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The image shows a page from an "Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume III, July 1924 -- April 1927." It appears to be a document or index that lists various events, lectures, exhibitions, and loans related to the Fogg Art Museum during the specified period.

The page is divided into sections:

• Lectures: This section lists lectures that took place during the given time frame, including topics such as "Buddhist Sculpture in China" and "Three French Sculptors."
• Loans: This section lists artworks that were loaned by the Fogg Museum to other institutions or exhibitions, such as "Chinese Buddha, wood" loaned to the Pennsylvania Museum in August 1924.
• Exhibitions: It includes details about exhibitions, such as the "Pittsburgh International Art Exhibition" in October 1925.
• Other Activities: This section includes various other activities and events, such as meetings, meetings of the Modern Language Association, and lectures on subjects like "Art Appreciation."

The bottom part of the page contains additional information about the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, including a mention of a fundraising campaign for the museum, with a target of $10 million for university extension, of which more than $8 million had already been received by that time. The funds were intended for research in the chemistry of pigments and for the preservation of art treasures.

This image shows a page from the "Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book Volume III," covering the period from July 1924 to April 1927. The page lists various lectures and loans that took place during this time.

Lectures (continued):

• Siren, Osvald: "Buddhist Sculpture in China," April 1926
• Trevisé, Duc 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
• Degas: Carriage at the Races: November 1926
• El Greco; St. Dominic: October 1925
• Italian School, 13th century, Madonna and Child: April 1925
• Master of the Castello Nativity, Madonna: Lent by R. Wheatland, Esq., July 1926
• Mestrovic, sculpture: January 1926
• Pasqualino, Madonna and Child: March 1927
• Pontormo: Halberdier: March 1927
• Poussin: Nativity and Birth of Bacchus: Loaned by Samuel Sachs, March 1925
• Simone da Bologna: Coronation of the Virgin: Lent by A.K. Porter, July 1926
• Spanish School, Castilian, 15th-16th century: Madonna and Saints: October 1925
• Tintoretto: Diana: Lent by Samuel Sachs, March 1925
• Milton Fund Awards: March 1926
• Modern Language Association: Meeting in Fogg Museum, December 1926
• Mower, Martin: May 1925
• Murray, Gilbert: Charles E. Norton Chair of Poetry, March 1926
• Norton, Charles Eliot: September 1924, March, May 1926
• Opdycke, L.: October 1925
• Pittsburgh International Art Exhibition: October 1925
• Pope, Arthur: December 1924, July, December 1925, March, June 1926
• Drawing of President Eliot: October 1926
• Exhibition of paintings: February, March 1927
• Porter, A.K.: September, November 1924, January, February, May 1925, May, December 1926, January 1927
• Post, C.R.: October, December 1924, January, February, September 1925, January, July 1926
• Rand, E.K.: January 1925, May 1926
• Rockefeller Gift to Fogg: July 1924
• Rogers, Meyric: March, May, November 1926
• Ross, Denman W.: November 1924, June 1925
• Sachs, P.J.: December 1924, May, June, December 1925, October 1926, March 1927
• Siple, Walter: Lectures on Art Appreciation, January 1927
• Smith, Joseph L.: Paintings of Cambodia, November 1924
• Stillman, C.C.: Chair of Poetry, May 1925, May, August 1926
• Teigen, Peter: Decorated chest, April 1925
• Thompson Aluminum panel: February 1925
• Thompson, D.V.: January, June 1926
• University Tea, Fine Arts Department: November 1924, November 1926
• Warner, L.O.: October 1924, February, March, April, May 1925, Sept 1926
• Witt Library, London: June 1925
• X-raying of pictures: October 1925

The page is part of a scrapbook that documents activities and events related to the Fogg Art Museum. There are also some clippings and notes attached to the page, including one titled "HALF MILLION FOR NEW FOGG MUSEUM OF ART" dated July 6, 1924.

This image shows an open, aged scrapbook with yellowed, brittle pages, likely from the 1920s or 1930s. The book is displayed in a flat, slightly angled view, revealing both the left and right pages.

Left Page (possibly the inside of the front cover or a flyleaf):

• Contains several paper clippings and labels attached to the page.
• A prominent white rectangular label is affixed near the top, reading:

  “Eva Post / Chicago, Ill. / JUL 1 - 1924”
  (This suggests the scrapbook belonged to Eva Post).

