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ARCH.2003.22, Rendition: 808997
This image shows an open, aged scrapbook with brittle, yellowed pages and a worn red binding. The scrapbook contains newspaper clippings from the early 20th century, meticulously pasted onto its pages.
The most prominent item on the right-hand page is a large, sepia-toned photograph or engraving, titled “Harvard’s Heroic War Dead.” The image is framed by an ornate, arched architectural structure, resembling a monument or memorial niche.
Within this frame, the artwork depicts a dramatic, allegorical scene in a classical or neoclassical style:
Surrounding this central image are several smaller clippings:
The entire assembly—clippings meticulously pasted with glue, some yellowed and brittle—suggests a personal or institutional archive, perhaps maintained by someone at Harvard in the 1920s, collecting materials related to art, war memorials, and the university’s cultural life. The book appears to be carefully preserved despite its age and fragility.
This image appears to be a scan of an open book or binder with aged, yellowed pages. The pages are filled with text and a central illustration. The illustration depicts a somber scene with a soldier on the ground, seemingly mortally wounded, being supported by another soldier. The background includes a banner with the words "Victory and Death," suggesting a theme related to war and mortality. The title above the illustration reads "Harvard's Heroic War Dead," which may indicate a historical context or a commemorative piece about individuals associated with Harvard University who died in war. The text on the left-hand page includes references to exhibitions of Japanese prints and lectures by Dr. Bashford Dean at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The style of the illustration and the text suggest this image is from the early to mid-20th century.
This image shows an open scrapbook page featuring a newspaper clipping from the "Boston Evening Transcript," dated October 20, 1922. The main headline on the clipping reads "Harvard's Heroic War Dead." The article is accompanied by a large illustration depicting a somber and reflective monument. The monument features a figure, possibly a soldier, draped in a cloak, standing next to another figure, possibly a woman, who is seated and leaning against the soldier. The monument has a circular wreath with the words "Victory" and "Death" inscribed on it. The illustration is signed "HARVARD UNIV." at the bottom right corner.
The page also contains several other smaller newspaper clippings, some of which are partially obscured or cut off. These clippings appear to be related to various lectures, exhibitions, and events, including a loan exhibition of Japanese prints and lectures on arms and armor. The text mentions names such as Arthur D. Ficke and Dr. Bashford Dean, and institutions like the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The scrapbook itself has a maroon binding, and the pages are yellowed with age.
An open book with a page that has a headline that reads, "Harvard's Heroic War Dead." The page also has a black-and-white illustration of a man with a sword, a shield, and a helmet. The illustration is framed by a black border. The book is open to a page with text and illustrations. The book is placed on a gray surface. The book has a red border on the left side.
An open book is placed on a gray surface. It seems to be an old book with a brown cover. The pages of the book are folded. The book is titled "Harvard's Heroic War Dead." The book has a picture of a man and a woman in the center of the page. The book has some text written on it. The book seems to be an exhibition catalog.
The image depicts an open book with a vintage design, showcasing a page featuring a detailed illustration and accompanying text. The illustration is a dramatic and ornate engraving or print, depicting a mythological or allegorical scene. It portrays a central female figure, likely representing a goddess or heroine, standing triumphantly over a fallen figure. The central figure is adorned in flowing robes and holds a staff or scepter, symbolizing authority or victory. The background includes architectural elements, such as columns and an arched structure, giving the scene a grand, classical feel. The illustration is framed by decorative borders, enhancing its historical and artistic appeal.
The text on the page is printed in a classic serif font and includes a headline that reads "Harvard's Heroic War Dead", suggesting a connection to a historical or commemorative event, possibly related to a war. The surrounding pages visible in the image show additional text and headings, such as "LOAN EXHIBITION OF JAPANESE PRINTS" and "The Fine Arts", indicating that the book may be a catalog or program for an art exhibition or lecture series. The overall aesthetic and content suggest the book is from an earlier era, likely the early to mid-20th century, given the style of typography and design.
The book itself has a sturdy, leather-bound appearance with visible spine labels and page numbers, reinforcing its historical and archival nature. The combination of the dramatic illustration and the formal text points to a theme of heroism, commemoration, and artistic presentation.
This image shows an aged newspaper clipping from a scrapbook or collection of clippings. The main article is titled, "Harvard's Heroic War Dead," with a monochromatic illustration or photograph of a memorial titled "Victory or Death." The memorial appears to depict a dramatic, allegorical scene featuring human figures, possibly personifications of victory or suffering, with detailed architectural framing, such as arches or a niche. Additional text and clippings are partially visible in the margins, revealing sections related to lectures and fine arts, along with smaller headlines and notes. The content conveys historical significance and reverence for war remembrance.
The image shows a page from what appears to be a vintage newspaper or magazine, partially folded and placed within a hardcover book, which gives it additional context as a clipping or archival piece. The visible portion of the paper features an illustration with a dark archway framing a scene. Within the scene, although details are slightly obscure, it appears to depict a classical or allegorical representation, possibly with figures that could suggest a memorial or commemorative setting. The text at the top of the illustration reads "Harvard's Heroic War Dead," which suggests that the illustration is part of a memorial tribute to individuals from Harvard University who died in war.
The text above the image refers to the fine arts and a loan exhibition of Japanese prints, indicating that the clipping may be from the arts section of the paper. The header to the right side of the image includes "BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT" with a date partially visible, giving a clue to the paper's origin being Boston and the potential date of the clipping. Additional text fragments visible on the left side mention various topics, possibly other articles or notices within the newspaper.
The image captures a sense of historical significance, not just in the content of the clipping but also in the manner of its preservation, hinting at the personal or historical value placed on the newspaper by the individual who kept it. The aged quality of the paper adds to the historical atmosphere, indicating it is from an earlier 20th-century period.
The image shows an old newspaper or magazine clipping pasted into a book or scrapbook. The clipping features a sepia-toned illustration titled "Harvard's Heroic War Dead." The illustration depicts an angelic or winged figure embracing and supporting a fallen soldier. Above them, there is a banner with text including the words "VICTORY" and "DEATH." The surrounding archway lends a solemn, memorial-like atmosphere to the scene. The clip is aged, with some discoloration and wear visible on the paper, contributing to its vintage appearance. The scrapbook page also has other clippings with text partially visible underneath the main clipping.
An old scrapbook opened to a clipping. The right-hand page features a large newspaper image with the headline “Harvard’s Heroic War Dead.” The illustration shows a classical memorial scene set in an arched niche, with a somber, sculptural figure (and possibly a fallen soldier) inside the arch. The bottom corner of the image is labeled “HARVARD UNIV.” The page has aged, yellowed paper and a sepia-toned print, with smaller column text and other clipped pieces along the edges.