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The image shows an open page from a document titled "Acquisitions." This document lists items acquired by an institution, likely a museum or university, between April 15, 1962, and April 15, 1963. The acquisitions include both purchases and gifts. The majority of the items listed are gifts, with a significant number coming from the "Feininger Collection" donated by Mrs. Julia Feininger.

The page is divided into categories of decorative arts, specifically ceramics and porcelains. Here are the details of the items listed:

Decorative Arts

Ceramics

• Falence
  • Luneville, Figures of a Boy and a Girl, c. 1765. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger.

Porcelains

• Ansbach, Plate, c. 1765. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Hans Syz.
• Buen Retiro, Figure of St. Peter, c. 1780, after a model by Kaendler. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger.
• Furstenberg, Plate, c. 1758. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Hans Syz.
• Hochst, Eight Piece Coffee and Tea Service, c. 1755-60. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger.
• Hochst, Plate, c. 1755. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Hans Syz.
• Meissen, Pair of Dualists, c. 1750. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger.
• Meissen, Four Plates, c. 1745-50. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Hans Syz.
• Nymphenburg, Plate, c. 1765. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Hans Syz.

The document appears to be part of a larger report or catalog, detailing the specifics of each acquired item, including its origin, description, approximate date, and the donor or purchaser.

The image shows an open page from what appears to be an acquisitions catalog or record book from a university. The page is titled "ACQUISITIONS" and details the items received during the period from April 15, 1962, to April 15, 1963. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

1. Total Items Received: 9,513 objects of various types were received during the specified period.
2. Purchases: Only 32 of these items were purchases.
3. Gifts: The remaining 9,481 items were gifts. The majority of these items are part of the "Feininger Collection," recently presented to the University by Mrs. Julia Feininger.

Under the section for Decorative Arts, several categories and specific items are listed:

Ceramics:

• Faience:
  • "Figures of a Boy and a Girl, c. 1765" from Luneville. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger.

Porcelains:

• "Plate, c. 1765" from Ansbach. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Hans Syz.
• "Figure of St. Peter, c. 1780, after a model by Kaendler" from Buen Retiro. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger.
• "Plate, c. 1758" from Fürstenberg. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Hans Syz.
• "Eight Piece Coffee and Tea Service, c. 1755-60" from Höchst. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger.
• "Plate, c. 1755" from Höchst. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Hans Syz.
• "Pair of Dualists, c. 1750" from Meissen. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger.
• "Four Plates, c. 1745-50" from Meissen. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Hans Syz.
• "Plate, c. 1765" from Nymphenburg. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Hans Syz.

The image shows a page from a document titled "ACQUISITIONS," detailing the acquisition of various art objects between April 15, 1962, and April 15, 1963. The document notes that a total of 9,513 objects were received, with only 32 of them being purchases and the rest (9,481) being gifts.

The majority of the gifts are part of the "Feininger Collection," recently presented to the university by Mrs. Julia Feininger. The document lists the original works of art under the category of Decorative Arts, specifically under the subcategory of Ceramics.

Here are the specific items listed:

1. Faience:

   • Luneville: Figures of a Boy and a Girl, circa 1765, gifted by Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger.

2. Porcelains:

   • Ansbach: Plate, circa 1765, gifted by Dr. and Mrs. Hans Sz.
   • Buen Retiro: Figure of St. Peter, circa 1780, after a model by Kaendler, gifted by Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger.
   • Fürstenberg: Plate, circa 1758, gifted by Dr. and Mrs. Hans Sz.
   • Höchst: Eight Piece Coffee and Tea Service, circa 1755-60, gifted by Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger.
   • Höchst: Plate, circa 1755, gifted by Dr. and Mrs. Hans Sz.
   • Meissen: Pair of Dualists, circa 1750, gifted by Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger.
   • Meissen: Four Plates, circa 1745-50, gifted by Dr. and Mrs. Hans Sz.
   • Nymphenburg: Plate, circa 1765, gifted by Dr. and Mrs. Hans Sz.

