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The image displays an open book or binder containing various documents and images related to an exhibition titled "Medieval and Renaissance Stained Glass from New England Collections." The exhibition was held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Harvard University from April 25th to June 10th, 1978.

Key elements of the image include:

1. Invitation:

   • The top part of the image shows an invitation from the Busch-Reisinger Museum requesting the pleasure of one's company at the opening of the exhibition on Tuesday, April 25, 1978, at 8:00 PM. The invitation admits two people.

2. Exhibition Details:

   • The exhibition was supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
   • An illustrated catalog was available at the museum.

3. Symposium Information:

   • There is a schedule for a symposium held in conjunction with the exhibition. The symposium took place on April 28th and 29th, 1978.
   • The symposium included several talks:
     • 10 AM: Rowan LeCompte - "Aladdin's Place: A Luminous Enchantment"
     • 11 AM: Norbert S. Baer - "Conservation Center, Institute of Fine Arts, New York University: Medieval Windows: The Conservation Crisis"
     • 2 PM: Michael Cothren - "The Cloisters, New York: A Local Style of Glass Painting in Picardy during the First Half of the Thirteenth Century"
     • 2:45 PM: Virginia C. Raguin - "Fine Arts Department, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester: The Development of a Burgundian Atelier"
     • 3:45 PM: Jane Hayward - "The Cloisters, New York: Discussion"
     • 4 PM: Timothy P. Lilich - "Department of Fine Arts, Syracuse University: Gassicourt: The State of the Question and some Alternative Solutions"
     • 4:45 PM: Mary Beth Loery - "Department of Fine Arts, Tufts University: Dürer's Designs for Stained Glass"

4. Photograph:

   • The bottom right corner of the image includes a black-and-white photograph of two individuals working with stained glass, possibly in a studio or workshop setting.

5. Additional Text:

   • There is a section of text on the left side of the image, which appears to be a continuation of a descriptive or explanatory passage related to the exhibition or stained glass art.

Overall, the image provides a detailed look at the documentation and promotion surrounding the "Medieval and Renaissance Stained Glass from New England Collections" exhibition, including invitations, symposium schedules, and related imagery.

The image shows an open book or scrapbook that contains several documents and photographs related to an exhibition titled "Medieval and Renaissance Stained Glass from New England Collections." The documents are carefully arranged and some are partially overlapping.

1. Top Left Document: This is an announcement for the exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Harvard University, which took place from April 25th through June 10th, 1978. It mentions that the exhibition is supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

2. Top Right Document: This is an invitation to the opening of the exhibition on Tuesday, April 25, 1978, at 8 o'clock. It notes that the invitation admits two people.

3. Bottom Left Document: This page features a photograph of stained glass and some text, possibly an article or an excerpt discussing the history or significance of stained glass. The text is not fully legible in the image.

4. Bottom Center Document: This is a schedule for a symposium held in conjunction with the exhibition. The symposium features several speakers:

   • At 10 am, Rowan LeCompte from Tufts University, speaking on "Adam in Eden: A Luminous Enchantment."
   • At 11 am, Norbert S. Baer from New York University, speaking on "Medieval Windows: The Conservation Crisis."
   • At 2 pm, Michael Cothren from The Cloisters, New York, speaking on "A Local Style of Glass Painting in Picardy during the First Half of the Thirteenth Century."
   • At 2:30 pm, Virginia Chieffo Raguin from Fine Arts Department, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, speaking on "The Development of a Burgundian Atelier."
   • At 3 pm, Meredith P. Lillich from the Department of Fine Arts, Syracuse University, speaking on "The State of the Question and Some Alternative Suggestions."
   • At 3:30 pm, Mary-Beth Lacey from Tufts University, speaking on "Durer’s Designs for Stained Glass."
   • At 4 pm, Jane Hayward from The Cloisters, New York, as the discussant.

5. Bottom Right Photograph: This is a black and white photograph showing two individuals working on a piece of stained glass. One person appears to be using tools, while the other is possibly assisting or supervising the process.

The documents and photographs provide a detailed view of the exhibition and associated events, highlighting the focus on medieval and Renaissance stained glass art and the scholarly discussions around it.

