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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, July 1924-April 1927

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The image shows a page from an index to a Fogg Art Museum scrapbook, specifically Volume III, covering the period from July 1924 to April 1927. The page is titled "HALF MILLION FOR NEW FOGG MUSEUM OF ART" and is dated July 1, 1924.

The content of the page is divided into two main sections: "Lectures (continued)" and "Loans."

Lectures (continued):

  1. Stron, David: "Building Sculpture in China," April, 1926
  2. Strzygowski, Joseph: "Early Christian Painting," March, 1926
  3. Watson, Forbes: "Contemporary Painting," April, 1927

Loans:

  1. Chinese Buddha, wood, loaned by the Fogg Museum to the Pennsylvania Museum, August, 1924
  2. Tower Collection, loaned by the Fogg Museum to the Pennsylvania Museum, November, 1926
  3. El Greco St., Dominic, October, 1925
  4. Italian School, 15th Century: Madonna and Saints, August, 1925
  5. Master of the Castello Nativity: Madonna, lent by E. Winslow, Esq., July, 1925
  6. Nestrovic, sculpture, January, 1926
  7. Parmigianino: Virgin and Child, February, 1927
  8. Pontormo: Halberdier, March, 1927
  9. Pontormo: Nativity, and Birth of Bacchus, loaned by Samuel Sachs, March, 1926
  10. Simone de Bolsen: Coronation of the Virgin, lent by A.E. Porter, January, 1926
  11. Special School, Centilli, 15th-16th century: Madonna and Saints, October, 1925
  12. Stagnozzi: Elisha, lent by Samuel Sachs, March, 1925
  13. Milton Fund Awards, March, 1926
  14. Modern Language Association: Meeting in Fogg Museum, December, 1926
  15. Parker, Arthur Kingsley, Chairman of Poetry, March, 1926
  16. Norton, Charles Eliot, September, 1924; April, May, 1926
  17. Pittsburgh International Art Exhibition, October, 1926
  18. Pope, Arthur, December, 1924; May, September, 1926; March, June, 1926
  19. Porter, A.K., January, February, March, 1926
  20. Exhibition of oil sketches, February, March, 1927
  21. Porter, A.K., September, November, 1924; January, February, September, 1925; January, February, March, April, May, June, 1926
  22. Post, C.R., October, December, 1924; January, February, September, 1925; January, February, March, April, May, June, 1926
  23. Rand, E.K., June, September, May, 1926
  24. Rockefeller Gift to Fogg, July, 1926
  25. Roberts, Earle, March, May, June, 1926
  26. Robinson, Herbert, March, 1924; June, 1925
  27. Sachs, P.J., December, 1924; May, June, December, 1925, October, 1926; January, February, March, April, May, June, 1926
  28. Stale, Walter: Lectures on Art Appreciation, January, 1927
  29. Smith, Joseph L., paintings of Cimabue, November, 1926
  30. Sizer, Charles, paintings of Cimabue, May, August, 1926
  31. Teigen, Peter: decorated chest, April, 1925
  32. Thomsen Aluminum vessel, February, 1926
  33. Tintoretto: painting of Venus, November, 1926
  34. University Tea, Fine Arts Department, February 1924, November, 1926
  35. Warner, L.J., October, 1924; February, March, April, May, 1926; September, 1926
  36. Y-review of pictures, October, 1926

The page is part of a larger document or scrapbook, as indicated by the visible binding on the left side and the plastic protective cover on the right side. The document appears to be aged, with some yellowing and signs of wear.

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The image displays a page from an index of a scrapbook labeled "Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume III," covering the period from July 1924 to April 1927. This particular page appears to document various events, lectures, loans, and other activities related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

Here are the main sections and entries:

Lectures (continued)

  • Sirén, Osvald: "Buddhist Sculpture in China," April 1924.
  • Travis, Jane de: "Three French Sculptors," January 1926.
  • Watson, Forbes: "Contemporary Painting," April 1927.

Loans

  • Chinese Buddha, wood: Loaned by the Fogg Museum to the Pennsylvania Museum, August 1924.
  • Degouwe de Nuncques: Carrying at the Seashore, November 1925.
  • El Greco, St. Jerome: Lent to the Fogg Museum, 1925.
  • 15th Century, Madonna and Child: Lent by R. Thesleff, April 1925.
  • Master of the Castello Nativity, Madonna: Lent by R. Thesleff, Essex, July 1926.
  • Nettuno, Sculpture: January 1926.
  • Pasqualino, Madonna and St. John: Lent to the Fogg Museum, 1927.
  • Pontormo, Portrait: Lent by Samuel Sachs, January 1927.
  • Fouilles, Nativity and Birth of Bacchus: Lent by Samuel Sachs, March 1925.
  • Simone da Bologna: Coronation of the Virgin, lent by A.K. Porter, 1926.
  • Spanish School, Castellón, 15th-16th Century: Madonna and Saints, October 1925.
  • Tintoretto, Dians: Lent by Samuel Sachs, March 1925.