The image shows a document titled "ACQUISITIONS." The text explains that between April 15, 1962, and April 15, 1963, a total of 9,513 objects of various types were received. Out of these, only 32 were purchases, with the remaining 9,481 being gifts. It is noted that the majority of these objects form the "Feininger Bequest," recently presented to the University by Mrs. Julia Feininger. The document lists original works of art under the category "Decorative Arts," specifically focusing on ceramics.

The listed items include:

• Faience:

  • Luneville, Figures of a Boy and a Girl, c. 1765, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pfluger

• Porcelains:

  • Ansbach, Plate, c. 1765, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Hans Sy
  • Buen Retiro, Figure of St. Peter, c. 1780, after a model by Kaendler, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pfluger
  • Furstenberg, Plate, c. 1758, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Hans Sy
  • Hochst, Eight Piece Coffee and Tea Service, c. 1755-60, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pfluger
  • Hochst, Plate, c. 1755, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Hans Sy
  • Meissen, Pair of Dualists, c. 1750, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pfluger
  • Meissen, Four Plates, c. 1745-50, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Hans Sy
  • Nymphenburg, Plate, c. 1765, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Hans Sy

The image shows a document detailing acquisitions of various decorative art objects over a one-year period from April 15, 1962, to April 15, 1963. During this time, a total of 9,513 objects were received. Out of these, only 32 objects were purchases, while the vast majority (9,481) were gifts. Most of these gifts came from the "Feininger Archive," recently donated to the University by Mrs. Julia Feininger.

The listed acquisitions are primarily ceramics, specifically faience and porcelains, and include the following items:

Faience:

• Luneville: Figures of a Boy and a Girl, circa 1765. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger.

Porcelains:

• Ansbach: Plate, circa 1765. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Hans Syz.
• Buen Retiro: Figure of St. Peter, circa 1780, after a model by Kaendler. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger.
• Fürstenberg: Plate, circa 1758. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Hans Syz.
• Höchst: Eight Piece Coffee and Tea Service, circa 1755-60. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger.
• Höchst: Plate, circa 1755. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Hans Syz.
• Meissen: Pair of Duellists, circa 1750. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger.
• Meissen: Four Plates, circa 1745-50. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Hans Syz.
• Nymphenburg: Plate, circa 1765. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Hans Syz.

The image shows a page from what appears to be a report or a catalog detailing acquisitions made by a university or institution. Here's a detailed summary:

Title:

ACQUISITIONS

Time Period:

The acquisitions were recorded from April 15, 1962, to April 15, 1963.

Total Objects Received:

• Total: 9,513 objects of various types.
• Purchases: 32 objects.
• Gifts: 9,481 objects, primarily from the "Feininger Collection," recently presented to the University by Mrs. Julia Feininger.

List of Original Works of Art:

Decorative Arts

Ceramics:

Faïence:

• Luneville: Figures of a Boy and a Girl, circa 1765. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger.

Porcelains:

• Ansbach: Plate, circa 1765. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Hans Syz.
• Buen Retiro: Figure of St. Peter, circa 1780, after a model by Kaendler. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger.
• Fürstenberg: Plate, circa 1758. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Hans Syz.
• Höchst: Eight Piece Coffee and Tea Service, circa 1755-60. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger.
• Höchst: Plate, circa 1755. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Hans Syz.
• Meissen: Pair of Dualists, circa 1750. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger.
• Meissen: Four Plates, circa 1745-50. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Hans Syz.
• Nymphenburg: Plate, circa 1765. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Hans Syz.

The page lists the specific items acquired through gifts, detailing the type of ceramic, the manufacturer or location, approximate date, and the donors.

The image shows an open book or document with text typed on the right-hand page and a blank left-hand page. The text has a centered title at the top: "ACQUISITIONS."

The content describes the acquisitions of various objects received between April 15, 1962, and April 15, 1963. It notes a total of 9,513 objects, with only 32 purchases and the remainder as gifts. Most of these objects are part of the "Feininger Archive," donated by Mrs. Julia Feininger.

The section titled "Decorative Arts" is listed, specifically under "Ceramics," with two subcategories: "Faience" and "Porcelains." Under each subcategory, specific pieces are detailed along with their approximate dates and donors. For example:

• Faience: Luneville, Figures of a Boy and a Girl, c. 1765, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger.
• Porcelains: Various plates and figures from places such as Ansbach, Buen Retiro, Fürstenberg, Höchst, Meissen, and Nymphenburg, dating from the mid-1700s and given as gifts from either Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger or Dr. and Mrs. Hans Syz.