The image shows an exhibition brochure and schedule for an event titled "Medieval and Renaissance Stained Glass from New England Collections." Here's a detailed summary:

Exhibition Details:

• Organizers: The Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Tufts University Department of Fine Arts.
• Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
• Duration: April 25th through June 10th, 1978.
• Support: The exhibition was supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
• Catalogue: An illustrated catalogue was available at the museum.

Opening Reception:

• Date and Time: Tuesday, April 25, 1978, at eight o'clock in the evening.
• Location: The Busch-Reisinger Museum.
• Instructions: Invitation admits two; attendees are requested to present it at the door.

Symposium Details:

A symposium was held in conjunction with the exhibition, featuring several speakers and topics:

Morning Sessions:

• 10 am: Rowan LeCompte
  • Topic: "Aldrin's Race: A Luminous Enhancement"
• 11 am: Norbert S. Baer, Conservation Center, Institute of Fine Arts, New York University
  • Topic: "Medieval Windows: The Conservation Crisis"

Afternoon Sessions:

• 2 pm: Michael Cothren, The Cloisters, New York
  • Topic: "A Local Style of Glass Painting in Picardy during the First Half of the Thirteenth Century"
• 2:30 pm: Virginia C. Raguin, Fine Arts Department, College of the Holy Cross
  • Topic: "The Glazing of the Chapel of the Virgin at St.-Fargeau: The Development of a Burgundian Atelier"
• 3 pm: Meredith P. Lillich, Department of Fine Arts, Syracuse University
  • Topic: "Gasscourt: The State of the Question and some Alternative Suggestions"
• 3:30 pm: Mary-Beth Lacy, Department of Fine Arts, Tufts University
  • Topic: "Durer's Designs for Stained Glass"
• 4 pm: Jane Hayward, The Cloisters, New York
  • Discussant

The symposium was also supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Additional Information:

• The image includes photographs of what appears to be the exhibition setup and stained glass artworks.
• The text on the left page mentions the historical and technical aspects of stained glass, including the use of colored pieces and their structural support in medieval architecture.

The image shows an open book or album containing various documents and photographs related to an exhibition and a symposium on "Medieval and Renaissance Stained Glass from New England Collections."

1. Invitation Card:

   • The invitation card from the Busch-Reisinger Museum and Tufts University Department of Fine Arts requests the recipient's company at the opening of the exhibition "Medieval and Renaissance Stained Glass from New England Collections" on Tuesday, April 25, 1978, at 8 o'clock. The invitation mentions that it admits two people and should be presented at the door.

2. Exhibition Details:

   • The exhibition was held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Harvard University, located at 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, from April 25th to June 10th, 1978.
   • It was supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

3. Symposium Program:

   • The program for the symposium includes several speakers and their topics:
     • 10 am: Rowan LeCompte, "Aladdin's Palace: A Luminous Enchantment"
     • 11 am: Norbert S. Baer, "Medieval Windows: The Conservation Crisis"
     • 2 pm: Michael Cothren, "The Cloisters, New York"
     • 2:30 pm: Virginia C. Raguin, "A Local Style of Glass Painting in Picardy during the First Half of the Thirteenth Century"
     • 3 pm: Meredith P. Lillich, "Gasscourt: The State of the Question and Some Alternative Suggestions"
     • 3:30 pm: Mary-Beth Lacey, "Durer's Designs for Stained Glass"
     • 4 pm: Jane Hayward, "The Cloisters, New York," as the discussant.

4. Photographs:

   • There is a black-and-white photograph of stained glass being worked on, possibly during the conservation process.

5. Supporting Documents:

   • Additional pages include detailed text likely from a catalog or brochure discussing the stained glass art, its historical context, and conservation efforts.

Overall, the documents and photographs provide a comprehensive look at the planning, details, and scholarly engagement surrounding the exhibition and symposium on medieval and Renaissance stained glass from New England collections.

The image depicts pages from a program or catalog related to an exhibition titled "Medieval and Renaissance Stained Glass from New England Collections." Here's a detailed summary of the contents:

1. Front Page (Top Left Corner):

   • The exhibition is presented by The Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Tufts University Department of Fine Arts.
   • The exhibition is titled "Medieval and Renaissance Stained Glass from New England Collections."
   • The exhibition is held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Harvard University, located at 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
   • The dates of the exhibition are April 25th through June 10th, 1978.

