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The image shows two pages from a document related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The document details gifts and accessions to the museum's collection.

Page 1: Gifts

• The main source of current gifts is the Busch-Reisinger Museum Association.
• Over nine thousand dollars were contributed by members of the Association.
• Membership increased by about eight percent, with 118 new members joining, most of whom are students.
• A fund was established in memory of Mr. Louis W. Black, a long-time supporter of the museum, to purchase works of art. Contributors to this fund are listed, including individuals and organizations.
• Dr. Matthew T. Mellon is thanked for his generous unrestricted gift to the museum.

Page 2: Accessions

• Approximately two thousand dollars from the sale of publications were credited to current gifts as part of the museum's revolving publications fund.
• Several important objects of art were added to the museum's collection during the year.
• Notable acquisitions include three pieces of metalwork from the period of Folk Migrations, which supplement the Peabody Museum's collections.
• Two works from the High and Late Middle Ages were acquired: a Rhenish goldsmith's work from the fourteenth century and a polychromed wood devotional image from the Late Gothic period.
• A small-scale sculpture of a popular motif in Germany during the second half of the sixteenth century was also acquired.
• The museum obtained a pair of armed figures of Death from the eighteenth century.
• A miniature model of an oven from 1681 illustrates German interior furniture of the period.
• The museum's collection of nineteenth-century Germanic art was strengthened by gifts and purchases, including a drawing by Franz Horny and two drawings by Philipp Spitzweg.
• A third quarter of the nineteenth-century is represented by a bust of Friedrich Dürrenmatt by Josef Hoffmann and a drawing by Klimt.
• Additional gifts include silver and enamel "Liberty" spoons and a gold jeweled brooch from Mr. H. Wade White.

Overall, the document highlights the museum's efforts to acquire and preserve significant works of art, supported by contributions from members and supporters.

The image contains two pages from a document related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum. Here's a detailed summary of each page:

Page 1 (Left): Gifts

• The primary source of current gifts to the museum was the Busch-Reisinger Museum Association, which contributed over nine thousand dollars. Membership increased by about eighteen percent, with one hundred and fifteen new members joining, many of whom were students.
• A significant gift was made in memory of Mr. Louis W. Black by a group of his friends. This fund was used to purchase works of art, with the administration expressing gratitude to several individuals and organizations for their contributions, including:
  • Miss Evelyn B. Abelson, Artists Equity of Boston, Mr. Elliot Bailen, Miss Carol M. Bennedsen, Mr. Paul Bernat, Mr. Myron L. Black, The Boston Printmakers, Mrs. Hamlen Burr, Mr. J. S. Canter, Mr. Charles D. Childs, Coven and Suttenberg, Mr. and Mrs. Lester H. Dana, Miss Joan E. David, Mr. Peter H. Deitsch, Mr. Robert Ectman, Mr. Herbert B. Ehrmann, Mrs. Israel Friedlander, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Friedman, Mr. Saul S. Ganick, General Motors Corporation, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Glaser, Mr. and Mrs. Gouldston and Storrs, Mr. Earl R. Guttenberg, Mr. and Mrs. S. Kanegis, Mr. Stanley J. Kunitz, Mr. Robert M. Light, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Lowenthal, Mr. Eugene M. Lowenthal, Dr. and Mrs. Bertram J. Malenka, Mr. George A. Markell, Mr. and Mrs. Myron Markell, Mr. Samuel Markell, Mrs. Donald Marks, Mr. John D. Merriam, Miss Agnes Mongan, Mr. Cornelius Osgood, Mrs. Henry W. Pollock, The Joseph G. and Meyer Riesman Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. Laurence M. Ring, Dr. Meyer Ritvo, Mr. and Mrs. Frank del Rosario, Mr. Harold M. Rosenwald, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Rothenberg, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Saftel, Mr. Irving R. Schapiro, Mr. Ralph T. Siegler, Mr. Philip Solomon, Miss Catherine Stevens, Miss Reba Stewart, Mr. Elliott H. Stone, The Swetzoff Gallery, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe D. Trichter, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Vershbow, Mrs. Dorothy S. Villmont, Mr. and Mrs. Max Wasserman.
• Gratitude is also expressed to Dr. Matthew T. Mellon for his generous unrestricted gift to the Museum.

Page 2 (Right): Publications and Accessions

• The museum realized about two thousand dollars from the sale of publications, credited to current gifts as part of the revolving publications fund.
• Several significant art objects were added to the museum’s collection during the year:
  • Three pieces of metalwork from the Folk Migrations period, supplementing earlier collections from the Peabody Museum.
  • Two works from the high and late Middle Ages: a goldsmith's example from the fourteenth century and a polychromed wood devotional image of the Madonna and Child with St. Anne, a popular motif in Late Gothic Germany.
  • Two small sculptures from the sixteenth century, popular among German aristocrats.
  • A miniature model of an oven, dated 1681, illustrating a characteristic piece of furniture from German interiors.
• The museum strengthened its collection of nineteenth-century German art with significant gifts and purchases. Notable additions included a fine drawing by Franz Horny from 1816, and works by Spitzweg and Klimt. A set of silver and enamel spoons and a gold jeweled brooch were also added, gifts from Mr. H. Wade White.

