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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1972-1973

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The image displays pages from a program or booklet for the Seventh Symposium held in Boston, Massachusetts, on Saturday, April 28, and Sunday, April 29, 1973. The program outlines the schedule and events for the symposium, which includes registration details, lectures, museum visits, and social events.

Saturday, April 28:

  • 9:00 AM: Buses depart for the Museum of Fine Arts from Copley Plaza Hotel.
  • 9:30 AM: Registration at the Museum.
  • 10:00 AM: Lecture by Barbara Gordly Teller on "Documentary Evidence of Ceramics Used in New England."
  • 11:00 AM: Lecture by Phillip H. Curtis on "Tucker Porcelain, 1826-1832: A New Appraisal."
  • 11:30 AM: Lecture by Dean Fales on "A Look at Woodwood Artists at the Turn of the Century."
  • 12:00 PM: Lunch at the Main Restaurant.
  • 2:00 PM: Business Meeting in the Lecture Hall.
  • 2:15 PM: Lecture by Lucie Born Beebe on "Italian Renaissance Stoneware."
  • 2:45 PM: Lecture by E. Norman Sutton on "Salt Glaze of the India Pottery at Bovey Tracey."
  • 3:15 PM: Gallery Talk by Ian M. G. Quimby, Curator of the Department of Asiatic Arts.
  • 4:00 PM: Opportunity to visit collections in the Museum.
  • 7:00 PM: Cocktails in the State Suite, Copley Plaza Hotel.
  • 8:00 PM: Dinner and Lecture by Erik Ekholm on "Dynamics in Colonial Plimoth."

Sunday, April 29:

  • 10:30 AM: Leave hotel by bus.
  • 10:30 AM: Visit to the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge. Lecture by Dr. H. A. Crosby Forbes on "Form Follows Function – Sometimes."
  • 12:00 PM: Lunch and program with an opportunity to visit the galleries.
  • 1:30 PM: Leave by bus.
  • 2:00 PM: Visit to the Museum of the American China Trade, Milton, Massachusetts. Lecture by Dr. H. A. Crosby Forbes.
  • 3:00 PM: Visit to the Museum for a special exhibit on Chinese Export Porcelain.
  • 4:00 PM: Return to hotel by bus.

Additional Information:

  • There is an invitation to the opening of the Ferdinand Hodler exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, sponsored by the Friends of the Fogg Art Museum. The event includes a drawing for prizes such as a weekend at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel.
  • There is also a note about Dr. Lloyd E. Hawes, a scholar and assistant curator of decorative arts at the Fogg Art Museum, who is a charter member and trustee.
  • The Associates of the Busch-Reisinger Museum and The Friends of the Fogg Art Museum are invited to a member's preview of the Ferdinand Hodler exhibition on Tuesday, May 1, 1973, from five to seven p.m.

The program provides a detailed schedule of academic and social activities related to art and decorative arts, highlighting the educational and networking opportunities available during the symposium.

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The image displays a detailed program for the Seventh Symposium held in Boston, Massachusetts, on Saturday, April 28, and Sunday, April 29, 1973.

Saturday, April 28:

  • 9:00 AM: Buses depart for the Museum of Fine Arts from the Copley Plaza Hotel (Dartmouth Street entrance).
  • 9:30 AM: Registration at the Museum.
  • 10:00 AM: Presentation on "Documentary Evidence of Ceramics Used in New England" by Barbara Gorey Teller, Wellesley, Mass.
  • 11:00 AM: Talk on "Tucker Porcelain, 1826-1832: A New Appraisal" by Philip H. Curtis, Curator of Decorative Arts at The Newark Museum, Newark, N.J.
  • 11:30 AM: Lecture titled "A Look at Wedgwood Artists at the Turn of the Century" by David Buten, Director of The Buten Museum of Wedgwood.
  • 1:00 PM: Lunch at the Main Restaurant.
  • 2:00 PM: Business Meeting in the Lecture Hall.
  • 2:15 PM: "Rhulman Renaissance Stoneware" by Lucie Bern Bébe, Hollis, N.H.
  • 2:45 PM: "Salt glaze of the Indio Pottery at Bovey Tracey" by E. Norman Stretton, Henley-on-Thames, England.
  • 3:15 PM: "Gallery Talk" by Jan Fontein, Curator of the Department of Asiatic Arts, Museum of Fine Arts.

