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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, July 1924-April 1927

ARCH.2003.23, Rendition: 795040

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings. The page includes several articles and a handwritten note. Here's a detailed summary of each section:

  1. Handwritten Note (Left Side):

    • The note appears to be addressed to "Commodore" and is signed by "A. Stoner." The content of the note is not fully visible.
  2. Article 1 (Top Left):

    • Title: "Robert Harshe Director of the Fine Arts Museum Named."
    • Date: August 11, 1924.
    • Content: The article discusses the appointment of Robert Harshe as the director of the Fine Arts Museum. It mentions his background and experience in the art world.
  3. Article 2 (Top Center):

    • Title: "The First Reappearance of a Painting."
    • Date: September 28, 1924.
    • Content: This article talks about the reappearance of a painting by Mr. Hermann Teuber, which was previously thought to be lost.
  4. Article 3 (Top Right):

    • Title: "New Harvard Prize."
    • Date: October 9, 1924.
    • Content: The article announces a new prize established by Harvard University for excellence in history and literature, with a focus on public affairs.
  5. Article 4 (Center):

    • Title: "'Oil' in Paintings Declared to Be Egg."
    • Date: July 14, 1928.
    • Content: This article discusses a discovery that the white and yellow pigments used in old paintings were actually made from egg yolk and egg white, rather than oil. It mentions that these pigments were used for faces of young persons and highlights the differences in eggs from various regions.

The clippings are arranged on a large sheet of paper, and some parts of the articles are obscured by other clippings or the handwritten note. The overall theme of the page seems to be related to art, history, and notable events from the 1920s.

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The image shows an open book or album containing several newspaper clippings from different dates and publications. Here's a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Top Left Clipping (Nashville, Tenn., American Art Center, September 11, 1924):

    • The headline reads "American Art Treasures," discussing the sale of American art treasures by the Pugsley family. The collection includes works by artists such as Gilbert Stuart and John Trumbull, with an aggregate value of $250,000. The article mentions the dispersal of the collection to museums and private collectors across the United States.
  2. Top Center Clipping (Tuesday, September 20, 1924):

    • This clipping is titled "The First Reverberation," focusing on the first page of the New York Times. It mentions a significant event or announcement made on the front page of the Times, but the specific content is not detailed in the visible portion.
  3. Top Right Clipping (New Harvard Prize, October 27, 1924):

    • The headline reads "New Harvard Prize," detailing an annual award of $500 given by Harvard University. The prize is for the best book in history and literature, and the committee includes prominent figures like Professor Charles H. Coker and Professor Samuel Eliot Morison. The award is announced to be given to Professor Charles H. Coker, who wrote a book on the history of the University of Virginia.
  4. Middle Left Clipping (Evening Sun, Baltimore, Md., July 14, 1924):

    • The headline states "Oil in Paintings Declared to Be Egg." The article discusses the use of egg yolk in paintings, explaining that both white and yolk were used in mixing pigments. It mentions a study by Boston chemist John Haynes and the historical use of egg tempera in Renaissance artworks, highlighting the differences between egg yolks and whites in painting techniques.
  5. Middle Right Clipping (Boston, July 1, 1924):

    • The article mentions the rivalry between city and country homes in the seventeenth century, focusing on the use of eggs in paintings. It discusses how the quality of eggs varied by region and how this affected the appearance of paintings.
  6. Bottom Left Clipping (Unclear publication and date, but appears to be a personal letter or note):

    • The clipping contains a handwritten note, which seems to be a letter or a personal note, mentioning "American" and "Se stern."

The clippings are arranged in a manner suggesting they are part of a scrapbook or a collection, likely focused on art, history, and literature. The articles discuss various topics related to art history, academic prizes, and historical practices in art.

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The image shows an open book containing several newspaper clippings from the 1920s. Here's a detailed summary of the visible content:

  1. Top Left Corner:

    • The clipping is from Nashville, Tenn., dated September 11, 1924. It discusses the opening of an art center and mentions a collection of American treasures valued at $250,000, which is now housed in the Pogue Museum.
  2. Top Center:

    • A clipping from Tuesday, September 20, 1924, titled "The First Reverberation of the New York Art Center," mentions Mr. Hermann Hazelton, who was the first to write about the new center.
  3. Top Right Corner:

    • The clipping is from October 7, 1924, titled "New Harvard Prize." It discusses the Harvard University Prize in History and Literature, awarded to a young woman, with a $500 annual stipend and a promise of further support.
  4. Middle Left:

    • A small handwritten note on a separate piece of paper mentions "American" and the name "Se Storch."
  5. Middle Center:

    • A clipping from the Baltimore Sun, dated July 14, 1924, titled "Oil in Paintings Declared to be Egg." It discusses an article from the Boston Art Museum, indicating that both white and yolk were used as pigments in paintings, with a historical perspective on the difference in eggs used by city and country painters.
  6. Middle Center (below the above clipping):

    • A detailed article titled "Difference in Eggs, Too," dated July 14, 1924, from the Baltimore Sun, elaborates on the use of yolk in paintings, noting that the quality of the yolk varied based on the diet of the hens. It mentions the rivalry between city and country painters, with city eggs being lighter and used for faces of young persons.

