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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1973-1974

ARCH.2013.5.16, Rendition: 799506

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The image appears to be a page from a newspaper or magazine, featuring two main articles and a calendar section. Here is a detailed summary:

Top Article: "Old World Elegance Sets Fashion Show"

This article discusses a fashion show featuring old-world fashion. Key points include:

  • The fashion show is to be held at the First Parish Church, Leather District, and is sponsored by the Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
  • The event will showcase real old-world fashion, including gowns and hats from private collections and museums.
  • The show will feature 19th-century fashions, including a 1903 gown with a wide, white straw hat and a 1890s gown with matching stitch patterns and ribbons.
  • The event is part of the grant-funded tradition of the 1890s, featuring a tea and fashion show.
  • The show is presented by Irene Castle, with commentary by Rose Walsh and music by John E. Walsh.

Bottom Article: "The Calendar"

This section highlights an upcoming event:

  • A detail from "In the Park," a watercolor by Ernst Matthaei (1878-1918), is featured.
  • The event is an exhibition of Matthaei's work at the Busch-Reisinger Museum from November 2 to December 15.
  • Matthaei was a German-born artist influenced by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, known for his paintings, drawings, and caricatures.

Additional Notes:

  • There is a handwritten note in the margin that reads "A good article for the Busch."
  • The date "November 2, 1993" is prominently written at the top of the calendar section.

The layout includes text and an image of the watercolor, providing a visual and informational snapshot of the events and exhibitions being discussed.

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The image displays a page from a newspaper dated November 2, 1973, featuring an article and a calendar section.

Article: "Old World Elegance Sets Fashion Show"

  • The article discusses a fashion show showcasing "old-world elegance" from the 1880s to the 1930s. The event is organized by the Lend-a-Hand Society and will be held at Lexington's First Parish Church.
  • The show is titled "Gilded Cage" and features private collections of antique clothing.
  • Irene Castle glamour is highlighted with a description of the attire: black evening gowns, pearls, and a headpiece with ostrich feathers.
  • The event includes a "grand ball tradition" with a focus on the intricate details of the dresses, such as beaded and embroidered creams, satin, and lace.
  • The article mentions a specific dress from the 1880s with a matching soutache braid, white kid gloves, and a dog collar of iridescent beads.
  • It also lists attendees and their roles, including Mrs. Charles H. Cole and Mrs. John B. Wallace, and mentions an exhibition of paintings and drawings from the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

Calendar Section: "The Calendar"

  • The calendar section features a watercolor painting titled "In the Park" by Ernst Matthes, showcasing a detailed scene from Paris. The painting is part of an exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum from November 2 to December 15.
  • The caption provides background on the artist, Ernst Matthes, who was influenced by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and painted Parisian life, including paintings, drawings, and caricatures.
  • The event also includes a celebratory birthday party and a memorial mass, with details about the guests and the venue.

Additional Notes:

  • The newspaper page includes other smaller articles and notes, but the primary focus is on the fashion show and the exhibition details.
  • The newspaper layout includes a date stamp at the bottom of the calendar section.

Overall, the page provides a glimpse into cultural events and exhibitions from 1973, focusing on historical fashion and art.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper dated November 2, 1973. The headline of the main article is "Old World Elegance Sets Fashion Show." The article discusses a fashion show featuring traditional, old-world elegance. It highlights the historical evolution of women's fashion, showcasing how dresses have changed from the 1800s to the present.

Key points from the article include:

  • The fashion show presents various styles from the past, including a Gilded Age dress.
  • It features pieces from the London-based Land and Hand Society, showcasing vintage garments.
  • The event is held in London's First Parish Church, showcasing a collection of historical garments and accessories.
  • The article mentions various individuals, including Irene Castle, who is presented with a glittering black dress, and others like Mrs. Charles H. Cole and Mr. John B. Wallace.

Below the main article, there is a section titled "The Calendar," which includes a small photograph of a watercolor painting titled "In the Park" by Ernest Matthes. This painting, which was influenced by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, is part of an exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum from November 2 to December 15, 1973.

The calendar section also lists some upcoming events and mentions the presence of notable individuals, including Alice Mongan, who was the curator of the Fogg Museum and was invited to discuss paintings by Italian artist Aurelio Olivieri.

The lower part of the newspaper page includes a few more lines of text, some of which are partially obscured.

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The image depicts two pages from a newspaper. The left page features an article titled 'Old World Elegance Sets Fashion Show,' dated November 2, 1973. The article discusses a fashion show presented by the Landmark Society, with models showcasing historical fashions at the First Presbyterian Church in Lexington. It mentions various outfits and accessories from different eras, such as a 1920s beaded evening bag, a 1930s velvet evening cap, and a grand ball tradition from the 1890s. The article also highlights contributions from the Bush-Reisinger Museum and the Fogg Art Museum, with specific mentions of artworks and involved individuals.

