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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1962-1966

ARCH.2013.5.10, Rendition: 797289

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The image depicts an open book or pamphlet that appears to be an exhibition catalog. The text on the page reads:

"HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE COLLECTIONS
OF THE FOGG MUSEUM
AND
HARVARD ALUMNI OF ST. LOUIS

JANUARY 30-MARCH 1, 1964
THE CITY ART MUSEUM OF ST. LOUIS"

At the top of the page, there is a handwritten note in blue ink that says:
"City Art Museum, St. Louis exhibition, Jan. 30 - Mar. 1, 1964."

In the bottom left corner, there is a small label with the name "Elder Degas, Rue, Giselle Editions, C/o C. Chaneyer Millman, 1964, N.Y."

The book or pamphlet is bound with a green cover and has a white paper insert with the printed text. The pages are held together with a metal clip. The overall appearance suggests it is an archival or historical document related to an art exhibition held in St. Louis in early 1964.

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The image shows an open book or catalog page from an exhibition at the City Art Museum in St. Louis. The title of the catalog is "Highlights from the Collections of the Fogg Museum and Harvard Alumni of St. Louis." It is dated from January 30 to March 1, 1964.

At the top of the visible page, there is a handwritten note indicating the museum and exhibition details: "City Art Museum, St. Louis, Exhibition, Jan. 30 - Mar. 1, 1964."

Below the main title, there is a smaller text listing the names and possibly the categories of some works of art or artists featured in the exhibition, including Edgar Degas, Mina, and Olivier Vallatte, with a catalog number (Cat. No. 28).

The cover of the book appears to be green with a white spine, and the pages are bound together with a metal clip. The book seems to be a part of an organized catalog for the specific exhibition held at the museum during that period.

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The image shows an open book or catalog with a handwritten note on the top left of the left page. The note reads: "City Art Museum, St. Louis, exhibition, Jan. 30 - Mar. 1, 1964." The right page has a printed title that reads: "HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE COLLECTIONS OF THE FOGG MUSEUM AND HARVARD ALUMNI OF ST. LOUIS." Below the title, it states the exhibition dates as "JANUARY 30-MARCH 1, 1964" and the location as "THE CITY ART MUSEUM OF ST. LOUIS." There is also a small, taped label on the lower left corner of the right page, which appears to reference another work, possibly related to Edgar Degas. The book or catalog is placed on a flat surface.

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The image shows an exhibition catalog or booklet from an art exhibition held at the City Art Museum of St. Louis. The exhibition is titled "Highlights from the Collections of the Fogg Museum and Harvard Alumni of St. Louis." It took place from January 30 to March 1, 1964.

The cover features simple, clean typography with the title and details of the exhibition centered on the page. There is a small decorative element beneath the title, resembling a stylized signature or flourish. The name of the museum, "The City Art Museum of St. Louis," is printed at the bottom of the cover.

Additionally, there is some handwritten text at the top of the first page inside the booklet, mentioning the City Art Museum in St. Louis and the Harvard Club of Kansas, dated January 1, 1964.

The booklet appears to be displayed in a clear protective binder or folder. There is also a small label at the bottom left corner of the inside page, listing details such as "Edgar Degas, Mon. Olivier Sainsere," and some catalog or reference number.

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The image shows an open book or catalog page from a bound volume. The visible page is a title page for an exhibition held at the City Art Museum in St. Louis. The text on the page reads:

"HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE COLLECTIONS
OF THE FOGG MUSEUM
AND
HARVARD ALUMNI OF ST. LOUIS

JANUARY 30 - MARCH 1, 1964
THE CITY ART MUSEUM OF ST. LOUIS"

Handwritten notes in the upper left corner indicate the location and dates of the exhibition: "City Art Museum, St. Louis, Exhibition, Jan. 30 - Mar. 1, 1964."

There is also a small label or sticker attached to the left side of the page, which seems to contain additional information about an artwork or catalog item, though the details are not fully legible in the image. The book appears to be part of a larger collection or archive.

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The image depicts an open booklet or catalog from an art exhibition. The cover page reads:

"HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE COLLECTIONS OF THE FOGG MUSEUM AND HARVARD ALUMNI OF ST. LOUIS"

Below this title is a date range: "JANUARY 30-MARCH 1, 1964" and the name of the hosting institution: "THE CITY ART MUSEUM OF ST. LOUIS".