Sunday, April 29:

  • 7:00 AM: Breakfast opportunity at the Copley Plaza Hotel (Coachtail Suite).
  • 8:00 AM: Dinner "Ceramics in Colonial Plimoth" by Erik Ekholm, Plimoth Plantation.
  • 10:00 AM: Leave the hotel by bus.
  • 10:30 AM: Visit to the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, for a "Fellows Function - Sometimes" by Hedy Backlin Landman.
  • 12:00 PM: Lunch and an opportunity to visit the galleries.
  • 1:30 PM: Leave by bus for the Museum of the American China Trade, Milton, Mass. Lecture by Dr. H. A. Crosby Forbes, Director.
  • 3:00 PM: Visit the Museum for a Special Exhibit "Boston: Key to the Study of Chinese Export Porcelain, 1785-1815."
  • 4:00 PM: Return to the hotel by bus.

Additional Information:

  • The Chairman of the Symposium is Dr. Lloyd E. Hawes.
  • An invitation for a members' preview of an exhibition is also included:
    • Exhibition: Ferdinand Hodler (1853-1918) at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
    • Date and Time: Tuesday, May 1, 1973, from five to seven PM.
    • Details: The preview includes a champagne reception and an opportunity to meet the guest curators involved in the exhibition.

This program provides a comprehensive schedule of lectures, talks, and visits related to ceramics and decorative arts, aimed at attendees of the symposium.

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The image shows pages from a program booklet for the "Seventh Symposium" held in Boston, Massachusetts, on Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29, 1973. The symposium appears to be focused on decorative arts and ceramics.

Saturday, April 28:

  • Registration: At Copley Plaza Hotel on Friday evening or at the Museum of Fine Arts on Saturday morning.
  • 9:00: Buses depart from the Copley Plaza Hotel for the Museum of Fine Arts.
  • 9:30: Registration at the Museum.
  • 10:00: Lecture titled "Documentary Evidence of Ceramics Used in New England" by Barbara Gorely Teller, Wellesley, Mass.
  • 11:00: Lecture titled "Tucker Porcelain, 1826-1832: A New Appraisal" by Phillip H. Curtis, Curator of Decorative Arts at The Newark Museum, Newark, N.J.
  • 11:30: Lecture titled "A Look at Wedgwood Artists at the Turn of the Century" by David Buten, Director of The Buten Museum of Wedgwood.
  • 1:00: Lunch at the Main Restaurant.
  • 2:00: Business Meeting in the Lecture Hall.
  • 2:15: Lecture titled "Rhenish Renaissance Stoneware" by Lucie Born Beebe, Hollis, N.H.
  • 2:45: Lecture titled "Salt Glaze of the Indian Pottery at Boyve Tracey" by E. Norman Strevens, Henley-on-Thames, England.
  • 3:15: Lecture titled "Gallery Talk" by Jan Fontein, Curator of the Department of Asian Arts, Museum of Fine Arts.
  • 4:00: Opportunity to visit collections in the Museum, such as the Forsyth Wickes Collection of French furniture, paintings, porcelain, and many others.
  • 7:00: Cocktails in the State Suite, Copley Plaza Hotel.
  • 8:00: Dinner titled "Ceramics in Colonial Plimouth" with Erik Ekholm, Plimouth Plantation.

Sunday, April 29:

  • 10:00: Leave the hotel by bus.
  • 10:30: At Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, lecture titled "Form Follows Function - Sometimes" by Hedy Bachlin Landman, Curator.
  • 12:00: Lunch and musical program with opportunity to visit galleries.
  • 1:30: Leave by bus.
  • 2:00: Lecture titled "The American China Trade" by Dr. H. A. Crosby Forbes, Director, at the Museum of the American China Trade, Milton, Mass.
  • 3:00: Visit the Museum - Special Exhibit "Boston: Key to the Study of Chinese Export Porcelain, 1785-1870".
  • 4:00: Return to the hotel by bus.

Additionally, there is an invitation for the Associates of the Busch-Reisinger Museum and The Friends of the Fogg Art Museum to a members' preview of the Ferdinand Hodler exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum on Tuesday, May 1, 1973, from five to seven p.m. The invitation also includes a brief note about a drawing for two weekend stays at the Hotel Regina in Switzerland.

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The image shows pages from a program for the "Seventh Symposium" held in Boston, Massachusetts, on Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29, 1973. The event appears to be focused on decorative arts and related topics.