Other Events and Activities

  • Milton Fund Awards: March 1926.
  • Modern Language Association: Meeting in Fogg Museum, December 1926.
  • Jewett, Albert R.: Talk, March 1926.
  • Norton, Charles Eliot: Chair of Poetry, Charles Slichter appointed, September 1924; Inauguration, October 1925.
  • Pope, Arthur Upham: Lectures, 1924-1925.
  • Exhibition of Textiles: February-March 1927.
  • Exhibition of Paintings: Various dates from 1924 to 1927.
  • Exhibition of Relics: From the Fogg Museum, February 1927.
  • Porter, A.K.: Lectures and exhibitions, various dates.
  • Rockefeller Gift: To Fogg, July 1924.
  • Sachs, Paul J.: Various activities and lectures, 1924-1927.
  • Smith, Joseph Lindon: Lectures on Art Appreciation, January 1927.
  • Starr Lectures: February 1925.
  • Trowbridge, Professor: January 1927.
  • University Tea: At the Fogg Arts Department, November 1924.
  • Warner, Langdon: Various activities, 1924-1925.
  • Visit Library, London: March 1925.
  • Traveling of the Curator: October 1925.

The page is dated with postal markings from Chicago, Illinois, July 1, 1924, and Boston, Massachusetts, July 5, 1924, and is signed by "Eva P." The page also notes a significant fundraising milestone of "Half Million for New Fogg Museum of Art." There are additional handwritten notes and signatures at the bottom of the page.

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The image shows a page from an index book titled "Index to Fog Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume III," covering the period from July 1924 to April 1927. The page lists various lectures, loans, and other events associated with the Fog Art Museum.

Lectures:

  • Oswald Sirén: "Buddhist Sculpture in China," April 1926
  • Travis, Duc de: "Three French Sculptors," January 1926
  • Forbes Watson: "Contemporary Painting," April 1927

Loans:

  • Chinese Buddha: Wood, loaned by the Fog Museum to the Pennsylvania Museum, August 1924
  • Degas: "Carriage at the Races," November 1926
  • El Greco: "St. Dominic," October 1926
  • Italian School: "Madonna and Child," April 1925
  • Master of the Castello Nativity: "Madonna," lent by R. Wheatland, Esq., July 1926
  • Mestrovic: Sculpture, January 1926
  • Pennalino: "Madonna and Child," March 1927
  • Pontormo: "Halberdier," March 1927
  • Fouquet: "Birth of Bacchus," loaned by Samuel Sachs, March 1925
  • Simone de Bologne: "Coronation of the Virgin," lent by A.K. Porter, February 1925
  • Spanish School: "Madonna and Saints," October 1925

Other Entries:

  • Tinctoretto: "Dians," lent by Samuel Sachs, March 1925
  • Milton Fund Awards: March 1926
  • Modern Language Association: Meeting in the Fog Museum, December 1926
  • Mower, Martin: Lectures, January 1927
  • Morton, Charles: E. Morton Chair of Poetry, March 1926
  • O’Connor, L.: October 1925
  • Pittsburgh International Exhibition: October 1926
  • Pope, Arthur: December 1924, February 1925, March 1926
  • Rockefeller Gift to Fog: July 1924
  • Rosenberg, Lyric: March 1926, November 1926
  • Rosen, Demian: November 1924, June 1925, October 1926
  • Stiles, Walter: Lectures on Art Appreciation, January 1927
  • Smith, Joseph L.: Paintings of Cambodia, November 1924
  • Stillman, G.C.: Chair of Poetry, May 1926, August 1926
  • Teigen, Peter: December 1924
  • Thomson, D.V.: January 1926, June 1926
  • University Tea, Fine Arts Department: November 1924, November 1926
  • Warner, L.C.: October 1924, February 1925, March 1926, May 1926, September 1926
  • Witt Library, London: June 1925
  • X-raying of pictures: October 1925

The page also includes some notes and stamps on the top, indicating that the scrapbook was sent via express mail from Chicago, Illinois, on July 6, 1924, and July 1, 1924, with a note to Eve Fast. Additionally, there is a brief note on the bottom of the page that mentions the book being part of a collection for the extension of knowledge, with a mention of the University of Michigan and the Henry Ford Museum.

