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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 shows a close-up of an old scrapbook page inside a bound album. The page is yellowed and slightly worn along the edges.
• In the center is a white typed sheet titled: “INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME III July 1924 – April 1927.” Below it is a long list headed “LECTURES (continued)” and various entries about lectures and loans, with dates from the 1920s.
• Around the typed insert are small newspaper or clipping scraps pinned or pasted to the page, including a top-left clipping with stamps (e.g., “Eve Post,” “JUL 1–1924,” and “Express Buffalo, N.Y.”) and a top-right clipping that reads something like “HALF MILLION FOR NEW FOGG MUSEUM OF ART.”
• There is a small image/clip at the bottom-left corner of the page as well.
• The overall impression is of an archival, historical document—an index page from the Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book (Volume III) dating from 1924–1927.

This is an image of a scrapbook page titled "Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume III, July 1924 - April 1927." It lists a variety of entries sorted into categories such as "Lectures" and "Loans."

• The Lectures section includes topics like "Buddhist Sculpture in China" (April 1926), "Three French Sculptors" (January 1926), and "Contemporary Painting" (April 1927).
• The Loans section lists notable artworks and items loaned by the Fogg Museum, such as "Chinese Buddha, wood" (loaned to the Pennsylvania Museum, August 1924), "Master of the Castello Nativity, Madonna" (loaned in July 1926), and other historical pieces like 13th-century Italian artworks.

The page includes stamps at the top noting dates such as July 1, 1924, and there is a clipped article pasted below that is partially visible. The overall layout reflects meticulous documentation of events, lectures, and loans during the time period for archival purposes.

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.

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.