Here is a detailed breakdown of the schedule and information:

Saturday, April 28:

  • Registration:

    • Friday Evening or Saturday Morning at Copley Plaza Hotel (Headquarters) or Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue entrance.
  • 9:00 AM: Buses depart from the Museum of Fine Arts for Copley Plaza Hotel.

  • 9:30 AM: Registration at the Museum.

  • 10:00 AM: Lecture titled "Documentary Evidence of Ceramics Used in New England" by Barbara Gorely Teller, Wellesley, Massachusetts.

  • 11:00 AM: Lecture titled "Tucker Porcelain, 1826-1832: A New Appraisal" by Phillip H. Curtis, Curator of Decorative Arts at the Newark Museum, Newark, New Jersey.

  • 11:30 AM: Lecture titled "A Look at Wedgwood Artists at the Turn of the Century" by David Buten, Director of the Buten Museum of Wedgwood.

  • 1:00 PM: Luncheon at the Main Restaurant.

  • 2:00 PM: Business Meeting in the Lecture Hall.

  • 2:15 PM: Lecture titled "Rhenish Renaissance Stoneware" by Lucie Born Beebe, Hollis, New Hampshire.

  • 2:45 PM: Lecture titled "Salt Glaze of the Indo Pottery at Boyce Tracey" by E. Norman Street, Henley-on-Thames, England.

  • 3:15 PM: Gallery Talk by Jan Fontein, Curator of the Department of Asian Arts, Museum of Fine Arts.

  • 4:00 PM: Opportunity to visit collections at the Museum such as the Forsyth Wickes Collection of French furniture, paintings, porcelain, and silver, the Jaffe and Sigmund Katz Collection of English ceramics, the Oriental Export Porcelain, the Ceramic Gallery, and many others.

  • 7:00 PM: Cocktails at the State Suite, Copley Plaza Hotel.

  • 8:00 PM: Dinner at the State Suite, Copley Plaza Hotel, followed by a lecture titled "Ceramics in Colonial Plimoth" by Erik Ekholm, Plimouth Plantation.

Sunday, April 29:

  • 10:00 AM: Leave hotel by bus.
  • 10:30 AM: Visit to the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Lecture titled "Form Follows Function – Sometimes" by Hedy Bachlin, Curator.
  • 12:00 PM: Luncheon with a musical program and opportunity to visit the galleries.
  • 1:30 PM: Leave by bus.
  • 2:00 PM: Visit to the American China Trade Museum, Milton, Massachusetts. Lecture by Dr. H. A. Crosby Forbes, Director.
  • 3:00 PM: Visit to the Museum for a special exhibit titled "Boston: Key to the Study of Chinese Export Porcelain, 1785-1870."
  • 4:00 PM: Return to the hotel by bus.

Additional information includes a note about Dr. Lloyd E. Hawes, a member and scholar of the Harvard Medical School, and an invitation to a members' preview of the Ferdinand Hodler exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum on Tuesday, May 1, 1973, from five to seven PM. The invitation is from The Associates of the Busch-Reisinger Museum and The Friends of the Fogg Art Museum.

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The image shows a page from an event program for the "Seventh Symposium" held in Boston, Massachusetts, on Saturday, April 28, and Sunday, April 29, 1973. The program details the schedule for the symposium, including various sessions, talks, and activities.

Here are the main points from the image:

  1. Registration:

    • Registration is at the Copley Plaza Hotel on Friday evening and Saturday morning, and at the Museum of Fine Arts on Saturday morning.
  2. Saturday, April 28:

    • 9:00 AM: Buses depart for the Museum of Fine Arts from the Copley Plaza Hotel.

    • 9:30 AM: Registration at the Museum.

    • 10:00 AM: "Documentary Evidence of Ceramics Used in New England" by Barbara Gorely Teller, Wellesley, Mass.

    • 11:00 AM: "Tucker Porcelain, 1826-1832: A New Appraisal" by Phillip H. Curtis, Curator of Decorative Arts, Newark Museum, Newark, N.J.

    • 11:30 AM: "A Look at Wedgwood Artists at the Turn of the Century" by David Buten, Director, The Buten Museum of Wedgwood.

    • 1:00 PM: Lunch at the Main Restaurant.

    • 2:00 PM: Business Meeting, Lecture Hall.