The image shows two pages from a document related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum, detailing contributions and acquisitions.

Left Page:

• The primary section discusses gifts to the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
• Over nine thousand dollars were contributed by the members of the Busch-Reisinger Museum Association, with membership increasing by about eighteen percent. New members included many students.
• A significant fund for purchasing art was established in memory of Mr. Louis W. Black. The fund was made possible by various donors, including individuals like Miss Evelyn B. Abelson, Mr. Elliot Bailen, and others, as well as corporations like General Motors.
• Special mention is given to Dr. Matthew T. Mellon for his generous unrestricted gift to the museum.

Right Page:

• It discusses the realization of approximately two thousand dollars from the sale of publications, credited to current gifts.
• Accessions added to the collection during the year include:
  • Three pieces of metalwork from the Folk Migrations period.
  • Works from the high and late Middle Ages, such as a Rhenish goldsmith's piece from the fourteenth century and a polychromed wood devotional image of the Madonna and Child.
  • Sculptures from the late Gothic period, including a pair of armed figures of Death.
  • A faience model of an oven from the seventeenth century.
• The collection of nineteenth-century German art was enhanced through important gifts and purchases, including drawings by Franz Horny and Klimt, silver and enamel "Liberty" spoons, and a gold jewelled brooch by Mr. H. Wade White.

Overall, the document highlights the financial support and acquisitions that bolstered the Busch-Reisinger Museum's collections throughout the year.

The document is a report from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, detailing gifts and accessions. Significant contributions were made by the museum association and friends of Louis W. Black, with membership increasing by 18%. Notable acquisitions include medieval artwork, a model of an oven, and important German art, enhancing the museum's collections. The document also acknowledges various donors and the funds raised from the sale of publications.

The image displays two sections from a report related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

Left Page: Gifts

Title: BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM - Gifts

Content:

• The primary source of current gifts was the Busch-Reisinger Museum Association.

• Over $9,000 was contributed by members of the Association, with membership increasing by about eighteen percent.

• A total of 115 new members joined the Association, with the largest portion being students.

• A group of friends of Mr. Louis W. Black, a supporter of the Museum, created a memorial fund in his honor to purchase works of art.

• The administration expressed gratitude to those who made this fund possible, listing their names, which include:

  • Miss Evelyn B. Abelson
  • Mr. Eliot M. Bailen
  • Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Childs
  • Miss Joan E. David
  • Mr. Herbert B. Ehrmann
  • Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Friedmann
  • General Motors Corporation
  • Mr. Samuel Glaser
  • Mr. and Mrs. S. Kaneqis
  • Mr. Arthur M. Lowenthal
  • Mr. Bertram J. Malenka
  • Mr. and Mrs. Myron Markell
  • Mr. Henry W. Polock
  • Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Reisa
  • Mr. Harold M. Rosenwald
  • Mr. Daniel Rothenberg
  • Mr. Irving R. Schapiro
  • Miss Catherine Stevens
  • Mr. and Mrs. Monroe D. Trichter
  • Mr. and Mrs. Max Wasserman

• Special thanks were also given to Dr. Matthew T. Mellon for an unrestricted gift to the Museum.

Right Page: Accessions

Title: BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM - About $2,000 from Publications and Accessions

Content:

• About $2,000 from the sale of publications was added to current gifts, part of the revolving publications fund.
• Several significant art objects were added to the Museum's collection during the year.

Notable Acquisitions:

• Medieval Period:

  • Three pieces of metalwork from the period of Folk Migrations, enhancing the earlier material in the Peabody Museum.
  • Two works from the high and late Middle Ages:
    • A fine example of Rhenish goldsmithy from the fourteenth century.
    • A polychromed wood devotional image of Madonna and Child and St. Anne, a popular motif from the Late Gothic period in Germany.

• Seventeenth Century:

  • Two small-scale sculptures, popular among the patricians and aristocrats of Germany during this period.
  • A pair of armed figures of Death, dated 1681.

• Nineteenth Century:

  • Several important pieces, including:
    • A faience model of an oven dated 1681, illustrating miniature furniture of the time.
    • Gifts and purchases strengthening the collection of nineteenth-century Germanic art.
    • Two drawings by Spitzweg from the third quarter of the century.
    • The art from the end of the century, including works by Josef Hoffmann, Klimt, and a set of enameled "Liberty" spoons, and a gold-jeweled brooch, all gifts from Mr. H. Wade White.

