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This image displays an open, aged scrapbook, revealing a single typed page titled “INDEX TO FOGG MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME II” covering the period October, 1920 — June, 1924.

The page is labeled “-3-” at the bottom center and lists an alphabetized index of exhibitions, events, collections, and publications related to the Fogg Museum. The entries include:

• Exhibitions and Artists: Such as Holbein (portrait, November 1922), Morgan Illuminated Manuscripts (multiple dates 1921–1923), Pope (watercolors, December 1921), Rembrandt (etchings, March 1922; paintings, June 1922), Titian (portrait, February 1924), Turner (prints, April 1922), and Woodblock (1564, November 1921).
• Museum Activities: Including “Campaign for new building,” “Excavations at Colophon,” “Experiments in preservation of paintings,” “Fine Arts Courses,” “Forgeries loaned to London,” “Friends of the Fogg Museum,” “Gifts for new building,” “Improvements,” and “Rockefeller’s gift to Fine Arts department.”
• Publications and Reports: Such as “Fogg Art Museum Notes,” “Fogg Museum Catalogue,” “Fogg Museum Report,” “Harvard-Princeton Art Conference,” and “Frick Art Reference Library.”
• General References: Like “Fogg Art Museum (general newspaper references to)” and “Alterations, November, 1922.”

The index is typewritten in a clear, standard font on off-white, slightly aged paper. The page is mounted on a larger, yellowed sheet of paper, possibly for preservation, and is bound within a scrapbook with thick, brown, worn pages and a visible red cloth binding on the left. The scrapbook itself is lying open on a neutral, light gray surface. The overall appearance suggests a historical institutional archive from the 1920s.

The index provides a detailed, chronological record of the museum’s public activities, acquisitions, scholarly work, and administrative undertakings over nearly four years.

The image shows a page from an index titled "INDEX TO FOGG MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME II," which covers the period from October 1920 to June 1924. The page lists various exhibitions, events, and references related to the Fogg Art Museum, including:

• Exhibitions featuring artists like Holbein, Rembrandt, Titian, Turner, and others.
• Art works such as "Madonna and Child" by Sienese painting.
• Events like the campaign for a new building and improvements.
• Publications and articles related to the museum such as the "Fogg Museum Report" and the "Fogg Museum Catalogue."
• Notable individuals and their contributions, such as the "Rockefeller's gift to Fine Arts department."
• Conferences and clubs associated with the museum, like the Harvard–Princeton Art Conference and the Harvard–Princeton Fine Arts Club.

The page appears to be part of a scrapbook or a collection of historical documents related to the Fogg Art Museum. The page is numbered "3," indicating it is part of a larger document. The paper looks aged, suggesting it is from the early 20th century.

This image shows an open book or scrapbook page with a yellowed and worn appearance, suggesting it is an older document. The page is titled "INDEX TO FOGG MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME II" and is dated "October, 1920--June, 1924." The content is an index listing various exhibitions and events, organized chronologically and by subject.

The entries include:

• Expositions of specific artists or themes, such as Holbein, Morgan Illuminated Manuscripts, Old Master Drawings, etc.
• Events related to the Fogg Art Museum, such as campaign for a new building, collection of Medieval and Renaissance Paintings, excavations at Colophon, experiments in preservation of paintings, and more.
• Other mentions include Fogg Art Museum Notes, Fogg Museum Catalogue, Fogg Museum Report, events related to E.W. Forbes, Frick Art Reference Library, Harvard-Princeton Art Conference, and a sculpture group by Malvina Hoffman.

The page number at the bottom is "-3-," indicating it is part of a larger document. The book appears to be bound with a cloth or fabric cover, and the edges of the pages are visibly aged and slightly torn.

The image shows a page from a book. The page is slightly curled and has some creases. The page is titled "INDEX TO F060 MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK" and has "VOLUME II" at the top. Below the title, there are some texts written in black ink. The text appears to be a list of exhibitions that took place between 1920 and 1924. The list is divided into several sections, each with a different title, such as "EXHIBITIONS (CONTINUED)," "HOLBEIN: PORTRAIT," "MORGAN ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPTS," and "POPE: ARTHUR: WATERCOLORS AND DRAWINGS."

The image shows an open book with an index page. The book is titled "Index to Fogg Museum Scrap Book Volume II" and it is open to the page that contains the index for the year 1920 to June 1924. The index lists various exhibitions, artworks, and events that took place during that time period. The page has a beige color and is slightly worn, with some creases and marks on it. The text is written in black ink and is arranged in a clear and organized manner.

The image shows an open book titled "Index to Fogg Museum Scrap Book, Volume II", which appears to be a catalog or index of events, exhibitions, and related activities from the Fogg Museum spanning the period October 1920 to June 1924. The book is aged, with visible wear and tear, including a slightly worn spine and a faded cover. The pages are filled with neatly typed entries organized chronologically, listing various exhibitions, lectures, donations, and other museum-related activities.

Key Details from the Image:

1. Title and Volume Information:

   • The title at the top of the page reads: "INDEX TO FOGG MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK".
   • The subtitle indicates this is Volume II.
   • The time frame covered is October 1920 – June 1924.

2. Content Layout:

   • The page is divided into sections, with the main heading "EXHIBITIONS (CONTINUED)" indicating that this is a continuation of an earlier list of exhibitions.
   • Each entry includes the name of the exhibition or event, followed by the date(s) it took place.

