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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1976-1980

ARCH.2013.5.18, Rendition: 799161

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The image shows an open scrapbook or album with two invitations affixed to its pages. The invitations are from the Busch-Reisinger Museum and are dated 1978.

  1. Top Invitation:

    • Organization: The Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
    • Event: A Garden Party in the Courtyard.
    • Date and Time: Thursday, June 15, 5-7:30 p.m.
    • Details: The invitation admits two people and requests that it be presented at the door.
  2. Bottom Invitation:

    • Organization: The Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Austro-American Association.
    • Event: A reception for the opening of an exhibition titled "Contemporary Austrian Paintings and Prints."
    • Date and Time: Thursday, July 12, 6-8 p.m.
    • Details: The reception will feature Mr. Thomas Nau, the Austrian Consul General in New York. The exhibition is sponsored by the Central Savings Bank of Vienna and Edward H. Lauterbach, Consul of Austria in Boston. The exhibition will be on view from June 27 through July 28. The museum is located at 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138. The invitation admits two people and requests that it be presented at the door.

The invitations are neatly placed on the brown paper of the album, with the left page showing a green patterned cover.

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The image shows two invitation cards inserted into the pages of an open book. Both cards are from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which is associated with Harvard University.

  1. Top Invitation:

    • Title: The Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum
    • Event: Garden Party in the Courtyard
    • Date: Thursday, June 15
    • Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
    • Details: This invitation admits two people. It requests guests to present at the door.
  2. Bottom Invitation:

    • Title: Contemporary Austrian Paintings and Prints Reception
    • Event Organizers: The Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Austro-American Association
    • Date: Wednesday, July 12
    • Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
    • Special Guest: The Austrian Consul-General in New York, Dr. Thomas Nowotny, will be present.
    • Exhibition: This exhibition is sponsored by the Central Savings Bank of Vienna and Edward Masterman, Consul of Austria in Boston. It will be on view from June 27 through August 14.
    • Venue: Busch-Reisinger Museum, 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138.
    • Details: This invitation also admits two people and requests guests to present at the door.

The book itself has a green spine and appears to have been opened to accommodate the two invitations. The invitations have decorative elements, including ornate designs and logos.

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The image shows an open book with two invitations pasted on one of its pages. The page appears to be from the year 1975, as handwritten at the top left corner. The book itself has a green hardcover with visible wear on the spine.

  1. The first invitation, placed at the top right of the page, is from "The Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum." It invites the recipient to a Garden Party in the Courtyard on Thursday, June 15, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The invitation is bordered with a decorative pattern, and it notes that the invitation admits two, requesting that it be presented at the door.

  2. The second invitation, located below the first, is from the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Austro-American Association. It invites the recipient to a reception for "Contemporary Austrian Paintings and Prints" on Wednesday, July 12, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The event features Mr. Thomas Nowotny, the Austrian Consul-General in New York. The invitation includes a red illustration of a building, likely the museum. The exhibition is sponsored by the Central Savings Bank of Vienna and Edward Mastbaum, Consul of Austria in Boston, and will be on view from June 27 through August 31. The invitation also states that it admits two and should be presented at the door. The address given is 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138.

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The image shows two invitation cards placed side by side within what appears to be a large envelope or a folder.

Top Invitation:

  • Issued by "The Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum."
  • The invitation is for a Garden Party in the Courtyard.
  • The event is scheduled for Thursday, June 15, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
  • The card notes that the invitation admits two people and requests that it be presented at the door.

Bottom Invitation:

  • Issued jointly by "The Busch-Reisinger Museum" and "the Austro-American Association."
  • The invitation is for a reception celebrating an exhibition of "Contemporary Austrian Paintings and Prints."
  • The reception is from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
  • The event features Mr. Thomas Nowotny, the Austrian Consul-General in New York, who will be present.
  • The exhibition is sponsored by the Central Savings Bank of Austria in Vienna and Edward R. Hamilton.
  • The exhibition runs from June 27 through July 16.
  • The card also notes that the invitation admits two people and should be presented at the door.
  • Contact information for the Busch-Reisinger Museum is provided: 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138.

Both invitations have decorative borders, and the bottom invitation features a small illustration of a building at the top.

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The image shows two vintage invitations placed inside an old book, likely serving as bookmarks or markers.

  1. The first invitation, located at the top, is from 1975 and is for a Garden Party in the Courtyard, hosted by The Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The event is scheduled for Thursday, June 15, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The invitation specifies that it admits two people and should be presented at the door.

  2. The second invitation, placed below the first, is from the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Austro-American Association. It invites attendees to a reception for "Contemporary Austrian Paintings and Prints" on Wednesday, July 12, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The event will feature a speech by Dr. Thomas Nowotny, the Austrian Consul-General in New York. The exhibition is sponsored by the Central Savings Bank of Vienna and Edward Masterman, Consul of Austria in Boston, and will be on view from June 27 through October 13. The invitation also indicates that it admits two people and should be presented at the door.

The invitations are neatly placed in an old, brown, cloth-bound book, which appears to be a scrapbook or album. The book's cover is visible on the left side of the image, showing some wear and tear, suggesting it has been used for some time.

