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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1920-June 1924

ARCH.2003.22, Rendition: 808938

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The image appears to be a collection of vintage documents, likely from the early 20th century, presented on a plain background. The top document is a business card for the "Argus Pressclipping Bureau," located at 352 Third Ave., New York. It includes pricing terms for clipping services in dollars. The card also mentions that the New York Dailies (1914-1919) are on file at the bureau.

Below the business card, there is a typed note that reads: "New York Evening Post." This is followed by a date, "2 JULY 1921," and a block of text discussing the annual report of the Fogg Art Museum at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The text mentions Edward W. Forbes, the director, and addresses the need for more room due to the museum's acquisitions rate and the associated financial deficit. The document contains typographical errors and is cut off at the bottom, suggesting it is a clipping from a newspaper article.

The documents have an aged appearance, with the top card having a yellowed color and the typed note showing signs of wear and tear.

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This image is a historical document from the Argus Pressclipping Bureau, located at 352 Third Avenue, New York. The document, dated July 2, 1921, includes information about the services offered by the bureau, specifically the pricing for clipping services. The terms listed are as follows:

  • $35 for 1000 clippings
  • $20 for 500 clippings
  • $11 for 250 clippings
  • $5 for 100 clippings

It also mentions that special rates are available for yearly contracts.

The document indicates that it contains files from New York dailies covering the years 1914-1919.

Attached to the document is a clipping from the New York Evening Post, dated July 2, 1921. The clipping discusses the annual report of the Fogg Art Museum at Cambridge, Massachusetts. Edward W. Forbes, the director, highlights the urgent need for more space at the museum due to the rapid rate of acquisitions. The report notes an average annual deficit of between $6,000 and $16,000, which must be raised each year by the directors.

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This image displays a historical press clipping from the early 20th century, presented on aged, yellowed paper against a neutral gray background. The clipping is composed of two distinct parts:

  1. The Header Card (Argus Pressclipping Bureau):

    • Origin: This is a standardized slip from the "Argus Pressclipping Bureau," located at "352 Third Ave., New York."
    • Purpose: It served as a service slip for newspaper clippings, likely sent to clients.
    • Details: At the top, it notes "N. Y. Dailies 1914-1919 on file." and includes a handwritten "204" (possibly a client or filing number) and a crossed-out "Telephone" line.
    • Pricing: A section labeled "TERMS:" lists rates for clippings: $35 for 1000, $20 for 500, $11 for 250, and $5 for 100 clippings, with "Special rates on yearly contracts."
    • Date and Source: Below a decorative border, it indicates the source is the "New York Evening Post" and is dated "2 JULY 1921." This date refers to when the clipping was cut and processed, not necessarily the publication date of the article.
  2. The Actual News Article:

    • Partially covering the bottom of the header card is a torn, irregularly shaped piece of newspaper.
    • The visible text is from an article discussing the "annual report of the Fogg Art Museum at Cambridge, Mass." It quotes director Edward W. Forbes, who highlights the "urgent need of more room" due to the museum's rapid acquisition rate.
    • The article further notes a significant financial challenge, stating, "There is an average annual deficit of between $6,000 to $16,000. which has to be raised each year by the directors."

In essence, the image captures a piece of archival ephemera: a clipping service slip attached to a clipping about a prominent American art museum's operational challenges, serving as a tangible record of media monitoring practices and cultural institutions in the early 20th century.

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A piece of paper is folded in half, with a torn edge. It has a gray background and a brown piece of paper with text on it. The text on the brown paper reads "N. Y. Dailies 1914-1919 on file." Below it is the text "From: Argus Pressclipping Bureau 352 Third Ave., New York." Below it are the terms for clipping. There is a watermark on the brown paper that reads "New York Evening Post 2 JULY 1921." Below it is a piece of paper with some text that is cut off.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the New York Evening Post dated July 2, 1921. The clipping is about the financial situation of the Fogg Art Museum at Cambridge, Massachusetts. The clipping states that the museum has been making acquisitions at a rate that has resulted in an average annual deficit of between $6,000 and $16,000, which has to be raised each year by the directors. The clipping also mentions that Edward W. Forbes, the director of the museum, calls attention to the urgent need for more room at the museum. The clipping is placed on a gray background and has a torn edge on the left side.