    • 2:15 PM: "Rhenish Renaissance Stoneware" by Lucie Born Beebe, Hollis, N.H.

    • 2:45 PM: "Salt Glaze of the Indo-Pottery at Boye Tracey" by E. Norman Street, Henley-on-Thames, England.

    • 3:15 PM: "Gallery Talk" by Jan Fontein, Curator of the Department of Asian Art, Museum of Fine Arts.

    • 4:00 PM: Opportunity to visit collections in the Museum such as the Forsyth Wickes Collection of French furniture, paintings, porcelain, and faïence; the Jesse and Sigmund Katz Collection of English, American, and Oriental export porcelain; and the Ceramic Gallery.

    • 7:00 PM: Cocktails at the State Suite, Copley Plaza Hotel.

    • 8:00 PM: Dinner, titled "Ceramics in Colonial Plimoth" by Erik Ekholm, Plimoth Plantation.

  3. Sunday, April 29:

    • 10:00 AM: Departure from the hotel by bus.
    • 10:30 AM: Visit to the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a talk titled "Form Follows Function – Sometimes" by Hedy Bachlin Landman.
    • 12:00 PM: Lunch and musical program, opportunity to visit the galleries.
    • 1:30 PM: Departure by bus.
    • 2:00 PM: Visit the American China Trade, Milton, Massachusetts, with a lecture by Dr. H. A. Croby Forbes, Director.
    • 3:00 PM: Visit the Museum – Special Exhibit "Boston: Key to the Study of Chinese Export Porcelain, 1785-1870."
    • 4:00 PM: Return to the hotel by bus.

Additionally, there is a separate invitation for a preview of an exhibition titled "Ferdinand Hodler (1853-1918)" at the Busch-Reisinger Museum on Tuesday, May 1, 1973, from five to seven p.m., organized by the Associates of the Busch-Reisinger Museum and The Friends of the Fogg Art Museum.

The program also includes a mention of Dr. Lloyd E. Hawes, a scholar and assistant at the Harvard Medical School, who is noted as a charter member and trustee.

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The image depicts an open brochure or program for an event. The left page contains details about the "SEVENTH SYMPOSIUM" held in Boston, Massachusetts on Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29, 1973. The schedule for the symposium includes various lectures, luncheons, and visits to museums and collections. Specific times and activities are listed, such as a 9:00 AM bus departure to the Museum of Fine Arts, talks by various speakers, and opportunities to view collections at different museums.

The right page contains an invitation from the Associates of the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Friends of the Fogg Art Museum to a members' preview of the exhibition "Ferdinand Hodler (1853-1918)" at the Busch-Reisinger Museum on Tuesday, May 1, 1973, from five to seven p.m.

There is also a small note or announcement pinned to the right page, which appears to be related to the opening of the Ferdinand Hodler exhibition, providing additional details about the event and possibly some related activities or acknowledgments.

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The image shows an open book or binder with several pieces of paper inside it. On the left page, there's the schedule for an event titled "SEVENTH SYMPOSIUM Boston, Massachusetts, Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29, 1973." The schedule lists various sessions and events with their respective times, starting from 9:00 am on Saturday with a bus departure and ending at 4:00 pm on Sunday with a 'Return to hotel by bus.' Mentioned activities include lectures, meetings, and museum visits.

On the right page, at the top, there's an attached smaller piece of paper with typewritten text regarding an event on Tuesday, May 1, 1973, for a members' preview of the Exhibition FERDINAND HODLER (1853–1918) at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. Below that, there's a pocket or a folder labeled with a blue tab where additional documents or items could be stored. The documents refer to cultural and art-focused events, suggesting this book belongs to someone interested or involved in the arts or cultural management. The items appear to be from the 1970s based on the dates provided.

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The image shows an open book with three separate items placed or attached onto the right-hand page.

  1. The top-left item is a printed program for the "Seventh Symposium" held in Boston, Massachusetts, on Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29, 1973. It lists the schedule for both days, including bus departures, registrations, lectures, luncheons, dinners, meetings, and museum visits related to ceramics and Asian art.

  2. The top-right item is a newspaper clipping announcing the opening of a Ferdinand Hodler exhibition at the Busch Reisinger Museum of Harvard University. It mentions details about the exhibition opening being a secret until Friday, April 27 at 9 p.m., sponsored by the Swiss Society of Boston and others. It also refers to a drawing by Mrs. Daniela Riesner for tickets, which include stays at various hotels and winners becoming holders of tickets to a show of works by the Swiss painter, followed by a concert and champagne reception.