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The image shows two formal invitations inserted into an open book, likely a guestbook or a journal, from the year 1978.

  1. Upper Invitation:

    • Event: A Garden Party in the Courtyard.
    • Date: Thursday, June 15.
    • Time: 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
    • Host: The Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
    • Note: This invitation admits two guests, and it requests that the guests present themselves at the door.
  2. Lower Invitation:

    • Event: Reception for "Contemporary Austrian Paintings and Prints".
    • Date: Wednesday, July 12.
    • Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
    • Speaker: Dr. Thomas Nowotny, the Austrian Consul-General in New York, will be present.
    • Sponsors: The exhibition is sponsored by the Central Savings Bank of Vienna and Edward Masterman, Consul of Austria in Boston.
    • Exhibition Details: The exhibition will be on view from June 27 through July 15.
    • Venue: Busch-Reisinger Museum, 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138.
    • Host: The Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Austro-American Association.
    • Note: This invitation also admits two guests and requests that the guests present themselves at the door.

The book itself appears to be a guestbook or a journal with a few pages visible, indicating the year 1978. The pages are of a neutral, light beige color.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or album with two invitations mounted on a single page. The invitations appear to be from the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

  1. The top invitation is for a Garden Party in the Courtyard organized by The Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum. It is scheduled for Thursday, June 15, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The invitation admits two people and asks the invitees to present it at the door. The year "1978" is handwritten in the top left corner of the invitation.

  2. The bottom invitation is for a reception for Contemporary Austrian Paintings and Prints, co-hosted by the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Austro-American Association. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. Mr. Thomas Nowotny, the Austrian Consul-General in New York, will be present. The invitation notes that the exhibition is sponsored by the Central Savings Bank of Vienna and Edward Masterman, Consul of Austria in Boston, and will be on view from June 27 to July 28, 1978. It also admits two and requests presentation at the door. The invitation includes a red illustration of a building at the top right. The Busch-Reisinger Museum's address is listed as 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138.

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This image features an open book or album with two pages showing. On the right page, there are two invitation cards affixed to the page. Both appear to be related to events at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The top card is a simple invitation with a decorative border at the top and bottom, and it reads "The Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum cordially invite you to a Garden Party in the Courtyard Thursday, June 15, 5 - 7:30 p.m. This invitation admits two Please present at door."

The lower invitation card has more text and includes a depiction of a building in red ink. It reads "The Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Austro-American Association request the pleasure of your company at the reception for Contemporary Austrian Paintings and Prints Wednesday, July 12 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Mr. Thomas Nowotny, the Austrian Consul-General in New York, will be present. The exhibition is sponsored by the Central Savings Bank of Vienna and Edward Maurice, Consul of Austria in Boston. It will be on view from June 27 through July 28, 1978. Busch-Reisinger Museum 32 Quincy Street Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138 This invitation admits two Please present at door."

On the left side of the image, the edge of another page is visible with a green strip on the binding, and there's handwriting noting a year "1978" at the top corner, likely indicating the year these invitations were relevant. The paper of the album is a tan color.

The overall image provides a sense of an archive or a collection of memorabilia, possibly belonging to a person or an institution documenting past events and activities.

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The image shows an open book with two invitation cards placed on its pages. The book has a light brown, slightly textured cover with a green spine, and the visible page on the left is labeled "FARG" at the top left corner. The two cards are white with decorative floral borders at the top and bottom.

Top Card:

  • Date: 1978 (handwritten at the top left).
  • Text:
    • "The Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum cordially invite you to a Garden Party in the Courtyard Thursday, June 15, 7:30 p.m."
    • A note at the bottom states: "This invitation admits two. Please present at door."

Bottom Card:

  • Text:
    • "The Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Austro-American Association request the pleasure of your company at the reception for Contemporary Austrian Paintings and Prints Wednesday, July 12 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m."
    • It mentions that Mr. Thomas Nowotny, the Austrian Consul-General in New York, will be present.
    • Additional details: The exhibition is sponsored by the Central Savings Bank of Vienna and Edward Masterman, Consul of Austria in Boston. The exhibition will be on view from June 27 through July 28, 1978.
    • The location is given as the Busch-Reisinger Museum, 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138.
    • A note at the bottom states: "This invitation admits two. Please present at door."

Design Elements:

  • Both cards feature elegant, formal typography and decorative floral borders, suggesting a formal or semi-formal event.
  • The bottom card includes an illustration of a building, likely representing the Busch-Reisinger Museum, with architectural details such as a tower and a dome.

Overall Context:

The image depicts a collection of formal invitations for events hosted by the Busch-Reisinger Museum, likely related to art exhibitions and receptions. The cards are neatly placed within a book, possibly an archive or scrapbook documenting events from 1978. The design and content suggest these are official invitations for cultural or social gatherings.

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The image shows an open book with two invitations inside. The first invitation is white with red text and a decorative border. It reads, "The Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum cordially invite you to a Garden Party in the Courtyard Thursday, June 15, 5-7:30 p.m." The second invitation is white with red text and a drawing of a building on it. It reads, "The Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Austro-American Association request the pleasure of your company at the reception for Contemporary Austrian Paintings and Prints Wednesday, July 12 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m." The book has a brown cover and is open to the middle.