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The image depicts a historical document consisting of two layered pieces of paper. The top layer is a business card or advertisement from the Argus Pressclipping Bureau, located at 352 Third Ave., New York. The card includes the following details:

Top Layer (Business Card)

  • Header:
    • "N. Y. Dailies 1914-1919 on file."
    • "From: Argus Pressclipping Bureau"
    • "352 Third Ave., New York"
  • Terms Section:
    • Pricing for press clippings:
      • $35 for 1000 clippings
      • $20 for 500 clippings
      • $11 for 250 clippings
      • $5 for 100 clippings
    • A note mentions "Special rates on yearly contracts."
  • Design Elements:
    • Decorative border with a subtle pattern.
    • A small emblem or logo at the bottom center.
    • The date "2 JULY 1921" is printed at the bottom of the card.

Bottom Layer (Newspaper Clipping)

  • The bottom layer appears to be a clipped article or excerpt from a newspaper, specifically the New York Evening Post, dated 2 July 1921.
  • The visible text discusses the annual report of the Fogg Art Museum at Cambridge, Mass., mentioning Edward W. Forbes, the director.
  • Key points from the text include:
    • Emphasis on the urgent need for more room due to the high rate of acquisitions.
    • Reference to an average annual deficit of between $6,000 to $16,000, which must be raised each year by the directors.
  • The text is partially obscured, but it highlights financial and operational challenges faced by the museum.

Overall Context

The image shows a layered document, likely used for archival or reference purposes. The top layer serves as a business card for a pressclipping service, while the bottom layer is a clipped article from a newspaper, possibly saved for research or record-keeping. The combination suggests historical documentation related to press clipping services and museum operations in the early 20th century. The date "2 July 1921" on both layers indicates the time period of relevance.

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This image appears to be a newspaper clipping or document from a press clipping bureau. It consists of two main sections:

  1. Header Section:

    • It includes the name "Argus Pressclipping Bureau" at 352 Third Ave., New York, providing their terms for clipping rates:
      • $25 for 1,000 clippings
      • $20 for 500 clippings
      • $11 for 250 clippings
      • $5 for 100 clippings
    • The note also mentions "Special rates on yearly contracts."
  2. Content Section:

    • It includes a clipped portion of the New York Evening publication from 2 July 1921.
    • The text discusses an annual report of the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It highlights issues such as the urgent need for more room, increased acquisition rates, and an average annual deficit ranging from $6,000 to $16,000.

The clipping is set against a plain background, likely for archival or cataloging purposes.

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The image shows a vintage paper document with typed and printed text on an unevenly cut piece of newsprint. The document is positioned on a plain, light blue-gray background. The content on the document seems to be an advertisement or an informational slip from the "Argus Pressclipping Bureau" located at "352 Third Ave., New York". The advertisement outlines the services offered for clipping news articles from "N.Y. Dailies 1914-1919 on file" with rates provided for various quantities of clippings. Below the bureau's information, there's text that appears to be clipped from a newspaper with a dateline of "29 JULY 1921" which suggests that the document is likely from that era or later. The newspaper clipping seems to be referencing an annual report from the Fogg Art Museum at Cambridge, Massachusetts, and discusses the museum's acquisition strategy and funding challenges. The overall condition of the paper is aged, with some browning and wear visible, indicating it is indeed an old document.

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This image shows a clipped newspaper article or note from the Argus Pressclipping Bureau, located at 352 Third Ave., New York. The clipping includes pricing terms for their clipping services, which are:

  • $35 for 1000 clippings
  • $20 for 500 clippings
  • $11 for 250 clippings
  • $5 for 100 clippings

Special rates are mentioned for yearly contracts.

The clipped article itself mentions the annual report of the Fogg Art Museum at Cambridge, Massachusetts. It refers to Edward W. Forbes, the museum director, who highlights the urgent need for more room in the museum. The article notes the mounting rate at which acquisitions are being made and mentions an average annual deficit between $6,000 to $16,000 which must be raised yearly by the directors.

There is a faint stamp that says "New York Evening" with a date of 3 July 1921. The upper edge of the clipping also mentions "N. Y. Dailies 1914-1919 on file."

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The image shows a small vintage clipping mounted on a gray backing. It’s a tan/cream piece of paper with old-fashioned typography. At the top it reads “N. Y. Dailies 1914-1919 on file.” It is labeled “From: Argus Pressclipping Bureau, 352 Third Ave., New York” with a “Telephone” heading as well. The center section lists rates under “TERMS,” such as $35 for 1000 clippings, $20 for 500 clippings, $11 for 250 clippings, and $5 for 100 clippings, with a note about special rates on yearly contracts. There is a decorative bordered box in the lower portion. A torn piece attached at the bottom contains more text from another clipping, including a paragraph about the Fogg Art Museum annual report. Overall, it appears to be a fragment of an old newspaper clipping or scrapbook page from the early 20th century.