2. Invitation (Top Right Corner):

   • An invitation to an opening event for the exhibition, held on Tuesday, April 25, 1978, at 8 o'clock.
   • The invitation states that it admits two people and requests their presence at the door.

3. Support and Catalog (Left Side, Middle):

   • The exhibition is supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
   • A catalog is available at the museum.

4. Program Details (Right Side, Middle):

   • The program includes a schedule of events and presentations related to the exhibition.
   • 10 am: Rowan LeCompte presents "Aladdin's Race: A Luminous Enchantment."
   • 11 am: Norbert S. Baer from the Conservation Center, Institute of Fine Arts, New York University, presents "Medieval Windows: The Conservation Crisis."
   • 2 pm: Michael Cothren from The Cloisters, New York, presents "A Local Style of Glass Painting in Picardy during the First Half of the Thirteenth Century."
   • 2:30 pm: Virginia C. Raguin from the Fine Arts Department, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, presents "The Development of a Burgundian Atelier."
   • 3 pm: Meredith P. Lillich from the Department of Fine Arts, Syracuse University, discusses "Gassicourt: The State of the Question and Some Alternative Suggestions."
   • 3:30 pm: Mary-Beth Lacey from the Department of Fine Arts, Tufts University, discusses "Durer's Designs for Stained Glass."
   • 4 pm: Jane Hayward from The Cloisters, New York, acts as the discussant.

5. Background Text (Bottom Left Corner):

   • The text discusses the history and methods of stained glass, including how it was colored and the techniques used to preserve it.

6. Photograph (Middle Right):

   • A black-and-white photograph of a stained glass restoration or conservation process, showing someone working on glass panels.

Overall, the image captures a detailed program for an academic symposium and exhibition on medieval and Renaissance stained glass, including venue details, dates, speakers, and a brief description of the conservation efforts related to stained glass.

The image shows the pages of a program or an event booklet for an exhibition titled "Medieval and Renaissance Stained Glass from New England Collections." This exhibition was hosted by the Busch-Reisinger Museum in collaboration with the Tufts University Department of Fine Arts at Harvard University, located at 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Key details from the program include:

1. Exhibition Dates: April 25th through June 10th, 1978.

2. Opening Event: The exhibition opened on Tuesday, April 25, 1978, at eight o'clock. The invitation specifies that two people are admitted per ticket and that guests should present their tickets at the door.

3. Support: The exhibition was supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

4. Catalogue: An illustrated catalogue of the exhibition is available at the museum.

In addition, the booklet contains detailed program information for a symposium held in conjunction with the exhibition. The program includes a schedule of talks, speakers, and topics:

• 10:00 am: Aladdin's Blaze: A Luminous Enchantment by 10 am Rowan LeCompte
• 11:00 am: Medieval Windows: The Conservation Crisis by Norbert S. Baer, Conservation Center, Institute of Fine Arts, New York University
• 2:00 pm: Michael Cothren, The Cloisters, New York, discussing a Local Style of Glass Painting in Picardy during the First Half of the Thirteenth Century
• 2:30 pm: Virginia C. Raguin, Fine Arts Department, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, discussing The Development of a Burgundian Atelier
• 3:00 pm: Meredith P. Lillis, Department of Fine Arts, Syracuse University, discussing Gassocourt: The State of the Question and some Alternative Suggestions
• 3:30 pm: Mary-Beth Lacey, Department of Fine Arts, Tufts University, discussing Durer's Designs for Stained Glass
• 4:00 pm: Jane Hayward, The Cloisters, New York, discussing as the last talk.

The booklet also features photographs and some text related to stained glass, such as descriptions of its techniques and historical context, along with images of stained glass windows.

The image shows an open book or catalog with several pages visible. On the left side, there's an exhibition announcement from the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Department of Fine Arts at Tufts University for an exhibition titled "Medieval and Renaissance Stained Glass from New England Collections" at the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Harvard University. The exhibition dates are from April 25th through June 10th, 1978. There is text referring to a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and a mention of a circulated catalogue available at the museum.