  3. The bottom item is a blue invitation card addressed to members of the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Friends of the Fogg Art Museum inviting them to a preview of the Ferdinand Hodler exhibition on Tuesday, May 1, 1973, from five to seven p.m.

The text on the left and bottom of the open book page is largely obscured or out of focus, making it difficult to read or interpret clearly. The overall theme is related to art exhibitions and scholarly symposiums, particularly focused on ceramics and works by Ferdinand Hodler.

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The image is a spread of a book or brochure open to two pages. The top left page is titled "SEVENTH SYMPOSIUM Boston, Massachusetts Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29, 1973" and lists a schedule of events for the symposium, including registration times, bus departures, and various talks and lectures. The bottom right page has a smaller, rectangular insert with the text "FERDINAND HODLER (1853-1918) at the Busch-Reisinger Museum Tuesday, May 1, 1973 five to seven p.m." The rest of the page is blank, except for a small tear in the top right corner.

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Description of the Image

The image depicts an open book or program booklet, likely from an academic or cultural event. The content is organized into two main sections visible on the open pages:


Left Page:

  • Title:
    The top of the page prominently displays the title:
    "SEVENTH SYMPOSIUM"
    Below this, it specifies the location and dates:
    "Boston, Massachusetts"
    "Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29, 1973"

  • Schedule for Saturday, April 28:
    The page outlines a detailed schedule of events for Saturday, April 28, starting at 9:00 AM and ending at 4:00 PM. Key details include:

    • 9:00 AM: Buses depart for the Museum of Fine Arts from Copley Plaza Hotel (Dartmouth Street entrance).
    • 9:30 AM: Registration at the Museum.
    • 10:00 AM: Lecture titled "Documentary Evidence of Ceramics Used in New England" by Barbara Gorely Teller, Wellesley, Mass.
    • 11:00 AM: Lecture titled "Tucker Porcelain, 1856-1832: A New Appraisal" by Phillip H. Curtis, Curator of Decorative Arts, The Newark Museum, N.J.
    • 11:30 AM: Lecture titled "A Look at Wedgwood Artists at the Turn of the Century" by David Buten, Director, The Buten Museum of Wedgwood.
    • 1:00 PM: Luncheon at the Main Restaurant.
    • 2:00 PM: Business Meeting in Lecture Hall.
    • 2:15 PM: Lecture titled "Rhenish Renaissance Stoneware" by Lucie Born Beebe, Hollis, N.H.
    • 2:45 PM: Lecture titled "Salt glaze of the Indo Pottery at Bovee Tracey" by E. Norman Streton, Henley-on-Thames, England.
    • 3:15 PM: "Gallery Talk" by Jan Fonten, Curator of the Department of Asiatic Arts, Museum of Fine Arts.
    • 4:00 PM: Return to hotel by bus.
  • Additional Text:
    Below the schedule, there is a brief paragraph mentioning Dr. Lloyd E. Hawes, describing him as a scholar and Assistant at the Harvard Medical School. It also notes that he is a charter member and trustee of the decorative arts at the institution.


Right Page:

  • Invitation and Event Details:
    The right page appears to be an invitation or announcement for a separate event. Key details include:
    • Event Title:
      "The Associates of the Busch-Reisinger Museum and The Friends of the Fogg Art Museum are cordially invited to a members' preview of the exhibition"
    • Exhibition Title:
      "FERDINAND HODLER (1853-1918)"
    • Location:
      "at the Busch-Reisinger Museum"
    • Date and Time:
      "Tuesday, May 1, 1973, five to seven p.m."
    • Additional Notes:
      The text mentions that the preview is part of a larger exhibition opening, with details about the event being held in conjunction with the Harvard Trust Company, the Swiss Society of Boston, and the Friends of the Fogg Art Museum. It also references a weekend for members to visit the exhibition, including a concert and a champagne reception.

Overall Context:

The image portrays a structured academic or cultural program for a symposium focused on ceramics and decorative arts, held in Boston in 1973. The left page details a two-day schedule of lectures, luncheons, and meetings centered around ceramic art and related topics. The right page invites members of specific museum associations to a preview of an exhibition dedicated to the artist Ferdinand Hodler, scheduled for the following month. The layout and formatting suggest this is an official program or booklet for attendees of the symposium and related events.