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The image shows a press release from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, dated August 19, 1970. The release is titled "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE" and is labeled with the contact information "495-2338."

The content of the press release details an exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum featuring recently acquired works, including 18th-century German porcelain and contemporary abstract art. The exhibition is noted for its inclusion of works by 19th-century German artists, highlighting an area not widely known in the United States at that time.

Key points mentioned in the release include:

1. Exhibition Duration: The exhibition runs concurrently with the ongoing summer show of masterpieces from the museum's permanent collection.
2. New Acquisitions: Several important additions to the museum's collection of German ceramics, gifted by Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger and Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Terwilliger. These include:
   • A porcelain figure of Autumn from the Hoechst factory, circa 1755.
   • A Delft faience apothecary jar, circa 1764.
   • A porcelain vase and cover in oriental style from Frankfurt, early 18th century.
   • A Fürstenberg bisque bust of Duke Ferdinand, circa 1772.
   • A Meissen porcelain tray for a coffee service designed by Henry van de Velde, circa 1900, gifted by J. Jonathan Joseph.
3. Other Artworks: The exhibition also features two drawings and a major sculpture from the 19th century in Germany, including a panoramic view of Lago di Como in Italy dated 1806.

The press release emphasizes the significance of these acquisitions and their contribution to the museum's collection and the broader understanding of German art in the United States.

The image shows a typed document, dated August 19, 1970, from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document is a press release, labeled 'FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE,' with the contact number 495-2338.

The press release announces an exhibition of recently acquired works at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The works on display range from 18th-century German porcelain to contemporary abstractions, including pieces by 19th-century German artists, highlighting the museum's growing collection of German art, much of which is not widely known in the United States. The exhibition is intended to run concurrently with a summer showing of masterpieces from the museum's permanent collection, some of which have rarely been seen.

Notable new additions to the museum's collection, gifted by Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pfluger and Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Terwilliger, include:

• A delicate porcelain figure of Autumn from the Hoechst factory, circa 1755.
• A Delft faience apothecary jar, circa 1764.
• A delicate porcelain vase and cover in the oriental style from Frankfurt, early 18th century.
• A Furstenberg bisque bust of Duke Ferdinand, circa 1772.

Additionally, a Meissen porcelain tray for a coffee service, designed by Henry van de Velde, circa 1900, and its matching cup and saucer, gifted by J. Jonathan Joseph, are also featured. The release mentions two drawings and a major sculpture spanning the 19th century in Germany, including a panoramic view of Lago di Como in Italy, dated 1806.

The image is a press release from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, dated August 19, 1970. The document announces a new exhibition of recently acquired works, which range from 18th-century German porcelain to contemporary abstract art. Here are the key points:

1. Exhibition Details:

   • The exhibition features a selection of important new acquisitions.
   • It is displayed in Gallery I of the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
   • The exhibition includes works by 19th-century German artists, highlighting a renewed interest in an area not widely known in the United States.
   • The exhibition runs concurrently with the museum's ongoing summer showing of masterpieces from its permanent collection.

2. New Acquisitions:

   • Four new acquisitions are gifts from Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger and Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Terwilliger. These are significant additions to the museum's collection of German ceramic works:
     • A delicate porcelain figure of Autumn from the Hoechst factory, circa 1755.
     • A Delft faience apothecary jar, circa 1764.
     • A delicate porcelain vase and cover in oriental style from Frankfurt, early 18th century.
     • A Fürstenberg bisque bust of Duke Ferdinand, circa 1772.

3. Additional Works:

   • A Meissen porcelain tray for a coffee service designed by Henry van de Velde, circa 1900. The matching cup and saucer, gifted by J. Jonathan Joseph, were part of the museum's recent Jugendstil exhibition.

4. 19th-Century Art:

   • Two drawings and a major sculpture span the 19th century in Germany.
   • One of the drawings, dated 1806, is a panoramic view of Lago di Como in Italy.

The press release emphasizes the diversity and historical significance of the newly acquired works on display.

The image shows a typed news release dated August 19, 1970, from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The release is titled "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE" and provides information about an exhibition of recently acquired works.

Key points include:

1. Exhibition Overview:

   • The exhibition features a selection of recently acquired works, ranging from 18th-century German porcelain to contemporary abstract pieces.
   • The exhibition is located in the museum’s gallery I and highlights works by 19th-century German artists, reflecting renewed interest in this area in the United States.