On the right side of the open book, there is an invitation to the opening of the aforementioned exhibition on Tuesday, April 25, 1978, at eight o'clock. Below the invitation is a black and white photograph of two people working on what appears to be a stained glass window or artwork. They are indoors, in a studio-like setting, with one person standing on a scaffold and the other on the floor. It looks like an art restoration or creation process.

The pages also include information about a series of lectures at Tufts University with various speakers and their topics, which relate to stained glass and art conservation. There's a mention of a symposium held in conjunction with the exhibition, featuring presentations from different experts and scholars. The pages and photograph have a vintage look, reinforcing that the image captures materials from the year 1978.

The image depicts a page from a catalog or program for an exhibition titled "Medieval and Renaissance Stained Glass from New England Collections", hosted by The Busch-Reisinger Museum and Tufts University Department of Fine Arts. The exhibition was held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Harvard University, located at 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, from April 25th through June 10th, 1978. The event was supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Key Details:

1. Exhibition Details:

   • Title: "Medieval and Renaissance Stained Glass from New England Collections"
   • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
   • Dates: April 25th to June 10th, 1978
   • Support: Funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities

2. Invitation Card:

   • An invitation card is visible on the right side of the page, requesting the pleasure of the recipient's company at the opening of the exhibition.
   • Event: Opening of the exhibition
   • Date and Time: Tuesday, April 25, 1978, at 8:00 PM
   • Venue: Busch-Reisinger Museum
   • Admission: The invitation admits two guests, and attendees are requested to please present themselves at the door.

3. Symposium Schedule:

   • A list of symposium sessions is provided, indicating a series of lectures or presentations related to the exhibition. The schedule includes:
     • 10 am: "Aladdin's Race: A Luminous Enchantment" by Rowan LeCompte
     • 11 am: "Medieval Windows: The Conservation Crisis" by Norbert S. Baer
     • 2 pm: "A Local Style of Glass Painting in Picardy during the first half of the Thirteenth Century" by Michael Cothren
     • 2:30 pm: "Windows at St. Farroux: The Development of Burgundian Atelier" by Virginia C. Raguin
     • 3 pm: "Gassicourt: The State of the Question and some Alternative Suggestions" by Meredith P. Lillich
     • 3:30 pm: "Durer's Designs for Stained Glass" by Mary-Beth Lacey
     • 4 pm: "Discussant" by Jane Hayward

4. Photograph:

   • On the right side of the page, there is a black-and-white photograph depicting an interior space, likely a museum or gallery. Two individuals are visible, one standing on a ladder and the other on the floor, engaged in what appears to be conservation or restoration work on stained glass or similar artwork. The setting includes ladders, tools, and partially disassembled elements, suggesting active preservation efforts.

Contextual Notes:

• The exhibition focuses on medieval and Renaissance stained glass from New England collections, highlighting the historical and artistic significance of these artworks.
• The inclusion of a symposium schedule indicates an academic or scholarly focus, with experts presenting research and discussions on topics related to stained glass conservation, history, and technique.
• The photograph provides a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes work, showcasing the meticulous efforts involved in preserving these delicate artworks.

Overall, the image conveys a blend of formal invitation details, academic programming, and a visual representation of the conservation work being undertaken in conjunction with the exhibition.

The image shows a collection of documents and materials related to an exhibition and symposium on Medieval and Renaissance Stained Glass from New England Collections. The documents include:

• An invitation card for the exhibition opening at the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Harvard University on April 25, 1978. The exhibition runs from April 25 to June 10, 1978.
• A catalog of the exhibition available at the museum.
• A program for a symposium held in conjunction with the exhibition. The symposium includes talks by various scholars on topics related to medieval and renaissance stained glass.
• A photograph of workers installing a stained glass window.
• A document with information about the exhibition and symposium, including a list of speakers and topics.

The documents are bound together in a folder or binder, with some pages folded or opened to reveal the contents. The image provides a glimpse into the planning and organization of the exhibition and symposium, as well as the scholarly research and discussions surrounding medieval and renaissance stained glass.

The image shows a book that is open and contains a collection of papers and documents. The papers appear to be related to an exhibition of Medieval and Renaissance Stained Glass from New England Collections, held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Harvard University from April 25th to June 10th, 1978. The exhibition was supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The book also contains a photo of two men working on a wooden structure, possibly related to the exhibition.