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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1968-1970

ARCH.2013.5.12, Rendition: 797917

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The image shows an open book with a page that appears to be related to an exhibition or publication titled "dada 1916-1966." The title is centered on the page in bold, black text. Below the title, there is a smaller, attached slip of paper that seems to be an advertisement or an informational notice. The text on this slip is printed in red and black, and it mentions "Boston, Mass." and "New England Newspaper." The date "JUL - 1970" is also visible. The content of the notice includes information about the Harvard University Museum, with details about its location, hours of operation, and admission fees. The left edge of the book is visible with its green, marbled binding. The overall layout is clean and minimalistic, focusing on the typed text and the attached notice.

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The image shows a page from a magazine or newspaper clipping featuring an article about the Dada movement, which lasted from 1916 to 1966. The page is from a July 1970 issue of the "New England Newsclip" from Boston, Massachusetts.

The article is titled "Dada 1916-1966" and is placed prominently on the page in large, bold letters.

Below the title, there is a brief description of the Harvard University Museum, Oxford Street, Cambridge. It mentions that the museum houses five museums including the:

  • Mineralogical Museum with 150,000 mineral specimens.
  • Natural History Museum.
  • Comparative Zoology exhibits a collection of 42-foot sea serpent skeletons.
  • Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, with an exhibit on Dada.
  • Divinity School Museum.

Additionally, the article mentions specific hours and admission details for the museum, including that children under sixteen must be accompanied by an adult and that the museum is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Hammond Museum is also briefly mentioned, highlighting its focus on Renaissance architecture and art, and noting daily hours and admission fees ($1.25 for adults, $0.75 for children, and free for members).

The page is part of a book or a scrapbook, with a green spine visible on the left side of the image.

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The image shows an open book with a newspaper clipping inserted between its pages. The book is titled "Dada 1916-1966," which is prominently displayed in bold, black letters on a piece of paper placed centrally in the book.

The newspaper clipping is from the New England Newsclip, dated July 1970, and includes information about two museums in Boston, Massachusetts:

  1. Harvard University Museum:

    • Located at Oxford Street, Cambridge.
    • Houses five museums: the Peabody Museum, the Museum of Comparative Zoology, the Mineralogical Museum, the Harvard Museum of Natural History, and the Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology.
    • Features:
      • The Peabody Museum contains a collection of Egyptian mummies and other artifacts.
      • The Museum of Comparative Zoology exhibits a 42-foot sea serpent skeleton.
      • The Mineralogical Museum contains 150,000 mineral specimens.
      • The Museum of Natural History features a 42-foot sea serpent skeleton and a dinosaur skeleton.
      • The Archaeology and Ethnology Museum has displays from around the world.
      • The Divinity School Museum exhibits religious artifacts.
    • Hours: Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sundays from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.
    • Admission: Free, but children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
    • Contact: 617-495-3045.
  2. Hammond Museum:

    • Located at Hosperous Avenue.
    • Specializes in Renaissance architecture and art.
    • Daily hours: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with extended hours on Saturdays and Sundays until 9:00 p.m. during late fall and winter.
    • Admission: $1.25 for adults, $0.75 for children, and free for children under 5.
    • Contact: 617-789-5678.

The clipping includes a handwritten note with a red pen in the margin, though the specifics of the note are not entirely clear from the image.

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The image shows an open book with a page that contains information about an exhibit related to the Dada art movement, specifically spanning from 1916 to 1966. The page is from a publication titled "dada," dated July 1970, and is published by New England Newsclips in Boston, Massachusetts.

The page includes a short article about Harvard University Museum in Oxford Street, Cambridge, which houses five museums. The article mentions the following museums and their exhibits:

  1. Fogg Art Museum: Features works of art from various periods.
  2. Museum of Comparative Zoology: Displays a collection of zoological specimens.
  3. Seminar House: Contains the Ware Collection of glass flowers, internationally renowned for their accuracy and detail.
  4. Mineralogical and Geological Museum: Contains 150,000 specimens of minerals and rocks.
  5. Archaeology and Ethnology Museum: Displays archaeological and ethnological exhibits.
    • Hours: Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sundays from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.
    • Admission: Free for children under sixteen, with a fee for adults.

Below this, there is another section about the Hammond Museum in Hesperus Avenue, which exhibits Renaissance architecture and art. The museum is open on certain days and times:

  • Admission: $1.25 for adults, 75 cents for children, free for members of the museum.

The page also contains some handwritten notes, likely annotations, with one note in pink ink mentioning "famous nine women in the world" near the bottom right corner.

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The image shows a page from a publication dated July 1970, specifically from Boston, Massachusetts. The main focus of the page is an exhibition titled "dada 1916-1966."