The right page is titled 'The Calendar' and includes a detailed description of an artwork, 'In the Park,' a watercolor by Ernest Mathews (1878-1918). The artwork is part of an exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum from November 2 to December 15. The calendar section also lists various upcoming events and exhibitions at different museums, including the Fogg Art Museum and the fogg Museum, with specific dates and details.

The layout includes both text and images, with one visible black-and-white image of the artwork 'In the Park' on the right page. The text is organized into columns, typical of newspaper formatting, with headings and subheadings to distinguish different sections and articles.

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The image shows a page from a 1973 event program titled "Old World Elegance Sets Fashion Show." Here’s a detailed description:

Event Details

  • Title: Old World Elegance Sets Fashion Show
  • Date: November 2, 1973

Article Summary

The article discusses a fashion show that took place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. It describes the elegant and historical ambiance of the event:

  1. Setting:

    • The event recreated an old-world atmosphere, enhancing the grandeur of the fashion show.
    • Irene Castle's glamorous appearance at the show, dressed in a glittering black "Golden Cage" fashion, was a highlight.
  2. Participants:

    • The show featured many ladies dressed in period costumes from the early 1900s, including wide hats, white gloves, and long gowns.
    • The outfits were sourced from private collections and recreated by volunteers, showcasing headpieces, feathers, and matching accessories.
  3. Event Highlights:

    • The event was held in the grand hall of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which was decorated with period-appropriate items.
    • Attendees were treated to a tableau of scenes reminiscent of the Edwardian era.
    • Fifty volunteers participated, changing the face of the fashion show over three acts: pre-World War I, the Roaring Twenties, and the early 1930s.

Calendar Section

  • Exhibition Announcement:
    • There is an exhibition titled "In the Park" by Ernst Matthes (1878-1918), a German-born artist.
    • The artwork includes paintings, drawings, and caricatures inspired by his time in Paris.
    • The exhibition will be on display at the Busch-Reisinger Museum from November 9 to December 15.

Social Column

  • The column lists various social events and gatherings attended by members of the community:
    • Rose Wash built a colorful turquoise news stallia in the records of fashionable Paris.
    • Alice Morgan (former East India Wharf) hosted an event with interesting paintings by Reininger Museum.
    • Mrs. Reisinger entertained with a luncheon featuring paintings and drawings.
    • Mrs. August P. Loring celebrated her 80th birthday with a luncheon.
    • Several other individuals and couples, such as Mr. and Mrs. Francis Ramsey, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Tracy, and others, attended or hosted various gatherings and dinners.

Illustration

  • The bottom part of the image includes a detailed illustration of "In the Park," showcasing people in a park setting, reflecting the artwork of Ernst Matthes.

The event program captures the essence of the fashion show, the historical ambiance, and community social activities from that time.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from November 2, 1973, featuring two main articles.

  1. Headline Article: "Old World Elegance Sets Fashion Show"

    • The article discusses a fashion show inspired by old-world elegance, researched and loaned from private collections. The event is organized by the "Gilded Cage" fashion show at the Parish Church, Lexington.
    • The show will feature costumes from the late 1800s to the 1930s, including dresses with bustles, lace, and feathers.
    • Irene Castle glamour is highlighted, showcasing a black and white costume with black pearls.
    • The article mentions various notable figures involved in the event, including Mrs. Charles H. Cole, Mrs. John E. Wallace, and Mrs. Robert Ives.
    • It also references the grand ball tradition of the 1890s, with elaborate gowns, white kid gloves, and matching ostrich feathers and violets.
    • The fashion show is coordinated by Mrs. C. N. Tossi, with contributions from Mrs. Archibald A. Talmadge Jr., among others.
  2. Calendar Article: "The Calendar"

    • This section features a watercolor painting titled "In the Park" by Ernest Matthes (1878-1918), influenced by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.
    • The painting will be exhibited at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge from November 2 to December 15.
    • The article lists other notable events and exhibitions:
      • A discussion of paintings by Italian artist Aurelio Olivieri at the Fogg Museum.
      • An exhibition of works by the Polcan family at the Museum of Fine Arts.
      • A lecture by Dr. Robert F. Moss on the origins of the Polcan family.
      • A celebration of Mrs. Angelina Polcari's 86th birthday at the MFA.
      • A memorial mass for five individuals.

The clipping includes a detailed illustration of the watercolor painting "In the Park" by Ernest Matthes.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with two newspaper clippings attached.

  1. The upper clipping is titled "Old World Elegance Sets Fashion Show." It describes a fashion show based on real old-world elegance with satin, lace, and traditional designs from the late 1800s and early 1900s. The event took place on November 13 at 10:30 a.m. in Lexington's First Parish Church. It discusses the use of handmade gift ribbons, bead accents, and period costume elements like net straps, paillettes, black and white kid gloves, and headdresses with black paillettes and aigret feathers. The text also mentions the presence of notable guests and the involvement of several individuals in the fashion show, including Mrs. Stephen T. Russian and others.