• To its right are two smaller, reddish-brown typed labels:

  “Express / Buffalo, N.Y. / JUL 6 - 1924”

• Further right is another label:

  “HALF MILLION / FOR NEW FOGG / MUSEUM OF ART”

• At the bottom left corner, there’s a faded, small rectangular newspaper clipping with illegible text.

Right Page (the primary content page):

• A large white sheet of paper, likely a printed index or table of contents, is glued into the book.
• The title reads:

  “INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK / VOLUME III / July 1924 -- April 1927”

• Below this, the index is organized under two main headings:

  1. LECTURES (continued):

     • Lists lectures including:
       • Siren, Oswald: ‘Buddhist Sculpture in China’, April, 1926
       • Trevisa, Duc de: ‘Three French Sculptors’, January, 1926
       • Watson, Forbes: ‘Contemporary Painting’, April, 1927

  2. LOANS:

     • This is a detailed chronological list of artworks, events, and exhibitions, including:
       • “Chinese Buddha, wood, loaned by the Fogg Museum to the Pennsylvania Museum, August, 1924”
       • “El Greco: St. Dominic, October, 1925”
       • “Master of the Castello Nativity, Madonna, lent by E. Whistland, Esq., July, 1925”
       • “Simone de Bologna: Coronation of the Virgin, lent by A.N. Porter, July, 1926”
       • “Tintoretto: Diana, lent by Samuel Sachs, March, 1925”
       • Events like “Pittsburgh International Art Exhibition, October, 1925”
       • Loans from various donors, mostly in 1924–1926, including “Sachs, P.J.”, “Post, C.R.”, “Harnett, L.C.”, etc.

The overall impression is of a meticulously compiled institutional or personal scrapbook documenting the activities, loans, and lectures associated with the Fogg Art Museum (now part of the Harvard Art Museums) in the mid-1920s. The inclusion of the “HALF MILLION FOR NEW FOGG MUSEUM OF ART” label suggests a period of significant fundraising and expansion. The scrapbook appears to be a historical archival artifact, preserved for research or institutional memory.

The image shows a book open to a page with a title at the top. The title reads "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK" and "VOLUME III" with the date range "July 1924 -- April 1927." The page has several sections, including "LECTURES (continued)" and "LOANS." The "LECTURES" section lists various lectures that were given at the Fogg Art Museum during the specified time period, along with the dates and topics. The "LOANS" section lists items that were loaned to the museum during that time period, along with the dates and descriptions. The page appears to be a historical document, possibly a record of activities at the Fogg Art Museum during the 1920s.

The image shows a page of an old book that appears to be a logbook or index of some sort. The book is open to a page with the title "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME III July 1924 -- April 1927." The page has a list of names and dates, possibly indicating events or activities related to the Fogg Art Museum during that time period. The book is old, with some pages showing signs of wear and tear, and it has a yellowed appearance. The text on the page is written in black ink and is somewhat faded, making it difficult to read in some places. Overall, the image gives the impression of an historical document that provides insight into the activities of the Fogg Art Museum during the 1920s.

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.

The image depicts an open book with a typed list of loans from the Fogg Museum of Art, dated July 1924 to April 1927. The book is bound in a light-brown leather, with a white label on the top left corner bearing the text "Eva. Peai" in pink ink and "Chicago, Ill." in red ink. A second label on the top right corner reads "HALF MILLION FOR NEW FOGG MUSEUM OF ART." The book is open to a page with a typed list of loans, including Chinese Buddha statues, paintings, and sculptures. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

The image depicts a page from an old book or scrapbook, featuring a typed list of art pieces and their loan information. The page is yellowed with age, indicating that it has been preserved for a long time.

Key Features:

• Title: "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK"
• Volume: III
• Date Range: July 1924 - April 1937
• List of Art Pieces: Includes titles, artists, and loan information
• Loan Information: Details about the loans, including dates and lenders
• Page Condition: Yellowed with age, suggesting preservation over time

Additional Context:

• The page appears to be part of a larger collection or archive related to the Fogg Art Museum.
• The list of art pieces and loan information suggests that the page was used to track and document the museum's collections and exhibitions.
• The age of the page and the condition of the paper indicate that it has been well-preserved and cared for over the years.

The image displays a page from an old, yellowed book or scrapbook, likely related to the Fogg Art Museum. The page is titled "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME III" and features a list of entries under three categories: "LECTURES (continued)", "LOANS", and an unnamed third category that appears to be a continuation of the "LOANS" section.

