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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1920-June 1924

ARCH.2003.22, Rendition: 808889

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The image shows an open scrapbook titled "Index to Fogg Museum Scrap Book Volume II." The scrapbook covers the period from October 1920 to June 1924. The page lists various entries related to art exhibitions, articles, and events during that time frame. The entries include:

  1. Sachs Fellowship in Fine Arts, June 1922; June 1923
  2. Sargent, J. S., exhibition, November 1922
  3. Sargent, J. S., Portrait of President Lowell, February 1924
  4. Sassetta and Cosimo Tura, Article in "The Arts", June 1923
  5. Sculpture and the Art of Seating, April 1923
  6. Summer School of Arts and Sciences, July 1920
  7. Thompson, D. V., March 1922
  8. Warner, Langdon, May 1923; February 1924; March 1924; April 1924
  9. Widener Library, exhibition et., April 1921
  10. Worcester Art Museum, Gargent Murals, November 1922
  11. Worcester Art Museum, Wedgwood Room, June 1923

The page is slightly worn, indicating its age, and there is a partially visible page on the right side with more entries listed. The scrapbook appears to be a historical record of events and exhibitions related to the Fogg Museum during the early 1920s.

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The image shows an open book with a page titled "INDEX TO FOGG MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME II" dated from October 1920 to June 1924. The index lists various events, donations, and activities chronologically. Some of the entries include:

  • Sache Fellowship in Fine Arts, June 1922 - June 1923
  • Sargent, J. S. Murals in Widener, November 1922
  • Portrait of President Lowell, January 1924
  • Sassetta and Cosimo Tura, Article in "The Art", June 1923
  • Special Libraries, 200th Meeting, April 1922
  • Summer School of Arts and Sciences, May 1923
  • Thompson, D. W., March 1922
  • Warner, Langdon, May 1923; February 1924; March 1924; April 1924; May 1924; June 1924
  • Widener Library, Exhibition at, April 1921
  • Worcester Art Museum, Cambodian Head, June 1923

The book appears to be well-used, as indicated by the yellowed and slightly tattered pages. The right edge of the page shows some text from the adjacent page or another section of the book. The overall condition suggests it is an old and possibly valuable document, likely stored in an archival or library setting.

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The image shows a page from an index book titled "Index to Fogg Museum Scrap Book," specifically Volume II, covering the period from October 1920 to June 1924.

Here are the detailed entries listed in the index:

  1. Sacha Fellowship in Fine Arts - June 1922; June 1923
  2. Sargent, J. S. - Mural in Widener, November 1922
  3. Sargent Mural in Widener - Portrait of President Lowell, January 1924
  4. Sassetta and Cosmati Tiles - Article in 'The Arts,' June 1923
  5. Special Library - Special Meeting, April 1922
  6. Summer School of Arts and Sciences - Thompson, D. V., March 1922
  7. Warner, Langdon - May 1923; February 1924; March 1924; April 1924; May 1924; June 1924
  8. Widener Library - Exhibit at April 1921
  9. Worcester Art Museum, Cambodian Head - June 1923

Below these entries, the page seems to be partially cut or damaged, with the lower part of the text missing and the bottom right corner showing a mix of illegible text and a continuation of a different index entry or page. The bottom right corner includes some words that are not fully legible but suggest further entries or a different section of the index.

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The image shows an open page from an index titled "INDEX TO FOGG MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK, VOLUME II." This volume covers the period from October 1920 to June 1924.

The page lists several entries detailing events and activities during this time period:

  1. Sachs Fellowship in Fine Arts: June 1922 to June 1923
  2. Sargent, J. S., Murals in Widener: November 1922
  3. Portrait of President Lowell: January 1924
  4. Sassetta and Cimabue: June 1923
  5. Special Libraries Tour, Article in "The Arts": June 1923
  6. Summer School of Arts and Sciences, Westinghouse: April 1922
  7. Thompson, D. V., Lecture: May 1923
  8. Warner, Langdon: May 1923, February 1924, March 1924, April 1924, May 1924, June 1924
  9. Widener Library Exhibition: April 1921
  10. Sargent Murals: November 1922
  11. Worcester Art Museum, Cambodian Head: June 1923

The right side of the page is partially visible and contains some handwritten notes, but they are not entirely legible. The page appears to be from an aged book or scrapbook, indicated by its yellowed and slightly worn appearance.

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The image depicts a page from an index titled "INDEX TO FOGG MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK, VOLUME II," covering the period from October 1920 to June 1924. The page lists various entries with associated dates:

  1. Saches Fellowship in Fine Arts: June 1922, June 1923
  2. Sargent, J. S.: Murals in Widener, November 1922
  3. Portrait of President Lowell: January 1924
  4. Sassetta and Cosimo Tura: Article in 'The Arts', June 1923
  5. Special Library: Article in 'The Arts', June 1923
  6. Summer School of Arts and Sciences: April 1922, May 1923
  7. Thompson, D. V.: March 1922
  8. Warner, Langdon: May 1923; February 1924; March 1924; April 1924; May 1924; June 1924
  9. Widener Library, exhibition at: April 1921
  10. Worcester Art Museum: Cambodian Head, June 1923
  11. Sargent Murals: November 1922

The page appears to be part of a larger scrapbook or archive, likely containing clippings, notes, or other documents related to these entries. The edges of the page show signs of wear and tear, indicating it is an old document. The page is numbered "-6-" at the bottom, suggesting it is part of a larger collection of pages. The right edge of the page has some handwritten notes in French, possibly additional references or comments.