  2. The lower clipping is dated "November 2, 1973," and titled "The Calendar." It features a black-and-white reproduction of a watercolor painting called "In the Park" by Ernst Matthes (1878-1918). The painting shows a Parisian scene with people in formal attire, including men in top hats and women in dresses with large hats, in what looks like a park setting. The description notes that Ernst Matthes was a German-born artist influenced by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and that an exhibition of his paintings, drawings, and caricatures will be held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum from November 2 to December 15.

The scrapbook page itself is slightly yellowed with age and shows the clippings carefully pasted on it.

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This image shows an open book or magazine with a date indicated as November 21, 1973. There's a headline that reads "The Calendar," underneath which there's a grayscale image depicting a group of individuals engaged in an activity, which appears to be a social gathering or dance. Below the image, there's a caption that explains the artwork as "a detail of 'In the Park,' a watercolor by Ernst Matthies," and it provides some historical context about this German artist's work during his years in Paris. The text suggests that an exhibition is planned at the Booth-Reisinger Museum, setting the time frame for the exhibition from November 7 to December 15. The rest of the page is filled with various other text articles and headlines related to cultural events, exhibitions, and fashion shows.

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The image shows an open page from a publication, likely a magazine or newsletter, dated November 21, 1973, as indicated by the header at the top of the page. The page is titled "The Calendar" and appears to be part of a section detailing events, exhibitions, and cultural activities.

Key Elements in the Image:

Top Section:

  • Headline: The prominent headline reads, "Old World Elegance Sets Fashion Show."
    • This suggests that the page is discussing a fashion event or exhibition focused on "Old World" elegance.
    • The text below the headline provides details about the event, including:
      • The fashion show is being held at the Leongatt Society's First Parish Church in Lexington.
      • The event is scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, from 10:30 a.m.
      • The fashion show will feature ladies dressed in attire from the last hundred years, showcasing a variety of styles such as lace, net, and embroidered dresses.
      • Notable attendees and organizers are mentioned, including Mrs. Charles E. Cole and Mrs. John E. Wallace.

Middle Section:

  • Exhibition Details:
    • The page mentions an exhibition of Ernst Reinhardt's work at the Reinhardt Museum in Cambridge.
    • The exhibition includes paintings, drawings, and studies by Reinhardt, who passed away in 1918. The exhibition is arranged by his family and will run until December 14.
    • The text highlights Reinhardt's artistic contributions and the significance of his work.

Bottom Section:

  • Exhibition Announcement:
    • A smaller section at the bottom announces an exhibition of works by Ernst Marté, a German-born artist who spent time in Paris during the 1890s.
    • The exhibition will be held at the Busch-Reinhardt Museum from November 23 to December 16.
    • Marté's works are described as being influenced by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, with paintings, drawings, and caricatures on display.

Visual Elements:

  • Photograph:
    • On the left side of the page, there is a black-and-white photograph of a woman in an elegant, vintage-style dress. The dress appears to be from the early 20th century, featuring intricate detailing, possibly lace or beading, and a high collar. The photograph is labeled with the text: "A detail of 'The Park,' a watercolor by Ernst Marté (1878-1918)."
    • This visual element ties into the discussion of Marté's exhibition and provides a glimpse of his artistic style.

Layout and Design:

  • The page is formatted in a classic, newspaper-like style with clear headings, subheadings, and organized text blocks.
  • The use of bold fonts for headlines and subheadings helps to draw attention to key information.
  • The inclusion of a photograph adds visual interest and contextualizes the discussion of the artist's work.

Overall Context:

The page serves as a cultural calendar, highlighting upcoming events such as a fashion show, an art exhibition, and another exhibition of historical artwork. It provides readers with details about dates, locations, and notable participants, catering to an audience interested in fashion, art, and cultural events. The inclusion of a photograph of Marté's work enriches the content and offers a visual preview of the exhibition.

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This image appears to be a page from an old newspaper or magazine. The page is dated November 2, 1973, and features several articles and advertisements.

The main article on the page is titled "Old World Elegance Sets Fashion Show." It discusses an exhibition of old-world fashion elegance that was being held at the First Parish Church in Lexington. The exhibition featured costumes and accessories from the 1800s, showcasing the evolution of fashion over the last hundred years.

Below the main article, there is a section titled "The Calendar," which includes a watercolor painting by Ernst Matthes, a German-born artist who spent his years in Paris. The painting depicts a scene from the early 1900s and will be on exhibit at the Busch-Reisinger Museum from November 2 to December 15.

The page also includes several advertisements, including one for a new Stella in the East India Wharf, an Italian restaurant in Boston, and another for a Memorial Mass to be celebrated for the long bar.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the fashion and cultural trends of the 1970s, as well as the art and architecture of the time.