3. Exhibitions Listed:

   • The entries cover a wide range of art-related events, including:
     • Holbein portrait, November 1922
     • Morgan Illuminated Manuscripts, March 1921; April 1921; August 1921
     • Old Master Drawings, March 1922; April 1922; June 1923
     • Pope and Modern Watercolors and drawings, December 1921
     • Portraits, 16th-19th and Contemporary, July 1923
     • Prints, German, 16th and 16th centuries, November 1922
     • Prints, Japanese, October 1922; January 1920
     • Rembrandt: etchings, December 1920; March 1924
     • Sienese painting, January and Child, November 1922
     • Stagecraft, Art of, November 1922
     • Titian: prints, April 1922
     • Turner portrait, February 1924
     • Woodblock, 1554, November 1921
     • Fenway Court, March 1922; March 1923
     • Ficke, Arthur D., December 1921
     • Fogg Art Museum (general newspaper references to alterations, November 1922)
     • Article by President Lowell, April 1924
     • Campaign for new building, June, 1924
     • Collection of Medieval and Renaissance Paintings, April, 1924
     • Exhibitions at Colburn, February 1922; October 1922; May 1924
     • Experiments in preservation of paintings, March 1924; April 1924
     • Fine Arts in a Laboratory, March, April, May, June, 1924
     • Fine Arts Courses, March, 1924
     • Forgeries loaned to London, May, 1924
     • Friends of the Fogg Museum, June, 1922
     • Gifts for new building, June, 1924
     • Improvements, November, 1922
     • Rockefeller's gift to Fine Arts Department, June, 1924
     • Fogg Museum Notes, November-December 1921; January 1924
     • Fogg Museum Report, April, 1921
     • Fogg Museum Catalogue, March, 1923
     • Fogg Museum Report, October, 1921; June, 1923
     • Forbes, E. W.: April 1922; May 1922; December 1922; March 1924; April 1924; May, 1924
     • Frick Art Reference Library, May, 1924
     • Harvard-Princeton Art Conference, February, 1922
     • Harvard-Princeton Fine Arts Club, February, 1923; April, 1924
     • Hoffman, Malvina: Sculpted group, 'Sacrifice,' February, 1923

4. Physical Condition:

   • The book appears to be old, with visible signs of age such as discoloration, slight wear on the edges, and a slightly worn spine.
   • The pages are clean and well-preserved, suggesting careful handling over time.

Summary:

The image depicts a page from an index or catalog of the Fogg Museum's scrapbook, Volume II, documenting various exhibitions, events, and activities from October 1920 to June 1924. The entries are meticulously recorded, reflecting the museum's rich history and diverse programming during that period. The aged appearance of the book underscores its historical significance and archival value.

This is an image of a typed index on aged paper, titled "INDEX TO FOGG MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME II" with the period "October, 1920—June, 1924" noted beneath the title. The index systematically lists exhibitions, events, and references related to the Fogg Museum. It includes subcategories like “Exhibitions (Continued)” and details entries by date, topic, and individuals associated. The text is neatly formatted in paragraphs and follows a hierarchical organization synonymous with archiving or cataloging. The paper appears to be part of a bound book with visible wear around the edges.

An old scrapbook opened to a typed page. The page is aged and yellowed with worn edges, bound in a book with a red spine visible on the left. The heading reads something like “Index to Fogg Museum Scrap Book, Volume II,” with a date range (October 1920 – June 1924). The page is filled with a dense list of exhibitions (continued), listing various topics and dates (e.g., Morgan Illuminated Manuscripts, Old Master Drawings, prints, portraits, etc.) in a small typewriter font. A page number “-3-” appears at the bottom. The overall scene has a vintage archival feel.

This image shows an open book or scrapbook page, presumably from an index or catalog of some sort. The page has a heading that reads "INDEX TO FOGG MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK, VOLUME II, October, 1920–June, 1924." Below the heading is a list of exhibitions and events with their corresponding dates. They appear to be related to art, including mentions of various artists like Holbein, Rembrandt, and Titian, types of artworks or media such as "Old Master Drawings," "Japanese Prints," and "etchings," as well as other art-related topics.

The text includes a number of specific items and exhibitions, such as "Morgan Illuminated Manuscripts" and "Fenway Court, 1924, November," among others. Several entries include multiple dates, indicating either the duration of the exhibition or the occurrence of similar events at different times.

The page is yellowed and shows signs of aging with some creases and worn edges, suggesting that it is from an actual physical volume rather than a recent reproduction. There doesn't appear to be any handwriting or marginalia on the visible part of the page, and only a portion of the index is visible as the latter part of the list continues beyond the bottom edge of the photograph. It also seems like the book has been extensively used, as evidenced by the wear and possibly some slight damage at the top left edge of the page.

The background of the image shows a hint of another page behind the current one, with text that is mostly obscured by the angle and the focal page, as well as a glimpse of the edge of the page suggesting the book is somewhat thick.

This image shows an open book with a typed page titled "INDEX TO FOGG MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME II October, 1920-- June, 1924." The page lists various exhibitions and events related to the Fogg Museum, sorted by date and topic. Some entries include famous artists and subjects such as Holbein, Morgan Illuminated Manuscripts, Old Master Drawings, Rembrandt, Titian, Turner, and others. There are also mentions of museum activities, notes, reports, and gifts related to the Fogg Art Museum. The page number at the bottom is "-3-". The book appears to be old and worn, with some tears and discoloration on the edges of the pages.