Key Features:

• Title and Date: The title is centered at the top of the page, with the date "July 1924 -- April 1927" written below it.
• Categories: The page is divided into three categories, with "LECTURES (continued)" and "LOANS" being the most prominent.
• Entries: Each category contains a list of entries, including names, dates, and brief descriptions of artworks or events.
• Annotations: The page includes various annotations and stamps, such as a stamp on the top right corner that reads "HALF MILLION FOR NEW FOGG MUSEUM OF ART".
• Condition: The page is yellowed and worn, with visible signs of aging and handling.
• Background: The page is set against a gray background, suggesting that it may be part of a larger collection or archive.

Overall Impression:

The image presents a fascinating glimpse into the history of the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting its activities and acquisitions during the mid-1920s. The page's contents provide valuable information about the museum's programming, including lectures and exhibitions, as well as its collection and loan policies. The annotations and stamps add an additional layer of context, suggesting that the page has been handled and studied by various individuals over the years.

The image presents a scanned page from an aged book, featuring a typed index of lectures and loans at the Fogg Art Museum. The page is yellowed with age and has a worn appearance.

• Header
  • The header section contains the title "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK" followed by "VOLUME III" and the dates "July 1924 -- April 1927".
• Lectures
  • The lectures section lists various events, including:
    • Siren, Osvald: 'Buddhist Sculpture in China', April, 1926
    • Trevise, Duc de: 'Three French Sculptors', January, 1926
    • Watson, Forbes: 'Contemporary Painting', April, 1927
• Loans
  • The loans section details several items loaned to or from the museum, including:
    • Chinese Buddhas, wood, loaned by the Fogg Museum to the Pennsylvania Museum, June, 1924
    • Deene, Caravaggio: 'The Fleece', November, 1926
    • El Greco: St. Dominic, October, 1926
    • Italian School, 17th century, 'Madonna and Child', April, 1925
    • Master of the Castello Nativity, 'Madonna', lent by R. Wheatland, Esq., July, 1928
    • Mestrovic, sculpture, January, 1926
    • Bermini, Bernini: 'Madonna and Child', March, 1927
    • Panfom: Holbendel, March, 1927
    • Poussin: 'Nativity, and Birth of Bacchus', loaned by Samel Sachs, March, 1925
    • Simone de Bologna: 'Coronation of the Virgin', lent by A.K. Porter, July, 1922
    • Spanish School, Castilian, 15th- 16th century: 'Madonna and Salute' October, 1925
• Other Items
  • The page also mentions other items, including:
    • Tintoretto: 'Diana', lent by Samuel Sachs, March, 1925
    • Milton Fund Awards, March, 1926
    • Modern Loan Exhibition: 'Winter in Fogg Museum', December, 1926
    • Moore, Martin, May, 1926
    • Hurley, Gilbert, Charles E. Norton Chair of Poetry, March, 1928
    • Norton, Charles Elliot, September, 1924 - March, May, 1926
    • Ockrocks, L., October, 1925
    • Pittsburgh International Art Exhibition, October, 1925
    • Piltz, Arthur, December, 1924; July, December, 1926
    • Pope, Arthur, December, 1926
    • Drawing of President Eliot, October, 1926
    • Exhibition of etchings, February 1927; January, February, May, 1925, September, November, 1926; January, 1927
    • Porter, A.F., September, November, 1926; January, 1927
    • Post, C.R., October, December, 1924; January, February, September, 1926; January, July, 1926
    • Band, R.F., January, 1925; May, 1926
    • Rockefeller Gift to Fogg, July, 1926
    • Sachs, P.J., December, 1924, May, June, December; March, 1927
    • Stillman, J.M., 'Continuities of Rembrandt', November, 1924
    • Sibley, Walter, Lectures on Art Appreciation, January, 1927
    • Sturgis, J.L., 'Continities of Rembrandt', November, 1924
    • Stillman, J.M., 'Chair of Poetry', May, 1925, May, August 1926
    • Teigen, Peter, decorated chest, April, 1925
    • Thomson, Aluminum panel, February, 1925
    • Thomson, R.T., January, June, 1926
    • University Tea, Fine Arts Department, November 1924, November, 1926
    • Warner, L.O., October, 1924, February, March, April, May, 1925, Sept., 1926
    • Witt Library, London, June, 1925
    • X-raying of pictures, October, 1925

The page provides a comprehensive list of lectures, loans, and other events related to the Fogg Art Museum during the specified period.