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The image shows a page from an index of a scrapbook for the Fogg Art Museum, specifically Volume III, covering the period from July 1924 to April 1927.

The page lists various events, lectures, loans, and exhibitions that occurred during this period. Here's a detailed summary of the information provided:

  1. Lectures:

    • Cecil Siren: "Buddhist Sculpture in China," April 1926
    • Duc de Travice: "Three French Sculptors," January 1926
    • Forbes Watson: "Contemporary Painting," April 1927
  2. Loans and Exhibitions:

    • Chinese Buddha, wood, loaned by the Fogg Museum to the Pennsylvania Museum, August 1924
    • Dagnis: Carriage at the Races, November 1926
    • El Greco: St. Dominic, October 1925
    • Italian School: Madonna and Child, April 1925
    • Master of the Castello Nativity: Madonna, lent by R. Wheatland, Esq., July 1926
    • Mestrovic, sculpture, January 1926
    • Pascin, Madonnas and Child, March 1927
    • Pontormo: Halbertshier, March 1926
    • Fountain: "Madonna," and Birth of Bacchus, loaned by Samuel Sachs, March 1925
    • Simone de Bologna: Coronation of the Virgin, lent by A.K. Porter, May 1926
    • Spanish School, Castilian, 15th-16th century: Madonnas and Saints, October 1925
    • Tintoretto: Dian, lent by Samuel Sachs, March 1925
  3. Awards and Events:

    • Milton Fund Awards, March 1926
    • Modern Language Association: Meeting in Fogg Museum, December 1926
    • Moore, Martin: Lecture, March 1926
    • Morton, Charles S.: E. E. Norton Chair of Poetry, March 1926
    • Morton, Charles Slicer: Lecture, September 1926
    • Occhio, L.: October 1925
    • Pittsburgh International Exhibition, October 1926
    • Pope, Arthur: Exhibition, December 1924, July, December 1926
    • Post, C.R.: October, December 1924; January, February, September 1925
    • Rockfeller Gift to Fogg, July 1924
    • Roerich, Nicholas: Exhibition, February 1927
    • Roerich, Nicholas: Lecture, March 1926
    • Roerich, Nicholas: Exhibition, May, October 1926
    • Roerich, Nicholas: Lecture, November 1924; May, June, December 1926; March 1927
    • Simle, Walter: Lectures on Art Appreciation, January 1927
    • Smith, Joseph L.: Lectures on Cambodian Art, November 1926
    • Stillman, G.S.: Chair of Poetry, May 1926; August 1926
    • Teigen, Peter: Decorated Chest, April 1925
    • Thompson, D.V.: January, June 1926
    • University Tea: Fine Arts Department, November 1924; November 1926
    • Warner, L.C.: October 1924; February, March, April, May 1925; September 1926
    • Witt Library, London: June 1925
    • X-Ray of pictures, October 1925

Additionally, there are some notes and a partial letter or document on the bottom of the page, which appear to be related to a fundraiser or a donation. The page also has some handwritten notes and labels, including a note about "Half Million for New Fogg Museum of Art" and an envelope label indicating "Chicago, Ill. July 1 - 1924 Express Buffalo."

Overall, the page is densely packed with information about the museum's activities, loans, and events during the specified timeframe.

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The image shows a page from an index of the Fogg Art Museum scrapbook, specifically Volume III, covering the period from July 1924 to April 1927. This index details various lectures and loans made by the museum during that time.

Lectures (continued):

  1. Siren, Oswald: "Buddhist Sculpture in China," April 1926.
  2. Trevisan, Duc de: "Three French Sculptors," January 1926.
  3. Watson, Forbes: "Contemporary Painting," April 1927.

Loans:

  1. Chinese Buddha, wood, loaned by the Fogg Museum to the Pennsylvania Museum, August 1924.
  2. Dagga: Carriages at the Races, November 1926.
  3. El Greco: St. Dominic, October 1926.
  4. Italian School: Madonna and Child, April 1925, lent by R. Wheeland, Esq.
  5. Madonnas and Saints from the Castello Mantovano, lent by R. Wheeland, Esq., July 1926.
  6. Mesroposian, sculpture, January 1926.
  7. Pesanino, Madonna and Child, March 1927.
  8. Pontormo: Halberdier, March 1927.
  9. Fouquet, Portrait of a Lady, and Birth of Bacchus, loaned by Samuel Sachs, March 1926.
  10. Simone de Beauvais: Coronation of the Virgin, lent by A.K. Porter, July 1926.
  11. Spanish School, Castilian, 15th-16th century: Madonnas and Saints, October 1925.
  12. Tintoretto: Dians, lent by Samuel Sachs, March 1925.

