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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1972-1973

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The image shows a press release document from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, dated April 19, 1973. The document announces that the American Ceramic Circle will hold its fourth annual meeting in Boston and Cambridge on April 28-29. The meeting is scheduled to provide members with the opportunity to attend the International Wedgwood Seminar in the preceding days. Previous meetings were held at various prestigious institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum, the Montreal Museum, the Mint Museum of Charlotte, and the Chicago Art Institute.

On Saturday, April 28, activities will take place at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, featuring talks by Norman Stretton on Indio salt-glaze pottery and Mrs. Lucie Beebe on German stoneware, as well as a gallery tour by Prof. Jan Fontein. In the evening, Mr. Eric Ekholm will discuss recent archaeological discoveries in the ceramic field. On Sunday, April 29, the American Ceramic Circle members will convene at the Busch-Reisinger Museum for a lecture by Mrs. Hedy B. Landman on functional design and aesthetic considerations. The document also provides contact information for Mrs. Landman for further details.

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The image shows a page from a press release dated April 19, 1973, from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The press release announces the fourth annual meeting of the American Ceramic Circle (ACC).

Key details include:

  • The meeting will take place in Boston and Cambridge on April 28-29, allowing members to attend the International Wedgwood Seminar the preceding days.

  • Previous meetings have been held at several other institutions, including the Metropolitan Museum, the Montreal Museum, the Mint Museum of Charlotte, N.C., and the Chicago Art Institute.

  • On Saturday, April 28:

    • Speakers include Norman Stretton from Henley-on-Thames discussing Indo salt-glaze pottery and Mrs. Lucie Beebe from Hollis, N.H., who will lecture on German stoneware, using slides from the Busch-Reisinger Museum collections.
    • A gallery tour will be conducted by Prof. Jan Fontein, Curator of Asiatic Art.
    • In the evening, Mr. Eric Ekholm from the Plymouth Plantation will speak on recent archaeological discoveries in ceramics.
  • On Sunday, April 29:

    • ACC members will meet at the Busch-Reisinger Museum for a lecture by Mrs. Hedy B. Landman, Acting Curator, focusing on functional design and aesthetic considerations in ceramics.

Contact information for further details is provided: call 495-2338, Mrs. Landman.

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The image is a press release from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, dated April 19, 1973. The press release announces the fourth annual meeting of the American Ceramic Circle, scheduled for April 28-29, in Boston and Cambridge.

Key points include:

  • The meeting will allow members to attend the International Wedgwood Seminar preceding the event.
  • Earlier meetings have taken place at various notable institutions, including the Metropolitan Museum, Montreal Museum, Mint Museum of Charlotte, and Chicago Art Institute.
  • The Saturday meeting (April 28) will be held at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, featuring talks by Norman Stretton on Indo salt-glaze pottery and Mrs. Lucie Beebe on German stoneware, with slides from the Busch-Reisinger Museum collections. A gallery tour will be led by Prof. Jan Fontein, Curator of Asiatic Art.
  • In the evening, Mr. Eric Ekholm will speak on recent archaeological discoveries in the ceramic field.
  • On Sunday morning (April 29), the meeting will continue at the Busch-Reisinger Museum with a lecture by Mrs. Hedy B. Landman, Acting Curator, on the topic of functional design and aesthetic considerations in ceramics.

The press release also provides contact information for further details, directing inquiries to Mrs. Landman at the Busch-Reisinger Museum via phone number 495-2338.

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The image is a press release from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, dated April 19, 1973. The press release announces the fourth annual meeting of the American Ceramic Circle (ACC), which is scheduled to take place in Boston and Cambridge on April 28-29.

Key points from the press release include:

  1. Meeting Schedule:

    • The meeting is scheduled for April 28-29, 1973.
    • Members will have the opportunity to attend the International Wedgwood Seminar in the preceding days.
  2. Past Meetings:

    • Previous meetings were held at the Metropolitan Museum, Montreal Museum, Mint Museum of Charlotte, N.C., and the Chicago Art Institute.
  3. Saturday's Events (April 28):

    • Location: Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
    • Speakers:
      • Norman Stretton will speak on Indio salt-glaze pottery.
      • Mrs. Lucie Beebe will give a lecture on German stoneware using slides from the Busch-Reisinger Museum's collections.
    • A gallery tour will be conducted by Prof. Jan Fontein, Curator of Asiatic Art and visiting lecturer in the Fine Arts Department.
    • Evening Meeting: Mr. Eric Ekholm of Plymouth Plantation will speak on recent archaeological discoveries in the ceramic field.
  4. Sunday's Events (April 29):

    • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum.
    • Mrs. Hedy B. Landman, Acting Curator, will deliver a lecture on the topic of functional design and aesthetic considerations in ceramics.
  5. Contact Information:

    • For more information, the press release directs to call Mrs. Landman at 495-2338.