The image contains two pages from a document related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum. Here's a detailed summary:

Left Page

Header:

• Busch-Reisinger Museum

Section: Gifts

• The primary source of current gifts was the Busch-Reisinger Museum Association.
• Over nine thousand dollars were contributed by members, with membership increasing by 18%.
• One hundred and fifteen new members joined the Association, with the majority being students.

Memorial Fund:

• A group of friends of Mr. Louis W. Black established a fund in his memory for purchasing works of art.
• The administration expresses gratitude to numerous individuals and organizations for making this fund possible, including:
  • Miss Evelyn B. Abelson, Artists Equity of Boston, Mr. Eliot Bailen, Miss Carol M. Bennedsen, Mr. Paul Bernat, Mr. Myron L. Black, and many others.
  • Several corporations and foundations, such as the Boston Printmakers, Mrs. Hamlen Burr, Mr. J.S. Canter, and more.
  • The list includes a wide array of individuals, from Miss Joan E. David to Mr. Max Wasserman.
• Special thanks to Dr. Matthew T. Mellon for his generous unrestricted gift to the Museum.

Right Page

Header:

• Busch-Reisinger Museum

Section: Publications and Accessions

• About two thousand dollars from the sale of publications were credited to the current gifts and added to the revolving publications fund of the Museum.

Accessions:

• Several important objects of art were added to the collection during the year, including:
  • Three pieces of metalwork from the Folk Migrations period, supplementing the collections of earlier material in the Peabody Museum.
  • Two notable works from the high and late Middle Ages:
    • A fine example of Rhenish goldsmith work from the fourteenth century.
    • An interesting polychromed wood devotional image of the Madonna and Child and St. Anne from the Late Gothic period in Germany.
  • Two pieces of sixteenth-century sculpture, particularly popular among patrons and aristocrats of Germany.
  • A miniature scale model of an oven, dated 1681, illustrating characteristic pieces of German furniture from the period.
• The Museum's collection of nineteenth-century Germanic art was strengthened by several important gifts and purchases, including:
  • A fine drawing from 1816 by Franz Horny.
  • Two drawings by Spitzweg from the third quarter of the nineteenth century.
  • Art from the end of the century, including works by Josef Hoffmann and Klimt.
  • Silver and enamel spoons and a gold jeweled brooch, gifts from Mr. H. Wade White.

This image shows two pages of text, side by side, which appear to be from a publication such as a report or a book. The text on the left-hand page is headed "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM GIFTS", and the text on the right-hand page is also headed "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM" but with subheading "ACCESSIONS". Both sides seem to be discussing aspects related to the museum's financials, donations, and acquisitions.

The text on the left mentions gifts to the Busch-Reisinger Museum and credits the chief source of current gifts to the museum's association, mentioning the contribution from members and the increase in membership. It lists many individual donors and groups, which indicates the support the museum has received from various people.

The right page discusses funds realized from the sale of publications that are credited to current gifts as part of the museum's revolving publications fund. It also mentions important acquisitions of art that were added to the collection, including references to specific pieces of art and their historical significance. There is mention of various periods and types of art, such as Rhineland goldsmithy of the fourteenth century, a fine example of polychrome wood of the popular image of the Madonna and Child, and a piece titled "A Face model of an oven" dated 1681. It also references a collection of nineteenth-century Germanic art and notes the significance of various donations and acquisitions.

The text has page numbers "2" and "3" at the bottom, which would suggest that it is taken from a larger document, and there is a sense of the publication being historical or archival in nature. The font and presentation are consistent with formal reports or educational materials.

The image shows two pages from a book or museum report, specifically from the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The left page is titled "GIFTS" and details the sources and contributors of gifts to the museum, mentioning that over nine thousand dollars were contributed by members of the Busch-Reisinger Museum Association. It lists many individuals and organizations who contributed funds or support, including a group of friends of Mr. Louis W. Black who contributed a fund in his memory for purchasing works of art. It also thanks Dr. Matthew T. Mellon for his generous unrestricted gift to the museum.

The right page continues with information about financial contributions, noting about two thousand dollars realized from sales of publications credited to current gifts. It then moves to the "ACCESSIONS" section, describing several important art objects added to the museum's collection during the year. Highlights include purchases of three pieces of metalwork from the period of Folk Migrations, works from the high and late Middle Ages (including a goldsmith work from the 14th century, a polychromed wood image of Madonna and Child and St. Anne, and small-scale sculpture of armed figures of Death). It also mentions a faience model of an oven dated 1681. The museum's collection of 19th-century Germanic art was strengthened with several gifts and purchases, including drawings by Dean and Mrs. Reginald Phelps, Spitzweg, Josef Hoffmann, Klimt, and gifts of silver and enamel spoons and a gold jeweled brooch from Mr. H. Wade White.