On the upper left corner of the page, there is a handwritten note that reads: "City Art Museum, St. Louis, Exhibition, Jan. 30 - Mar. 1, 1964."

Additionally, there is a small tag on the left side of the page with the names "Edgar Degas, Mona, Olivier Voute, and Maurice Denis" and the catalog number "Cat. No. 28." The booklet appears to be bound with a green cover and white pages. The image also shows the spine of the booklet, indicating that it is part of a larger collection or series.

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This image features an open book or exhibit catalog with its pages visible. On the right side, the page shows a title "HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE COLLECTIONS OF THE FOGG MUSEUM AND HARVARD ALUMNI OF ST. LOUIS" followed by the dates "JANUARY 30-MARCH 1, 1964" and "THE CITY ART MUSEUM OF ST. LOUIS." This suggests that the content of the book is related to an exhibition from these dates and locations, likely showcasing selected pieces from the Fogg Museum in association with Harvard alumni in St. Louis.

On the bottom of the right-hand page, there is a decorative flourish which traditionally signals the end of a section or chapter. The left-hand page is blank, and just under the visible left side of the pages on the inside edge, handwritten annotations state "City Art Museum, St. Louis, exhibition Jan 30 - Mar. 1, 1964," which corresponds to the dates provided on the right-hand page, indicating a reference to the event covered in the catalog.

A few smaller pages or cards are inserted between the leaves on the left-hand side, suggesting extra information or notes related to the contents of the book may be tucked inside. The cover of the book is only partially visible and appears to be a simple, solid color with no discernible text or design on the portion shown.

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The image shows an open book with a small booklet or pamphlet placed on the pages. The booklet's right page contains the title "HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE COLLECTIONS OF THE FOGG MUSEUM AND HARVARD ALUMNI OF ST. LOUIS," along with the dates "JANUARY 30-MARCH 1, 1964" and the location "THE CITY ART MUSEUM OF ST. LOUIS." The left page of the booklet mentions "Edgar Degas: Mme. Olivier Villette," noting it is a gift of C. Chauncey Stillman, with catalog number 28. There is handwritten text on the larger book's right page at the top that reads: "City Art Museum, St. Louis. Exhibition: Jan. 30 - Mar. 1, 1964." The book and booklet appear to be part of an archival collection or catalog related to a museum exhibition.

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The image shows an open book or catalog, likely related to an art exhibition. The visible page contains the following details:

Text on the Page:

  • Title: "HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE COLLECTIONS OF THE FOGG MUSEUM AND HARVARD ALUMNI OF ST. LOUIS"
  • Dates: "JANUARY 30–MARCH 1, 1964"
  • Venue: "THE CITY ART MUSEUM OF ST. LOUIS"

Handwritten Note:

  • At the top of the page, there is handwritten text in blue ink:
    "City Art Museum, St. Louis, Exhibition, Jan 30 - Mar. 1, 1964"
    This note confirms the exhibition details and appears to be a personal annotation or cataloging note.

Additional Details:

  • In the bottom left corner of the page, there is smaller printed text:
    "Édouard Degauss, Anne Olivier Vallée Gift of C. Chauncey Stillman Cat. No. 32"
    This indicates that the page is cataloging an artwork or item from the exhibition, specifying the artist, donor, and catalog number.

Visual Elements:

  • The book appears to be a catalog or exhibition guide, with a clean, formal layout typical of museum publications.
  • The spine of the book is visible on the left side, showing that it is part of a bound collection or archive.
  • The page is mostly white with black text, and the handwritten note is in blue ink, contrasting with the printed text.

Context:

  • The exhibition took place at the City Art Museum of St. Louis from January 30 to March 1, 1964.
  • It featured highlights from the collections of the Fogg Museum and Harvard alumni associated with St. Louis.
  • The catalog includes detailed information about individual artworks, such as the one referenced by catalog number 32.

This image depicts a page from an art exhibition catalog, providing both printed and handwritten documentation of the event and its contents.

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The image shows an open book with a title page that reads "Highlights from the Collections of the Fogg Museum and Harvard Alumni of St. Louis." The book is placed on a gray surface, and the pages are white with blue text. The title page has a decorative border at the top and bottom, and the text is centered on the page. The book appears to be a catalog or exhibition guide, as it contains information about the exhibition and the artworks on display.