2. Exhibition Duration:

   • The exhibition will run concurrently with the continuing summer showing of masterpieces from the museum’s permanent collection, some of which are rarely seen.

3. New Accessions:

   • Four new acquisitions are gifts from Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger and Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Terwilliger.
   • These additions include:
     • A porcelain figure of Autumn from the Hoechst factory, circa 1755.
     • A Delft faience apothecary jar, circa 1764.
     • A porcelain vase and cover in oriental style from Frankfurt, early 18th century.
     • A Furstenberg bisque bust of Duke Ferdinand, circa 1772.

4. Later Acquisitions:

   • A Meissen porcelain tray for a coffee service designed by Henry van de Velde, circa 1900, is also noted. This tray, along with a matching cup and saucer, was previously seen in the museum’s recent Jugendstil exhibition and is a gift of J. Jonathan Joseph.

5. 19th-Century Works:

   • The release mentions that two drawings and a major sculpture span the 19th century in Germany.
   • One of the works is a panoramic view of Lago di Como in Italy, dated 1806.

The news release emphasizes the variety and significance of the new acquisitions, showcasing a blend of historical and contemporary German art.

The image shows a page from a document, specifically a press release dated August 19, 1970, from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The release is titled "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE" and is numbered 495-2338.

The press release announces the display of a selection of recently acquired artworks at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. These works range from elegant 18th-century German porcelain to contemporary abstract pieces. The exhibition includes works by 19th-century German artists, reflecting renewed interest in this area in the United States.

The exhibition runs concurrently with the summer show of masterpieces from the museum’s permanent collection.

Key acquisitions mentioned include:

1. A delicate porcelain figure of Autumn from the Hoechst factory, circa 1755.
2. A Delft faience apothecary jar, circa 1764.
3. A delicate porcelain vase and cover in oriental style from Frankfurt, early 18th century.
4. A Furstenberg bisque bust of Duke Ferdinand, circa 1772.
5. A Meissen porcelain tray for a coffee service designed by Henry van de Velde, circa 1900.

The press release also mentions that the matching cup and saucer for the coffee service tray were part of the Museum's recent "Jugendstil" exhibition.

The document then mentions two drawings and a major sculpture that span the 19th-century in Germany, including a panoramic view of Lago di Como in Italy by an artist, dated 1806. The text is cut off at the bottom, indicating more information would follow.

The image shows a page from a news release dated August 19, 1970, from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The press release is titled "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE" and lists the number 495-2338.

The release details an exhibition featuring a selection of newly acquired artworks, spanning from 18th-century German porcelain to contemporary abstract art. This exhibition includes notable works by 19th-century German artists, indicating renewed interest in this area within the United States.

The exhibition runs concurrently with the museum's ongoing summer show of masterpieces from its permanent collection, some of which are rarely seen.

Four newly acquired pieces, gifts from Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger and Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Terwilliger, are highlighted. These include:

1. A delicate porcelain figure of Autumn from the Hoechst factory, circa 1755.
2. A Delft faience apothecary jar, circa 1764.
3. A porcelain vase and cover in an oriental style from Frankfurt, early 18th century.
4. A Furstenberg bisque bust of Duke Ferdinand, circa 1772.

Later works include a Meissen porcelain tray for a coffee service designed by Henry van de Velde, circa 1900, gifted by J. Jonathan Joseph, which was part of a recent Jugendstil exhibition.

Additionally, the press release mentions two drawings and a major sculpture from the 19th century in Germany, with a noted drawing from 1806 showing a panoramic view of Lago di Como in Italy.

The text concludes with an ellipsis indicating that there is more information to follow.

The image shows a typewritten press release dated August 19, 1970, from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The press release announces an exhibition featuring a selection of important, recently acquired works ranging from 18th-century German porcelain to contemporary abstraction.

It highlights the museum's renewed interest in 19th-century German artists and mentions that the exhibition runs concurrently with a summer showing of masterpieces from the museum's permanent collection. The release details four key additions to the museum's collection of German ceramics, including:

• A delicate porcelain figure of Autumn from the Hoechst factory, circa 1755
• A Delft faience apothecary jar, circa 1764
• A delicate porcelain vase and cover in oriental style from Frankfurt, early 18th century
• A Fürstenberg bisque bust of Duke Ferdinand, circa 1772

Additionally, it describes a Meissen porcelain tray for a coffee service designed by Henry van de Velde, circa 1900, along with a matching cup and saucer gifted by J. Jonathan Joseph. These pieces were part of the museum's recent Jugendstil exhibition.