Other Notable Events:

  1. Milton Fund Awards, March 1926.
  2. Modern Language Association: Meeting in Fogg Museum, December 1926.
  3. Moore, Martin: Meeting at E. Morton Chair of Poetry, March 1926.
  4. Morton, Charles Eliot: Speech, September 1924, March 1926.
  5. O'Dwyer, L., October 1925.
  6. Pittsburgh International Exhibition, October 1926.
  7. Pope, Arthur: Lectures, December 1924, July 1925, March 1926.
  8. Exhibition of relics, February, March 1927.
  9. Porter, A.F.: Various dates, including September, November 1924, January, February, May 1925.
  10. Post, C.R.: Various dates, including October 1925, January, February, September 1926.
  11. Rockefeller Gift to Fogg, July 1924.
  12. Roes, Herman, various dates, including May, November 1925.
  13. Roes, Herman F.J., December 1924, May, June, December 1925, October 1926, March 1927.
  14. Stiles, Walter: Lectures on Art Appreciation, January 1927.
  15. Smith, Joseph L.: Paintings of Cambodia, November 1924.
  16. Stilman, G.C.: Chair of Poetry, May 1926, May, August 1928.
  17. Teisen, Feet, decorated chest, April 1928.
  18. Thompson, D.V.: January, June 1926.
  19. University Tea, Fine Arts Department, November 1924, November 1926.
  20. Warner, L.C.: Various dates, including October 1924, February, March, April 1925, May 1926, September 1928.
  21. X-raying of pictures, October 1925.
  22. Witt Library, London, June 1925.

There are also some handwritten notes and annotations, such as a reference to an "Express Bulletin" and a note mentioning "Half a Million for New Fogg Museum of Art."

Additionally, a small portion of a document from "Eve Fast" with dates 1924-1925 is visible at the top.

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The image displays an open scrapbook labeled "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME III July 1924 -- April 1927." The page is organized into sections, with entries listed under various headings such as "LECTURES (continued)" and "LOANS." The entries detail events, art pieces, and figures associated with the Fogg Museum during the specified period. For example, under "LECTURES (continued)," there are talks listed such as 'Buddhist Sculpture in China' by Osvaldi in April 1926 and 'Three French Sculptors' by Duveen in January 1926. The "LOANS" section mentions various art pieces loaned out, such as a Chinese Buddha to the Pennsylvania Museum in August 1924 and works by El Greco, Raphael, and others to different institutions. The page also includes a few stamps and annotations, indicating its archival context and significance.

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You are viewing a scanned image of a page from a scrapbook or a record book, specifically labeled as "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME III." The page lists various events and entries dated from July 1924 to April 1927. The entries seem to be categorized under types of events such as "LECTURES (continued)" and "LOANS."

For example, under "LECTURES," we see an entry that reads "Sterling, Oswald: 'Buddhist Sculpture in China,' April, 1926," which suggests that Oswald Sterling gave a lecture on Buddhist sculpture in China in April 1926.

In the "LOANS" section, there are listings of different art objects that were loaned to and from the Fogg Museum, such as a "Chinese Buddha, wood, loaned by the Fogg Museum to the Pennsylvania Museum, August, 1924."

The page appears to be old and yellowed with age, and there are some stamps and postmarks in the upper right corner, indicating that the page may have been part of a mailed item. One of the postmarks is from Chicago, Illinois, dated JUL 1 - 1924, while there's another partially visible postmark from Buffalo, New York, dated AUG 6 - 1924. The label "HALF MILLION FOR NEW FOGG ART MUSEUM" can also be seen at the top-right corner, which might refer to fundraising or a budget allocation for the museum mentioned in an article or news headline.

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The image shows a scrapbook page from the Fogg Art Museum, featuring an index titled "Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book Volume III July 1924 — April 1927." The index includes two main categories: "Lectures (continued)" and "Loans."

Under "Lectures," there are mentions of speakers and topics:

  1. Siren, Osvald: "Buddhist Sculpture in China," April, 1926.
  2. Trevier, Dea de: "Three French Sculptors," January, 1926.
  3. Weston, Forbes: "Contemporary Painting," April, 1927.

Under "Loans," the details are more extensive, listing various artworks loaned by the museum, including:

  1. Chinese Buddha, wood, loaned by the Fogg Museum to the Pennsylvania Museum, August, 1924.
  2. Degas: Carriage at the Races, November, 1926.
  3. El Greco: St. Dominic, October, 1925.
  4. Italian School, 13th century, Madonna and Child, April, 1925.