The press release is from the Busch-Reisinger Museum located at 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The phone number provided is 02138 (617) 868-7600 x2338.

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The image is of a press release from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. Here are the details:

Header:

  • The press release is from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, located at 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The contact number is (617) 868-7600 x2338.

Release Date:

  • The release is marked "IMMEDIATE" and dated April 19, 1973.

Title:

  • "AMERICAN CERAMIC CIRCLE TO MEET AT THE BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM"

Content:

  • The American Ceramic Circle (ACC) is holding its fourth annual meeting in Boston and Cambridge on April 28-29, 1973. This meeting is scheduled to follow the International Wedgwood Seminar in the preceding days.
  • Previous meetings were held at prestigious institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum, Montreal Museum, Mint Museum of Charlotte, N.C., and the Chicago Art Institute.
  • On Saturday, April 28, events will take place at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts:
    • Norman Stretton from Henley-on-Thames will speak on Indian salt-glaze pottery.
    • Mrs. Lucie Beebe from Hollis, N.H., will give a lecture on German stoneware, featuring slides primarily from the collections of the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
    • A gallery tour will be given by Prof. Jan Fontein, Curator of Asiatic Art and visiting lecturer in the Fine Arts Department.
  • In the evening, Mr. Eric Ekholm of Plimouth Plantation will discuss recent archaeological discoveries in the ceramic field.
  • On Sunday morning, April 29, ACC members will meet at the Busch-Reisinger Museum for a lecture by Mrs. Hedy B. Landman, Acting Curator. The topic will be functional design and aesthetic considerations in ceramics.

Contact for Information:

  • For more information, the press release directs readers to call 495-2338 and ask for Mrs. Landman.

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The image shows a press release from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, dated April 19, 1973. The press release announces that the American Ceramic Circle will hold its fourth annual meeting in Boston and Cambridge on April 28-29. The meeting is scheduled to coincide with the International Wedgwood Seminar.

Key details from the press release include:

  1. Contact Information: For more information, the public is advised to call Mrs. Landman at 495-2338.
  2. Meeting Locations and Dates: The meetings will be held on April 28-29, with the Saturday meeting at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Sunday meeting at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
  3. Previous Meetings: Previous meetings have been held at the Metropolitan Museum, the Montreal Museum, the Mint Museum of Charlotte, N.C., and the Chicago Art Institute.
  4. Saturday Schedule:
    • Norman Stretton of Henley-on-Thames will speak on Indio salt-glaze pottery.
    • Mrs. Lucie Beebe of Hollis, N.H., will give a lecture on German stoneware, using slides from the Busch-Reisinger Museum collection.
    • Prof. Jan Fontein, Curator of Asiatic Art and visiting lecturer in the Fine Arts Department, will give a gallery tour.
    • In the evening, Mr. Eric Ehholm of Plymouth Plantation will speak on recent archaeological discoveries in the ceramic field.
  5. Sunday Schedule:
    • Mrs. Hedy B. Landman, Acting Curator, will give a lecture on functional design and aesthetic considerations in ceramics.

The press release is partially visible, indicating that there might be more information on the following pages.

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This image shows a typed document, which appears to be a press release from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The heading includes the name and address of the museum, as well as a phone number and a contact name, Mrs. Landman. The date of the press release is cited as April 19, 1973, with the word "IMMEDIATE" indicating the urgency of release.

The title of the press release states "AMERICAN CERAMIC CIRCLE TO MEET AT THE BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM." The text below explains that the American Ceramic Circle will hold its fourth annual meeting in Boston and Cambridge on April 28-29, to coincide with the International Wedgwood Seminar.

The release mentions that earlier meetings have been held at various other museums and that forthcoming events include lectures and a gallery tour. Specific individuals and their contributions to the event are listed, such as Norman Stretton speaking on Indio salt-glaze pottery, Mrs. Lucie Beebe lecturing on German stoneware, and the involvement of Prof. Jan Fontein and Mr. Eric Ekholm discussing topics related to ceramics.