The press release also mentions two drawings and a major sculpture spanning 19th-century Germany, including a panoramic view dated 1806 of Lago di Como in Italy. The document ends with the word "more," indicating that there may be additional information not fully visible in the image.

The image shows a printed page from a press release or news bulletin with a date stamp of "August 19, 1970" at the top left corner. The document is titled "NEWS from the Busch-Reisinger Museum Harvard University Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138" and has a phone number "(495-2338)" listed under the heading "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE."

The text on the page discusses a selection of important, recently acquired works ranging from elegant 18th-century German porcelain to contemporary abstraction, on view at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. It mentions that the exhibition includes works by 19th-century German artists and reflects a renewed interest in this area in the United States. The exhibition is described as running concurrently with a summer showing of masterpieces from the museum's permanent collection.

Highlighted in the text are four new accessions that are gifts from Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger and Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Terwilliger, which are important additions to the museum's collection of German ceramic. Specific works listed include:

• A delicate porcelain figure of Autumn from the Hoechst factory, ca. 1755.
• A Delft faience apothecary jar, ca. 1764.
• A delicate porcelain vase and cover in oriental style from Frankfurt, early 18th century.
• A Furstenberg bisque bust of Duke Ferdinand, ca. 1772.

Also mentioned is a Meissen porcelain tray for a coffee service designed by Henry van de Velde, ca. 1900, which, along with a matching cup and saucer, was previously seen in the Museum's recent Jugendstil exhibition. Additionally, two drawings and a major sculpture spanning the 19th-century in Germany are noted, with a mention of a panoramic view of Lago di Como in Italy by "more," suggesting that the text continues onto another page not visible in the image.

The image shows a printed press release or news announcement from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, dated August 19, 1970. The document is titled "NEWS from the Busch-Reisinger Museum" and is marked "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE." It announces an exhibition featuring a selection of recently acquired works, ranging from 18th-century German porcelain to contemporary abstraction. The exhibition is on view at the Busch-Reisinger Museum and highlights a renewed interest in 19th-century German art, which was not yet widely known in the United States at the time.

The press release details several notable acquisitions, including:

1. German Ceramic Works:

   • A delicate porcelain figure of Autumn from the Hoechst factory (circa 1755).
   • A Delft faience apothecary jar (circa 1764).
   • A delicate porcelain vase and cover in oriental style from Frankfurt (early 18th century).
   • A Fürstenberg bisque bust of Duke Ferdinand (circa 1772).

2. Later Works:

   • A Meissen porcelain tray for a coffee service designed by Henry van de Velde (circa 1900), along with a matching cup and saucer, gifted by J. Jonathan Joseph.

3. 19th-Century Drawings and Sculpture:

   • Two drawings and a major sculpture spanning the 19th century in Germany.
   • A panoramic view of Lago di Como in Italy, dated 1806.

The release also mentions that the exhibition runs concurrently with a summer showing of masterpieces from the museum’s permanent collection, some of which are rarely seen. The document is typed on a light brown paper, with a handwritten date ("August 19, 1970") in the top left corner and a typed reference number ("02138") at the bottom. The overall tone is formal and informational, aimed at announcing the exhibition to the public or media.

The image shows a page from a document titled "NEWS from the Busch-Reisinger Museum Harvard University Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138" dated August 19, 1970. The document announces an exhibition of important works ranging from elegant 18th-century German porcelain to contemporary abstraction. The exhibition is held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. It includes works by 19th-century German artists, indicating renewed interest in an area not yet widely known in the United States. The exhibition runs concurrently with a summer showing of masterpieces from the museum's permanent collection. Four new accessions, gifts of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger and Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Terwilliger, are important additions to the museum's fine collection of German ceramic. The works include a delicate porcelain figure of Autumn from the Hoescht factory, ca. 1755; a Delft faience apothecary jar, ca. 1764; a delicate porcelain vase and cover in oriental style from Frankfurt, early 18th century; and a Furstenberg bisque bust of Duke Ferdinand, ca. 1772. Later in time and different in style—but equally beautiful—is a Meissner porcelain tray for a coffee service designed by Henry van de Velde, ca. 1900. The matching cup and saucer, with the tray a gift of J. Jonathan Joseph, were seen in the Museum's recent Jugendstil exhibition. Two drawings and a major sculpture span the 19th-century in Germany. Dated 1806 is a panoramic view of Lago di Como in Italy by more.