Additionally, there are various entries documenting the loans of artworks by different artists and works from various time periods and countries like Spanish School, Tintoretto, Milton Pond award, and many more, along with their respective dates.

There are some paper clippings and labels partially visible behind the index page, with partial text reading such as "Eve. Post Chicago, Ill. JUL 1 - 1924" and "Express Buffalo, N.Y. JUL 6 - 1924," indicating newspaper or mail clippings dated in the same era as the index contents.

The page shows a meticulous cataloging of museum activities, including art loans, lectures, and other documentation, capturing a snapshot of the museum's history and art management practices from July 1924 to April 1927.

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The image shows a page from an old scrapbook or archival book titled "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME III July 1924 -- April 1927". The page contains typed text listing various lectures and loans related to art, including details such as names, dates, and subjects.

The content is divided into sections:

  • LECTURES (continued)
  • LOANS

Examples of lecture topics include "Buddhist Sculpture in China" and "Three French Sculptors". The loans section lists artworks like "Chinese Buddha", "Degas: Carriage at the Races", "El Greco; St. Dominic", and works by artists such as Tintoretto and Poussin, along with dates and occasionally the lender's names.

There are also three small newspaper clipping headlines or stamps attached to the top edge of the page:

  • One says "Eve. Post Chicago, Ill. JUL 1 - 1924"
  • Another says "Express Buffalo, N.Y. JUL 6 - 1924"
  • A third partially visible clipping says "HALF MILLION FOR NEW FOGG MUSEUM OF ART"

The page has a yellowed, aged appearance, with some slight creases and wear at the edges, consistent with an archival document from the early 20th century.

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The image shows an open book titled "Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume III", dated July 1924 – April 1927. The book appears to be a scrapbook or catalog documenting various lectures, loans, and events related to the Fogg Art Museum, likely during the early 20th century.

Key Details:

  1. Title and Volume Information:

    • The title at the top of the page reads: "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK".
    • The volume is labeled as "VOLUME III".
    • The time period covered is July 1924 – April 1927.
  2. Content Layout:

    • The page is divided into two main sections: "LECTURES (continued)" and "LOANS".
    • Each section lists entries with details such as the title of the lecture or loaned artwork, the date, and sometimes additional information like the lender or borrower.
  3. Lectures Section:

    • Lists various lectures and events, including:
      • Stiren, Oswald: "Buddhist Sculpture in China," April 1926.
      • Trevisé, Duc de: "Three French Sculptors," January 1926.
      • Watson, Forbes: "Contemporary Painting," April 1927.
    • Other lectures include topics such as modern language associations, poetry, and art exhibitions.
  4. Loans Section:

    • Details loans of artworks to other institutions or individuals, including:
      • Chinese Buddha, wood, loaned to the Pennsylvania Museum, August 1924.
      • El Greco: Caraffa at the Races, loaned to the Pennsylvania Museum, October 1925.
      • Titian: Master of the Castello Nativity, loaned by R. Whiteland, England, May 1926.
      • Poussin: Nativity, loaned by Samuel Sachs, March 1927.
      • Simone de Bologna: Coronation of the Virgin, loaned by A.K. Porter, July 1926.
    • The section also includes loans of paintings, sculptures, and other artworks.
  5. Additional Entries:

    • The page includes entries for exhibitions, awards, and other museum-related activities, such as:
      • Milton Fund Awards, March 1926.
      • Modern Language Association: Meeting in Fogg Museum, December 1926.
      • Pittsburgh International Art Exhibition, October 1925.
      • Exhibition of paintings by Eliot, February 1927.
  6. Stamps and Labels:

    • The top of the page features stamps and labels:
      • "Eva Post" with a location noted as Chicago, Ill. and dates Jul 1 – 1924 and Jul 8 – 1924.
      • A stamp reading "HALF MILLION FOR NEW FOGG MUSEUM OF ART".
    • These stamps suggest the book may have been part of an archival or organizational system, possibly related to fundraising or administrative records.
  7. Physical Condition:

    • The book appears aged, with visible wear and discoloration typical of historical documents.
    • The pages are slightly yellowed, and the text is typed or printed in a formal, structured format.

Summary:

This image depicts a page from a scrapbook or catalog used by the Fogg Art Museum to document lectures, loans, and other museum activities between July 1924 and April 1927. The content includes detailed records of loaned artworks, lectures, and exhibitions, reflecting the museum's operational and educational activities during that period. Stamps and labels at the top suggest the book may have been part of a larger archival or fundraising effort.