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The image depicts an index page from a scrapbook belonging to the Fogg Museum, specifically Volume II, covering the period from October 1920 to June 1924. The index lists various events, appointments, and activities along with their corresponding dates:

  1. Sachs Fellowship in Fine Arts - June 1922 to June 1923.
  2. Sargent, J. S., Murals in Widener - November 1922.
  3. Secretary of President Lowell - January 1924.
  4. Seggatti and Costabili, article in 'The Arts' - June 1923.
  5. Special Libraries Association Meeting - April 1923.
  6. Summer School of Arts and Sciences - July 1923.
  7. Thompson, D. V. - March 1922.
  8. Warner, Langdon - Multiple entries:
    • May 1923
    • February 1924
    • March 1924
    • April 1924
  9. May 1924 to June 1924 - Unspecified entry.
  10. Widener Library, exhibition at - April 1921.
  11. Sergi, Giuseppe - November 1922.
  12. Worcester Art Museum, Cambridge Head - June 1923.

The right side of the page has a vertical list of handwritten notes or headings, which appear to include various subjects or keywords, such as "Pitt-Rivers," "miscellaneous," "Greek," "Hellenistic," "Roman," "Etruscan," and others, likely indicating different sections or topics within the scrapbook. The page is somewhat aged, showing signs of wear and tear.

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This image shows an open scrapbook or binder with a page titled "INDEX TO FOGG MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME II." The page lists items in the scrapbook, referring to events, collections, or exhibitions taking place between October 1920 and June 1924. The entries include a variety of topics such as Sachs Fellowship in Fine Arts, portraits by Sargent, museum exhibits, and meetings of special librarian associations. The list appears to include dates and perhaps the titles of articles or locations of the content referenced.

The physical condition of the scrapbook suggests that it is old, with yellowing paper and signs of wear. There are visible tears and creases, especially at the bottom of the page, indicating frequent handling or poor storage. The page number "6-" is seen at the bottom right, indicating this is a continuation page from the index. There is also a torn piece of tape or paper along the center binding, which is aging and coming apart, further suggesting the scrapbook's age and fragility.

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The image depicts an open scrapbook or archival book with typed text on the visible page. The page is titled "INDEX TO FOGG MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME II" and covers the period from October 1920 to June 1924. Below the title, various entries are listed chronologically, referencing different events, exhibitions, and publications related to the Fogg Museum. Some entries include:

  • Sachs Fellowship in Fine Arts, June 1922; June 1923
  • Sargent, J. S., Murals in Widener, November 1922
  • Portrait of President Lowell, January 1924
  • Sassetta and Cosimo Tura, Article in "The Arts", June 1923
  • Special Libraries Association Meeting, April 1922
  • Summer School of Arts and Sciences, May 1923
  • Thompson, D. V., March 1922
  • Warner, Langdon, with multiple dates from May 1923 to June 1924
  • Widener Library exhibition at April 1921
  • Worcester Art Museum, Cambodian Head, June 1923

The page number "-6-" appears at the bottom center of the page. The edges of the book and pages are worn and slightly torn, indicating age. There are other pages partially visible beneath and behind the displayed page.

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The image shows an open book with a title page that reads "INDEX TO FOGO MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK, VOLUME II, October, 1920 -- June, 1924." The book appears to be an index or a compilation of articles, events, and other information related to the FOGO Museum. The page is mostly blank, with a few words and phrases scattered throughout, possibly indicating the topics or subjects covered in the book. The book's spine is visible on the left side of the image, and the pages are slightly curled, suggesting that it is an older book.

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The image shows an open book titled "Index to Fogg Museum Scrap Book, Volume II". The visible page contains a list of entries, likely an index or table of contents, detailing various events, exhibitions, and related topics from the years 1920 to 1924. The entries are organized chronologically and include references to notable individuals, institutions, and specific events.

Key Observations:

  1. Title and Volume: The book is labeled as "Index to Fogg Museum Scrap Book, Volume II", indicating it is part of a larger collection or archive, likely related to the Fogg Art Museum.

  2. Timeframe: The entries span from October 1920 to June 1924, covering a four-year period.

  3. Content: The listed items include:

    • Sachs Fellowship in Fine Arts (June 1922, June 1923)
    • Sargent, J.S. Murals in Widener (November 1922)
    • Portrait of President Lowell (January 1924)
    • Sassett and Cosimo Tura (Article in The Arts, June 1923)
    • Special Libraries Association Meeting (April 1922)
    • Summer School of Arts and Sciences (May 1923)
    • Thompson, D.V. (March 1922)
    • Warner, Langton (May 1923, June 1924, March 1924, April 1924)
    • Widener Library exhibition at April 1921
    • Sargent Murals (November 1922)
    • Worcester Art Museum, Cambodian Head (June 1923)
  4. Physical Condition: The book appears aged, with visible signs of wear, such as discoloration, slight tears, and tape or adhesive marks on the pages. The spine is visible on the left side, suggesting the book is bound in a traditional manner.

Purpose:

This index likely serves as a reference tool for researchers or archivists to quickly locate specific events, exhibitions, or individuals mentioned in the scrapbook. The structured format and chronological listing suggest it was compiled for organizational and retrieval purposes.

Context:

The Fogg Art Museum, now part of the Harvard Art Museums, is known for its extensive archives and historical records. This scrapbook and its index would have been valuable for documenting the museum's activities, exhibitions, and notable figures during the early 20th century.

In summary, the image depicts a historical index page from a scrapbook related to the Fogg Museum, providing a structured overview of events and references from 1920 to 1924.