The page is numbered "1" at the top left corner.

The image displays an open book with two pages visible. The left page is almost entirely blank, with only a few lines of faint text at the top that are illegible due to the lack of contrast with the background. The right page has a header that reads "ACQUISITIONS," followed by text that explains that between April 15, 1962, to April 15, 1963, a total of 9,513 objects of various types were received. These were mainly gifts, and the vast majority form the "Feininger Archive," presented to the University by Mrs. Julia Feininger.

Beneath this introductory text is a list detailing the "original works of art." The list includes items under the "Decorative Arts" category, specifically within "Ceramics," further subdivided into "Faience" and "Porcelains." Each entry lists an object, its description, approximate creation time, and the donors' names. Some of the items include:

• "Lunéville, Figures of a Boy and a Girl, c. 1765. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger."
• "Ansbach, Plate, c. 1765. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Hans Syz."
• "Meissen, Four Plates, c. 1745-50. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Hans Syz."

There's visible wear on the book, such as what seems to be a small stain on the right page. The photographed document gives insight into the types of records maintained by institutions for tracking acquisitions of art and historical artifacts, highlighting the importance of provenance and the role of donors in building collections.

The image depicts a page from a catalog or report detailing acquisitions made during a specific period, from April 13, 1962, to April 15, 1963. The document is titled "ACQUISITIONS" and is formatted in a formal, academic style. The text is typed in a clean, serif font and is organized into sections.

Key Elements of the Image:

1. Header:

   • The top of the page features the heading "ACQUISITIONS" in bold, capitalized letters, indicating the subject matter of the document.

2. Introduction Paragraph:

   • The first paragraph provides an overview of the acquisitions:
     • A total of 9,513 objects of various types were received during the specified period.
     • Of these, 32 were purchases, while the remaining 9,481 were gifts.
     • The majority of the objects form the "Feininger Archive," which was recently presented to the University by Mrs. Julia Feininger.

3. Section Title:

   • The section titled "Decorative Arts" is highlighted, indicating the focus of this particular page.

4. Subsection: Ceramics:

   • Under the "Ceramics" category, there is a single entry:
     • "Faïence":
       • Luneville, Figures of a Boy and a Girl, c. 1765.
       • Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger.

5. Subsection: Porcelains:

   • This section lists several porcelain items, each with details about the maker, date, and donor:
     • Ansbach, Plate, c. 1765.
       • Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Hans Syz.
     • Buen Retiro, Figure of St. Peter, c. 1780 (after a model by Kaendler).
       • Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger.
     • Fürstenberg, Plate, c. 1758.
       • Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Hans Syz.
     • Höchst, Eight Piece Coffee and Tea Service, c. 1755–60.
       • Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger.
     • Höchst, Plate, c. 1755.
       • Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Hans Syz.
     • Meissen, Pair of Dualists, c. 1750.
       • Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger.
     • Meissen, Four Plates, c. 1745–50.
       • Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Hans Syz.
     • Nymphenburg, Plate, c. 1765.
       • Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Hans Syz.

Observations:

• The document is structured and methodical, listing each item with its origin, date, and donor.
• The donors are consistently noted, with Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger and Dr. and Mrs. Hans Syz appearing frequently.
• The items listed are primarily from the 18th century, indicating a focus on historical decorative arts.

Overall Impression:

The image shows a formal catalog page from an institutional or academic archive, documenting the acquisition of decorative arts, specifically ceramics and porcelains, during a defined period. The document emphasizes the significance of the donations and provides detailed information about each item, reflecting a meticulous record-keeping practice.

The image shows an open book with the title "ACQUISITIONS" at the top of the page. The book is open to a page with the heading "Decorative Arts" and then "Ceramics." Below the headings, there are several entries that list various decorative arts and ceramics, along with their origins and the individuals who gifted them. The entries include details such as the type of art, the name of the artist or maker, the date of creation, and the name of the donor. The entries are presented in a list format, with each entry separated by a blank line.