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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1900-September 1920

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The image shows a page from an "Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume I," covering the period from 1900 to October 1, 1920. The content is a list of various entries, including names, events, and dates, related to the Fogg Art Museum's activities and history during that time frame. The page provides details such as articles, exhibitions, lectures, and other significant events. The text is neatly organized in a chronological format, with each entry followed by the corresponding dates and any related information. The page is numbered "12" at the bottom, suggesting it is part of a larger document or scrapbook.

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This image shows a page from a typed document titled "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME I," covering the period from 1900 to October 1, 1920. The page lists various names, titles, and dates, organized in a specific format. Each entry includes a name or subject, followed by a brief description or event, and the associated date. The content appears to catalog significant events, exhibitions, lectures, and articles related to the Fogg Art Museum during the specified time frame. The page number at the bottom right corner is 12, and there is a handwritten number "3" in the top right corner of the page. The background of the image is a light gray surface.

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This image shows a single page from a typed document, specifically page 12 of an "Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume I," covering the period from 1900 to October 1, 1920.

The document is a structured index, listing names of individuals, events, or topics along with associated dates, mostly months and years between 1908 and 1921. It appears to catalog entries from a museum scrapbook, likely relating to exhibitions, lectures, articles, acquisitions, or other activities associated with the Fogg Art Museum.

Key features include:

  • Title and Scope: The header clearly identifies the document as an index for Volume I of a scrapbook, documenting events from 1900 to October 1, 1920.
  • Format: The content is organized alphabetically by subject or person (e.g., "Mower, Martin," "Norton, Charles Eliot," "Old Masters in Boston," "Porter, A. Kingsley"). Each entry is followed by one or more dates indicating when the item appeared or occurred.
  • Content Examples:
    • People: Entries for artists and figures such as Martin Mower (April, 1919), Charles Eliot Norton (various dates 1911-1921), Arthur Pope, A. Kingsley Porter, and Louis Potter.
    • Events/Exhibitions: Entries for "Old Masters in Boston" (November, 1910), "Polidoro da Lanzano" (March, 1915), "Sargent Exhibit" (January, 1917), and "Tomasso da Modena: Death of a Bishop" (May, 1920).
    • Institutional Reports: A section for "Report--Fogg Museum" lists annual reports from 1908-1909 to 1917.
    • Collections/Programs: Entries include "Ross Collection of Paintings," "Sachs Research Fellowship in Fine Arts," and "Tea--Departments of Fine Arts, Drama, Literature, and Music."
    • Specific Artworks: Dates for works like "Bust by Brenner," "President Lowell (charcoal sketch)," and "Madonna and Child."
  • Pagination: The page number "-12-" is centered at the bottom. A handwritten number "3" is visible in the top right corner, possibly indicating its position within a larger physical volume or binder.
  • Physical Appearance: The paper is aged and slightly yellowed, with visible punch holes along the left margin, suggesting it was bound in a ring binder or similar system. The text is typewritten in a clear, standard font.

Overall, the image shows a meticulously kept historical index serving as a reference tool for the activities and records of the Fogg Art Museum during its early 20th-century history.

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The image is of an open book with a page showing an index to the Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book. The index is titled "Volume I 1900--October 1, 1920" and contains a list of names, dates, and descriptions of events, exhibitions, and articles related to the Fogg Art Museum. The page has a white background and black text, and the entries are organized in a structured and orderly manner. The index appears to be a reference tool for researchers and historians interested in the history of the Fogg Art Museum and its activities during the early 20th century.

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The image shows a page from a book that appears to be an index. The title of the book is "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME I." The page is numbered "3" at the top right corner. The index lists names of individuals, events, and topics, along with dates and brief descriptions. The entries are organized alphabetically and chronologically, providing a structured overview of the content covered in the book. The text is neatly typed, and the layout is clean and organized, making it easy to read and navigate.

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The image shows the index page of a scrapbook titled "Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume I", dated 1900 – October 1, 1920. The page is formatted as a typed document with a clean, structured layout, typical of archival or historical records.

Key Features:

  1. Title and Volume Information:

    • The title at the top reads: "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK".
    • It specifies that this is Volume I, covering the period from 1900 to October 1, 1920.
  2. Content Structure:

    • The page is organized alphabetically by names (e.g., "Mower, Martin," "Norton, Charles Eliot," etc.).
    • Each entry lists:
      • Name of the individual or entity.
      • Events, articles, or related items associated with that name.
      • Dates when these events or items occurred.
  3. Entries:

    • Mower, Martin: April, 1919.
    • Norton, Charles Eliot: Multiple entries, including a bust by Brenner in November 1911, prints left as a memorial in February 1913, and a bequest to Harvard in March 1913.
    • Old Masters in Boston: November, 1910.
    • Otto Print: February, 1920; March, 1920.
    • Perkins, F. Mason: Italian Painting in the Fogg Museum, October 1905; an article in Art and America, October 1921.
    • Polidoro da Lanzano: March, 1915.
    • Pope, Arthur: Article on French Art at the Fogg Museum, May 31, 1919; a kingsley of his work in June 1920 and September 1921.
    • Porter, A. Kingsley: March, 1920.
    • Post, Chandler R.: Article in The Nation, March 1915; January 1916.
    • Potter, Louis: Bust of President Eliot, March 1910; April, 1910.
    • Report—Fogg Museum: Multiple reports spanning from 1908–1909 to 1912–1913, with specific dates listed.
    • Romano, Antoniazzo: Saint Fabian, Pope, March 1911.
    • Ross, D. W.: February, 1914; June 1914; January 1917; March 1917; August 1921.
    • Ross Collection of Paintings: November 1919; December 1919.
    • Sabine, Wallace C.: Lecture on Acoustic Properties of Fogg Museum, December 1911.
    • Sachs, F. J.: December 1914; May 1916; June 1916; December 1919; January 1920; April 1920.
    • Sachs Research Fellowship in Fine Arts: March 1916; May 1916; January 1919; February 1919.
    • Sargent Exhibit: January 1917.
    • Sargent, Lake O’Hare: Watercolor, March 1921.
    • Sargent, J. Singer: "President Lowell (charcoal sketch)," May 1920.
    • Siren, Oswald: December 1914; January 1915; February 1916; January 1918.
    • Society of Friends: March 1914; March 1915.
    • Spinello Arevino: Painting, October 1911.
    • Tea-Departments of Fine Arts, Drama, Literature, and Music: March 1920.
    • Tomasso da Modena: Death of a Bishop, May 1920; July 1920.
    • Turner: Devonport, March 1913.
    • Umbrian School: Madonna and Child, January 1920.
    • University Portraits: General J. Joseph Hayes, March 1914; Rev. Charles A. Humphreys, March 1914; Chaucer, February 1913; March 1913; February 1914; Lady and Sir Matthew Holworthy, July 1910; October 1910; November 1910.
  4. Page Number:

    • The page is labeled -12-, indicating it is part of a larger document or scrapbook.

Purpose:

This index serves as a reference tool for organizing and locating information within the Fogg Art Museum's scrapbook. It allows researchers or archivists to quickly identify events, exhibitions, lectures, articles, and other notable occurrences related to specific individuals, artworks, or topics during the specified time period.

Visual Characteristics:

  • Typography: The text is typed in a monospaced font, consistent with early 20th-century typewriters.
  • Layout: The entries are neatly aligned, with consistent spacing and indentation.
  • Condition: The page appears clean and well-preserved, suggesting it is part of an archival collection.

In summary, this image depicts a meticulously organized index page from a historical scrapbook, providing a detailed timeline of events and references related to the Fogg Art Museum from 1900 to October 1, 1920.

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A single, aged cream-colored book page. It’s a typewritten index from the Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume I, covering 1900 to October 1, 1920. The header reads “INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME I 1900 – OCTOBER 1, 1920.” The page is filled with many brief entries listing artists, subjects, and dates (for example, “Mower, Martin: April, 1919” and “Potter, Louis: Bust of President Eliot, March, 1910”). There is a small handwritten mark in the top-right corner and a page number at the bottom. The page is bound on the left, indicating it’s part of a bound volume.

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The image shows a typed page from an index or catalog titled "Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume I, 1900 — October 1, 1920." It records entries, dates, and events related to exhibitions, lectures, and notable works associated with the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University during this timeframe. Each entry lists a name, topic, or artwork followed by corresponding months, years, or details.

The entries include:

  • Names like Martin Mower, Charles Eliot Norton, Arthur Pope, Chandler R. Post, and others.
  • Topics like Italian Painting in the Fogg Museum, Otto Prints, and Reports from the museum from various periods.
  • References to events or artworks such as "Old Masters in Boston" and "Death of a Bishop."

This index serves as an archival or historical reference for the museum's activities and contributions over the indicated years. The page is numbered "12" at the bottom.

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This image shows a page from what appears to be an index of a publication relating to the Fogg Art Museum, titled "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK / VOLUME I / 1900 -- OCTOBER 1, 1920". The page lists various entries in alphabetical order by the last name of the artist, author, or subject. Each entry includes a brief description such as the title of a work, the type of medium, or the nature of the content (e.g., "Article on French Art at the Fogg Museum"), followed by one or more dates that presumably correspond to the mention of these items within the scrapbook. Dates range from 1900 to 1920.

The entries suggest the scrapbook contains a collection of records on different art-related events, articles, exhibitions, and acquisitions associated with the Fogg Art Museum. Artists and subjects like Charles Eliot Norton, Old Masters, Italian and French art, and various individuals who had exhibitions or were subjects of articles are referenced. The page is typewritten, has a visible page number "3" at the top right corner and has an old appearance, indicating that the document is from the earlier part of the 20th century.

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The image displays a page from an index to the Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume I, covering the period from 1900 to October 1, 1920. The page is numbered 12 at the bottom and lists various entries in alphabetical order by the author or subject's surname. Each entry includes the author or subject's name followed by details of their work or association with the Fogg Art Museum, along with relevant dates.

Some notable entries include:

  • Mower, Martin: April, 1919.
  • Morton, Charles Eliot: Multiple entries ranging from November 1911 to January 1921.
  • Old Masters in Boston: November, 1910.
  • Report--Fogg Museum: Various dates from 1899 to 1920.
  • Romano, Antoniazzo: Saint Fabian, Pope, March, 1911.
  • Sachs, P. J.: Multiple entries from December 1914 to April 1920.
  • Sargent, John Singer: President Lowell, (charcoal sketch), May, 1920.
  • University Portraits: Various entries from 1910 to November, 1920.

The page is slightly worn, with visible holes from binding on the left side. The casual handwriting of the number "3" in the top right corner indicates the page may be part of a series or a personal marking.