Both pages feature formal, detailed text with careful listing of donors and acquisitions relevant to the museum's collection development over the course of the year.

The image shows an open book, specifically a page from the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The visible pages are numbered 2 and 3, indicating that this is part of a formal report or publication, likely an annual report or museum catalog.

Left Page (Page 2):

• Title: "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM" is prominently displayed at the top.
• Section: The section is titled "GIFTS", indicating that this page discusses contributions and donations to the museum.
• Content:
  • The text describes the primary source of current gifts as the Busch-Reisinger Museum Association, which contributed over nine thousand dollars.
  • It highlights an increase in membership by about eighteen percent, with new members joining the Association.
  • A significant portion of the new members are students.
  • The page acknowledges a group of friends of Mr. Louis W. Black, who established a fund in his memory for the purpose of purchasing works of art. The administration of the Museum expresses gratitude to the following individuals and entities for making this fund possible, listing numerous names, including artists, equity holders, and corporate sponsors.
  • The page concludes by thanking Dr. Matthew T. Mellon for his generous unrestricted gift to the Museum.

Right Page (Page 3):

• Title: Also labeled "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM" at the top.
• Section: The section is titled "ACCESSIONS", indicating that this page discusses new additions to the museum's collection.
• Content:
  • The text mentions that several important objects of art were added to the collection during the year.
  • It highlights the purchase of three pieces of metalwork from the period of Folk Migrations, which supplement the museum's collections of earlier material in the Peabody Museum.
  • Two works from the high and late Middle Ages were acquired:
    • A fine example of Rhenish goldsmithy from the fourteenth century.
    • An interesting polychromed wood devotional image of the Madonna and Child, dated to the fourteenth century and noted as an especially popular motive in the Late Gothic period in Germany.
  • Sculpture and small-scale works were particularly popular among patrons and artists in Germany during the second half of the sixteenth century. The museum was fortunate to acquire two objects of this type—a pair of armed figures of Death.
  • A faïence model of an oven, dated 1681, is mentioned as illustrating a miniature scale of one of the most characteristic pieces of furniture of the German interiors of the period.
  • The museum's collection of nineteenth-century Germanic art was strengthened by a number of important gifts and purchases. Notably:
    • The gift of Dean and Mrs. Reginald Phelps of a fine drawing from 1816 by Franz Horny, which was welcome as it represents literature and philosophy of the time.
    • Two drawings by Spitzweg, acquired from the third quarter of the nineteenth century, were also purchased.
    • The art of Josef Hoffmann is represented by a number of drawings by Louis W. Black, purchased in memory of him.
    • A set of beautiful and characteristic silver and enamel "Liberty" spoons and a gold jeweled brooch by Mr. H. Wade White were also added to the collection.

Overall Context:

The pages provide a detailed account of the museum's activities, focusing on financial contributions (gifts) and the acquisition of new artworks and artifacts (accessions). The text is formal and structured, typical of a museum report or annual publication, and highlights significant donors, acquisitions, and notable pieces added to the collection. The mention of specific artists, periods, and objects underscores the museum's focus on art and historical artifacts.

The image shows an open book with two pages visible. The left page is titled "Gifts" and the right page is titled "Accessions." The text on the left page discusses the financial contributions made by various individuals and organizations to the Busch-Reisinger Museum. It mentions that the Busch-Reisinger Museum Association contributed over nine thousand dollars, with membership increasing by eighteen percent. It also acknowledges the contributions of a group of friends of Mr. Louis W. Black, who supported the Museum by contributing a fund in his memory. The text expresses gratitude to the individuals and organizations that made these contributions possible.

The right page discusses the acquisitions made by the Museum during the year. It mentions that several important objects of art were added to the collection, including three pieces of metalwork from the period of Folk Migrations, which supplement the collections of earlier material in the Peabody Museum. It also mentions the acquisition of two works from the high and late Middle Ages, including a Rhenish goldsmithy devotional image of the Madonna and Child and a small-scale sculpture popular among patrons and aristocrats of Germany during the second half of the sixteenth century.

The text on the right page also mentions the Museum's collection of nineteenth-century Germanic art, which was strengthened by the gift of Dean and Mrs. Reginald Phelps. It highlights the close relationship of the visual arts, literature, and philosophy, and mentions the gift of Franz Horny Mrs. Frank del Rosario, which was particularly significant. It also mentions the acquisition of fine drawings by Spitzweg dating from the third quarter of the nineteenth century, as well as a drawing by Klinkt, a drawing by Josef Hoffmann, and a set of beautiful and characteristic silver and enamel "Liberty" spoons and a gold-jewelled brooch, gifts of Mr. H. Wade White.