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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1920-June 1924

ARCH.2003.22, Rendition: 809193

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The image shows a page from a book or a collection of historical articles, dated May 10, 1924. The page is from the New York Herald Tribune, as indicated by the header at the top left. The content of the page includes several articles, each with a title and a brief description of the topic. Some of the visible titles include:

  1. Detecting Art Forgeries Now College Course - This article discusses a new course at Harvard University's Fogg Museum that instructs students in the art of detecting forgeries.
  2. Preservation of Art - This section talks about the importance of preserving genuine works of art and the challenges faced by such preservation, including the effects of temperature and humidity on paintings.
  3. Art Forgeries Sent to Exhibition in England - This article mentions that Harvard's collection of art forgeries will be displayed in a unique exhibition by the Burlington Fine Arts Club in England.
  4. Live Transcript From Harvard Graduates' Day - This section includes a transcript of a speech given by President Lowell and Professor George H. Chase at the Harvard Graduates' Day event.

The page is aged, with some yellowing and wear, indicating it is from an older historical document. The articles seem to be focused on art, art education, and the preservation of art, reflecting the concerns and interests of the time.

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This image shows a scrapbook page featuring various newspaper clippings, likely related to art and education, dated from 1924. The clippings are from different sources, including the "N.Y. Herald-Tribune," the "Cambridge Tribune," and a "Live Transcript" from Boston, Mass.

  1. The top left clipping is from the "N.Y. Herald-Tribune" and is dated May 15, 1924. It discusses a college course on detecting art forgeries at Harvard University's Fogg Museum. The article mentions that the course teaches students about the delicate matter of detecting fake masterpieces and preserving old paintings.

  2. Below this, there is another clipping from the "N.Y. Herald-Tribune" about an art fraud case. It reports on the sentencing of Melan and two dealers for selling and substituting a statue.

  3. The top right clipping is from the "Cambridge Tribune," dated May 10, 1924. It discusses art forgeries sent to an exhibition in England from Harvard's collection. The article mentions Edward W. Forbes, the director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, who has sent several specimens of art forgeries to England for a unique exhibition.

  4. The bottom right clipping is from a "Live Transcript" and is dated May 17, 1924. It mentions Harvard Graduates' Day, with President Lowell and Professor George H. Chase addressing the meeting of the New England Federation of Harvard Clubs.

The scrapbook page itself appears to be aged, with the paper showing signs of wear and discoloration. The clippings are neatly arranged and pasted onto the page, suggesting that this is a collection of articles of interest, possibly related to art history, education, and Harvard University.

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This image shows an open, aged scrapbook or newspaper album, displaying several yellowed newspaper clippings pasted onto two facing pages. The pages are visibly worn, with curled edges and some browning, suggesting age and frequent handling. The clippings are all from the N.Y. Herald-Tribune and date from May 1924.

Left Page (Dated May 15, 1924):
The primary article, headlined “Detecting Art Forgeries Now College Course,” announces that the Fogg Museum at Harvard University is instructing students in detecting “fake” masterpieces. It notes that lessons are also given on preserving old paintings from the ravages of time, citing a quote from President Lowell of Harvard.

Below this, a smaller clipping titled “‘IS SENTENCED’ IN FRENCH ART FRAUD” reports on the conviction of a French art dealer, Care de Melun, and two others, who were fined for the sale and substitution of a statuette.

A third, partially visible article on the far left mentions the “John Wanamaker, Sons & Co. of New York” and “The Fine Arts in a Laboratory.”

Right Page (Dated May 10, 1924):
The main article, “ART FORGERIES SENT TO EXHIBITION IN ENGLAND,” details Harvard’s collection of art forgeries being sent to a unique exhibition at the Burlington Fine Arts Club in London. It describes the process of discovering the forgeries and mentions specific examples, including a painting by Henry Scott Tuke and a picture by Carlo Crivelli, which were later revealed to be fakes. Edward W. Forbes, director of the Fogg Art Museum, explains how the forgeries became part of Harvard’s collection.

Below this, a smaller clipping titled “EYE TRANSCRIPT” from “Preston Mass.” dated May 1–1924, reports on “HARVARD GRADUATES’ DAY”. It mentions that President Lowell and Professor George H. Chase addressed the New England Alumni, discussing the importance of the fine arts curriculum and the role of the Fogg Museum.

Overall, the image captures a curated collection of contemporary newspaper reports documenting a significant moment in art history and academia — the formal study of art forgery at Harvard University in 1924 — and the public interest surrounding it, including the exhibition of these forgeries in England. The physical state of the pages and clippings adds a tangible, historical feel to the collection.

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An open book with a page that contains a newspaper clipping. The newspaper clipping has a title "Detecting Art Forgeries Now College Course" with a subtitle "Fogg Museum, Harvard University, Instructs Students in Delicate Matter of Detecting Fake Masterpieces". The clipping has a picture of a man with a mustache and beard. The clipping also has a text that reads "Preserve Old Paintings". The book is placed on a gray surface.

