Early Mediaeval Art
  • November 8: Architectural Sculpture of the Gothic Period
  • December 13: Late Gothic Painting and Sculpture
  • January 10, 1960: The Renaissance
    The museum is open from 2 to 5 p.m., with talks at 3 p.m. on these Sundays.

The bottom notice printed in black text announces dates:

  • November 8
  • December 13
  • January 17, 1960
    again from 2 to 5 p.m. with talks at 3 p.m. The next talk advertised specifically is on "Architectural Sculpture of the Gothic Period" on November 8.

Both notices are pasted on the right page of the book, which has a green cloth-bound cover seen along the edges. The background surface under the book is light gray.

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The image shows an open book or booklet with two pages visible, both from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The pages detail Sunday Afternoon Openings for the museum, providing information about scheduled gallery talks and museum hours.

Top Page:

  • Header:
    • "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM" and "HARVARD UNIVERSITY" are prominently displayed at the top in bold, capitalized text.
  • Title:
    • "Sunday Afternoon Openings" is centered and highlighted in bold.
  • Content:
    • The museum will be open on October 18, November 8, December 13, and January 10, 1960, from 2 to 5 p.m.
    • A series of gallery talks will cover the museum's entire collection of German art, given at 3 p.m. on each of these afternoons by Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps, Assistant Curator.
    • The subjects of the talks are listed as follows:
      • October 18: Early Medieval Art
      • November 8: Architectural Sculpture of the Gothic Period
      • December 13: Late Gothic Painting and Sculpture
      • January 10: The Renaissance

Bottom Page:

  • Header:
    • Similar to the top page, it displays "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM" and "HARVARD UNIVERSITY."
  • Title:
    • "Sunday Afternoon Openings" is again centered and bolded.
  • Content:
    • The museum will be open on November 8, December 13, and January 17, 1960, from 2 to 5 p.m.
    • The same series of gallery talks will be given at 3 p.m. by Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps, Assistant Curator.
    • The specific talk scheduled for November 8 is highlighted:
      • November 8: Architectural Sculpture of the Gothic Period

Design and Layout:

  • The pages have a clean, formal layout typical of institutional or museum publications.
  • The text is printed in a serif font, with key details (dates, times, and talk titles) emphasized in bold.
  • The pages appear to be part of a booklet or program, likely intended for distribution to visitors or stakeholders.

Overall Impression:

The image depicts a historical program or announcement from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, showcasing its commitment to public engagement through scheduled gallery talks on specific Sundays in the fall and winter of 1960. The focus is on German art, with a structured series of lectures covering various artistic periods and styles.

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The image shows a page from a book or brochure with information about the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The text is in red and black, and it appears to be a schedule or announcement for Sunday afternoon openings of the museum. The museum will be open on specific dates from October 18 to January 10, 1960, from 2 to 5 p.m. A series of gallery talks will cover the museum's entire collection of German art, given by Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps, Assistant Curator, at 3 p.m. on each of these afternoons. The subjects will be Early Medieval Art, Architectural Sculpture of the Gothic Period, Late Gothic Painting and Sculpture, and The Renaissance.