Below the exhibition title, there is information about various museums in the New England area, particularly in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Here are the details provided:

  1. Harvard University Museums:

    • Museum Address: Oxford Street, Cambridge.
    • Description:
      • The Busch-Reisinger Museum displays Central and Northern European art.
      • The Fogg Art Museum houses Western art from the Middle Ages to the present.
      • The Warren Anatomical Museum contains medical and anatomical artifacts.
      • The Mineralogical Museum has a collection of 150,000 mineral specimens.
      • The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology exhibits a vast array of archaeological and ethnographic collections.
      • The Museum of Comparative Zoology features a collection of vertebrate and invertebrate zoology, fossils, and a 60-foot whale skeleton.
    • Hours: Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except for major holidays.
    • Admission: Adults $0.50, children under sixteen free.
    • Phone Number: For information, call 617-495-2341 or 617-495-4758.
  2. Hammond Museum:

    • Museum Address: Hesperus Avenue, Sudbury, Massachusetts.
    • Description: Focuses on Japanese art and culture and features gardens.
    • Hours: Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed on Mondays.
    • Admission: Adults $1.50, children under 12 free.
    • Special Note: The museum closes during the winter months, specifically from January through March.

The page provides a concise guide to museum offerings in the area during July 1970.

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The image shows an open book with a minimalist design. The left page is blank, while the right page contains text and a small piece of paper attached to it. The text on the right page includes the following elements:

  1. Title: The title "dada 1916-1966" is prominently displayed at the top in bold, black letters.

  2. Event Details: Below the title, there is additional text providing details about an event. The text reads:

    • "Boston, Boston, Mass."
    • "Monthly 11,500"
    • "Jul – 1970"
    • "New"
    • "Reynolds Newsletter"
  3. Attached Paper: A smaller piece of paper is attached to the page. It contains more detailed information about an exhibition or event related to Dadaism. The text on the attached paper reads:

    • "Harvard University’s Museum, Oxford Street, Cambridge, has live Dadaism showings in the Museum."
    • "The exhibit is open to the public and features a 45-foot bus that has been transformed into a Dadaist art piece."
    • "The exhibition includes various Dadaist artworks and interactive installations."
    • "Open daily 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m."
    • "Admission is free."
    • "Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult."
    • "Special events and performances are scheduled throughout the exhibition period."

The overall design is clean and straightforward, focusing on delivering information about the Dadaism exhibition and related events.

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The image shows an open book with its left page visible. On the page is centered text in a sans-serif font that reads:

dada
1916 - 1966

Below the title, there are a couple of pasted items. On the upper part of the page, there is a rectangular piece of paper with text on it, which appears to be information regarding visiting hours and locations of various exhibits or institutions. It mentions Harvard University's museums, including "The Botanical Museum" with a collection of glass flowers, and a note mentioning "Corning Museum of Glass," suggesting a focus on exhibitions or institutions related to natural history, art, and scientific collections.

On the lower part of the page, there's another, smaller paper attachment with handwriting in blue ink that seems to have an arrow or check mark drawn in pink highlighter.

The overall yellowing tone and shadow on the right edge of the book suggest an older publication, and the artifacts (pasted information and handwriting) indicate personal use, such as a student or researcher keeping notes or reminders relevant to the book's subject.

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The image shows an open book with a page containing three separate pieces of paper affixed to it. The top piece of paper has the word "dada" written in lowercase letters, followed by the years "1916-1966" printed below it. Beneath this is a small clipped newspaper article from Boston, dated July 1970, with some text about museums, particularly the Harvard University Museum and the Hammond Museum, describing their collections and visitor information. The clipping has some hand-drawn pink underlines and marks on it. The entire setup is mounted on a blank white page within the book.

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The image shows an open book with a clean, minimalist design. The visible page features the word "dada" prominently displayed in large, bold, lowercase letters, followed by the years "1916-1966" in a smaller font. The text is centered on the page and appears to be part of a catalog or informational document.

Below the title, there is a section of text that provides details about various museums and institutions in Boston, Massachusetts. The text is organized into paragraphs and includes:

  1. Harvard University Museums:

    • Located on Oxford Street, Cambridge, it includes five museums under one roof: the Botanical Museum, the Mineralogical and Geological Museum, the Museum of Comparative Zoology, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, and the Museum of Fine Arts.
    • Highlights include the renowned Ware Collection of Glass Flowers, the Mineralogical Museum's 150,000 specimens, and the Peabody Museum's extensive collection of marine life, archaeological artifacts, and ethnographic exhibits.
  2. Hammond Museum:

    • Located in Gloucester, it features Gothic, Medieval, and Renaissance architecture.
    • The museum offers daily tours and special holiday tours, with admission fees listed for adults and children.

The page also includes publication details at the top:

  • Location: Boston, Mass.
  • Date: Monday 11:50, July 1970.
  • Source: New England News.

The overall design is clean and typographically simple, with a focus on readability and clarity. The book appears to be a catalog or guide, likely related to cultural or historical institutions. The green spine of the book is visible on the left side, indicating it is part of a larger collection or archive.

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The image shows an open book with white pages and a green cover. The book appears to be a travel guide or guidebook, as it contains information about various museums and attractions in different cities. The left page of the book has a white sticker with the words "dada 1916-1966" written in black font. The right page has a small piece of paper with some text and numbers written on it. The book's pages have a grayish background, and the text is printed in black font.