The document is slightly angled within a bound stack of papers, with the left edge of the press release visible, indicating that it is part of a larger collection of documents. The photo also includes the edge of the next page, providing a sense of the context and that there might be more details on following pages.

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This image shows a typewritten press release from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, dated April 19, 1973. The release announces that the American Ceramic Circle will hold its fourth annual meeting in Boston and Cambridge on April 28-29. The event provides members the opportunity to attend the International Wedgwood Seminar during the preceding days. It mentions previous meetings held at various museums including the Metropolitan Museum, Montreal Museum, Mint Museum of Charlotte, N.C., and the Chicago Art Institute.

Details of the Saturday meeting include sessions at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, where Norman Stretton will speak on Indio salt-glaze pottery, and Mrs. Lucie Beebe will give a lecture on German stoneware using slides mostly from the Busch-Reisinger Museum's collections. Prof. Jan Fontein, Curator of Asiatic Art, will give a gallery tour. In the evening, Mr. Eric Ekholm from Plymouth Plantation will discuss recent archaeological discoveries in ceramics.

On Sunday morning, members will meet again at the Busch-Reisinger Museum for a lecture by Mrs. Hedy B. Landman, Acting Curator, on functional design and aesthetic considerations.

At the top, contact information is provided for Mrs. Landman with a phone number. The letterhead bears the logo and name of the Busch-Reisinger Museum with its address and phone number. The press release is typed on a single sheet of white paper held in a book or binder.

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The image shows a press release from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, dated April 19, 1973. The press release announces that the American Ceramic Circle will hold its fourth annual meeting at the museum in Boston and Cambridge on April 28-29. The meeting will provide an opportunity for members to attend the International Wedgwood Seminar during the preceding days. The press release provides details about the speakers and topics for the meeting, including Norman Stretton of Henley-on-Thames speaking on Indian salt-glaze pottery, Mrs. Lucie Beebe of Hollis, N.H. giving a lecture on German stoneware, and Prof. Jan Fontein, Curator of Asiatic Art, giving a gallery tour. The press release also includes contact information for Mrs. Landman and the museum's address and phone number.

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The image shows a page from a press release document, likely from an archival or museum collection. The document is titled "PRESS RELEASE" and is issued by the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, located at 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The contact information provided is for Mrs. Landman, with the phone number 495-2338.

Key Details from the Document:

  1. Date and Purpose:

    • The press release is dated April 19, 1973, and is marked as "IMMEDIATE."
    • It announces the fourth annual meeting of the American Ceramic Circle, scheduled to take place in Boston and Cambridge on April 28–29, 1973.
  2. Location and Events:

    • The meeting is organized to allow members to attend the International Wedgwood Seminar held in the preceding days.
    • Saturday, April 28:
      • Meetings will be held at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
      • Speakers and Topics:
        • Norman Stretton of Henley-on-Thames will speak on Indio salt-glaze pottery.
        • Mrs. Lucie Beebe of Hollis, N.H., will give a lecture on German stoneware, using slides largely from the Busch-Reisinger Museum's collections.
      • A gallery tour will be conducted by Prof. Jan Fonteyn, Curator of Asiatic Art and visiting lecturer in the Fine Arts Department.
      • In the evening, Mr. Eric Eholm of Plymouth Plantation will speak on recent archaeological discoveries in the ceramic field.
    • Sunday, April 29:
      • ACC members will meet at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
      • Mrs. Hedy B. Landman, Acting Curator, will deliver a lecture on functional design and aesthetic considerations in ceramics.
  3. Historical Context:

    • The press release mentions that earlier meetings of the American Ceramic Circle were held at notable institutions, including:
      • The Metropolitan Museum
      • The Montreal Museum
      • The Mint Museum of Charlotte, N.C.
      • The Chicago Art Institute
  4. Visual Elements:

    • The page is typed on standard paper and appears to be part of a bound document or archive, as indicated by the visible spine and page edges.
    • The text is formatted in a formal, professional style typical of press releases from the 1970s.
    • The header includes the logo of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which is a stylized "BR" in a decorative font.

Summary:

The image depicts a press release announcing the fourth annual meeting of the American Ceramic Circle, scheduled for April 28–29, 1973, in Boston and Cambridge. The event includes lectures, gallery tours, and discussions on various aspects of ceramics, with speakers from notable institutions and experts in the field. The document is issued by the Busch-Reisinger Museum and provides contact information for further inquiries.