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An open book has several newspaper clippings pasted on the pages. The clippings are from the New York Herald Tribune, dated May 10, 1924. The clippings are about art, with topics such as detecting art forgeries, preserving old paintings, and a college course on the subject. There are also articles about Harvard graduates and an exhibition of art forgeries. The book is opened to the pages with the clippings, and the pages are slightly curled.

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The image shows an open book, likely a newspaper or magazine, with visible text from May 10, 1924. The left page displays a headline titled "Detecting Art Forgeries Now College Course", indicating an article about a new academic program at Harvard University. The article discusses the teaching of detecting art forgeries, focusing on the delicate matter of detecting fake masterpieces and preserving old paintings. It also mentions lessons on the ravages of time and the care of French art fraud, with a specific case involving the fine of two dealers.

The right page contains another article titled "ART FORGERIES SENT TO EXHIBITION IN ENGLAND", which reports on Harvard's collection being displayed at the Burlington Fine Art Club. This article highlights the efforts of Edward W. Forbes, the director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, in organizing the exhibition and the significance of the collection.

Both pages feature additional smaller headlines and text, including "EYE TRANSPLANT" and "HARVARD GRADUATES DAY", suggesting a variety of topics covered in the publication. The pages are aged, with visible creases, stains, and a slightly worn appearance, indicative of historical material. The layout includes columns of text, typical of newspapers or magazines from the early 20th century. The overall condition and content suggest this is a historical document, possibly from a newspaper archive or scrapbook.

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This image depicts a scrapbook page filled with newspaper clippings from various publications, primarily concerning topics related to art preservation, forgeries, and associated events. The clippings appear to be carefully cut and pasted onto the page, and include snippets from articles, headlines, and dated newspaper fragments. Some notable features are:

  1. Main Article Headline: One prominent headline reads, "Detecting Art Forgeries Now College Course," suggesting a focus on training students to identify fake artwork.
  2. Subtopics: Topics include art preservation, the impact of forgery in the art community, and mentions of a French art fraud sentencing case.
  3. Dates and Titles: The page features dated clippings, such as "May 10, 1924" from Cambridge and "May 17, 1924" from Preston, Mass. Names of newspapers like "N.Y. Herald-Tribune" and "Eve. Transcript" are visible.
  4. Presentation: The scrapbook page has a clean layout but shows signs of age, including discoloration and uneven edges. Some clippings overlap, and the text is arranged orderly but compactly.
  5. Focus on Harvard: Several articles mention Harvard University and its focus on art education and exhibitions, emphasizing its leadership in combating art forgery.
  6. Aging Paper: The faded and brownish tones of the clippings indicate the historical nature of the page, reflecting preservation methods of old documents.

Overall, this is an archival piece centered on documenting specific events and topics concerning art and academia in the 1920s.

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The image shows a scrapbook page containing several newspaper clippings dealing with art-related topics, dating back to the 1920s. The clippings are from different publications, including the N.Y. Herald-Tribune and the Eve. Transcript from Creton, Mass. Some of the articles discuss topics such as a new college course offered at Harvard on detecting art forgeries, details about art forgeries sent to an exhibition in England, and a French art fraud case involving the sale of fake and substituted artworks. One noticeable headline reads "Detecting Art Forgeries Now College Course" with a subheading about the Fogg Museum and Harvard University instructing students in identifying fake masterpieces. Another clipping headlines "ART FORGERIES SENT TO EXHIBITION IN ENGLAND," discussing Harvard's collection being used for an exhibition. The various clippings are attached to the page with yellowed adhesive and are overlapping each other slightly.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or album page with several newspaper clippings pasted onto it. The clippings are arranged haphazardly and cover much of the page. The newspaper articles are yellowed, indicating age, and are from various publications, focusing on art-related subjects, particularly art forgery, preservation, and exhibitions.

Some notable visible headlines and details include:

  • "Detecting Art Forgeries Now College Course" with a subheading about Harvard University teaching students how to detect fake masterpieces.
  • An article from "N.Y. Herald - Tribune" dated 18 May 1924.
  • An article titled "Preservation of Art."
  • Another article titled "Art Forgeries Sent to Exhibition in England" dated May 10, 1924, mentioning Harvard's collection displayed at the Burlington Club.
  • A small section labeled "HARVARD GRADUATES' DAY" with details about a speech by President Lowell and Professor George H. Chase addressing the meeting of New England's alumni.
  • Other smaller newspaper sections with topics that seem related to art history, academic lectures, and cultural discussions.

The articles seem to focus on early 20th-century efforts in art education, forgery detection, and the preservation and exhibition of valuable artworks, with a specific emphasis on Harvard University's involvement in these activities. The scrapbook page serves as a historical documentation of these topics from 1924.

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The image shows a page from an old scrapbook with several yellowed newspaper clippings glued on it. The clippings are from the 1920s and discuss topics like art forgery, preservation of old paintings, and Harvard events. One prominent clipping has the headline “Detecting Art Forgeries Now College Course,” with smaller notes about a museum (Fogg Museum) and Harvard University. On the right side are other articles, including “Art Forgeries Sent to Exhibition in England” and a small piece titled “HARVARD GRADUATES’ DAY.” The page is worn, with torn edges and glue marks, giving it a vintage, sepia-toned appearance.