The clippings provide a snapshot of historical articles from the early 1920s, covering topics related to art, education, and scientific discoveries in art techniques. The book appears to be an archive or scrapbook, with the clippings pasted into it.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from various sources, dated between the early 1920s and 1924.

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Title: "Museums Cling to Art Center."
    • Source: The Nashville Tennessean, Aug. 11, 1924.
    • Content: This article discusses the significance of the Pegasus American Art Center in Nashville, which has been collecting art for many years. It mentions the financial contributions and the efforts to preserve artworks with a focus on American art.
  2. Top Center Clipping:

    • Title: "The First Reverberation of the Art World."
    • Source: Evangeline Sun, Sept. 20, 1924.
    • Content: It is about Mr. Hermann Hazedorn and his letter appearing on the first page of the newspaper, likely discussing art and its impact on the community.
  3. Top Right Clipping:

    • Title: "New Harvard Prize Oct. 7."
    • Source: From a July 1, 1924, edition of an unidentified publication.
    • Content: Announces an annual prize of $50 given by Harvard University for the best essay in history and literature. It describes the committee and the selection process, mentioning prominent figures involved.
  4. Middle Left Clipping:

    • Title: "Oil in Paintings Declared to Be Egg."
    • Source: Appears to be from a local Baltimore newspaper, July 1924.
    • Content: Explores a historical fact about the use of egg yolk in paintings, stating that both white and yolk were originally used as mix pigments.
  5. Middle Right Clipping:

    • Title: "Difference in Eggs, Too."
    • Source: From Boston, July 1.
    • Content: Discusses the use of egg whites and yolks in different types of paintings and their historical significance. It highlights the difference in quality and use of the whites and yolks in various artworks from the 15th century to the present.
  6. Bottom Clipping:

    • Title: Some handwritten notes and a partially visible clipping.
    • Content: It seems to include some personal annotations and handwritten notes, possibly indicating notes on the articles read or additional thoughts about the subjects discussed.

The collection of clippings appears to be focused on art history, cultural discussions, and significant events in the art world during that period, with a particular emphasis on historical uses of materials like egg yolks in paintings.

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The image displays an open, worn book or scrapbook with several clippings from newspapers or magazines. The clippings are primarily from the 1920s, as indicated by the dates visible on some of the articles. The articles are in English and cover a range of topics.

  1. The top left article, from "The New York Times" dated September 30, 1924, discusses the first reverberation of a significant event, possibly related to the arts, as indicated by the mention of "The Times" and "Art Center."

  2. The article to the right, from "Evening Sun," dated October 7, 1924, is about the New Harvard Prize, an annual award for the best promise in history and literature, with the winner being a student from a specific department at Harvard.

  3. The central article, from the "Evening Sun" dated July 1, 1924, is titled "OIL IN PAINTINGS DECLARED TO BE EGG." It explains that both white and yolk were originally used as pigments in paintings, with differences noted in the use of eggs from various locations.

  4. The bottom left article, from "The New York Times" dated August 11, 1924, mentions the opening of an art center in Nashville, Tennessee, and references Edward Morris, the director of the Fogg Museum, who has been collecting American art.

The clippings are affixed to the pages with visible tape, and some pages have handwritten annotations. The book itself is aged, with visible wear and tear, including coffee stains on the left page.

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The image shows an old newspaper page dated Tuesday, September 30, 1924. Here are the main stories and features highlighted on the page:

  1. Main Article - "OIL" IN PAINTINGS DECLARED TO BE EGG

    • Headline: Both White And Yolk Were Originally Used To Mix Various Pigments.
    • Subheading: Difference in Eggs, Too.
    • Content: The article discusses findings by Dr. Alan Burroughs, a member of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, who discovered that both the white and yolk of eggs were used in mixing pigments for old paintings. The article explains that the use of egg tempera varied over time and regions, with different practices observed in city and country artworks. Specifically, it mentions that city artists used only the yolk, while country artists used the whole egg. The white of the egg was noted to have been used for its adhesive qualities.
  2. First Reverberation

    • Content: A brief commentary by Mr. Herman Hagedorn on the topic of reverberations from a previous speech or event. The commentary touches on the themes of good, evil, and how to change opponents.
  3. New Harvard Prize

    • Content: Announcement of a new annual prize of $500 given by an anonymous donor for the best work in the fields of history, economics, government, and related areas. The prize honors the memory of a Harvard alumnus who died during World War I. The article lists the committee members responsible for selecting the recipient and mentions some of the notable past winners of other Harvard prizes.
  4. Miscellaneous News Snippets

    • Masthead: The top part of the newspaper mentions "Mansfield, Tenn." and "Semi-Weekly Eagle," indicating the publication details.
    • Date Stamps: There are postal and date stamps from Baltimore, MD, and other locations, indicating the newspaper was circulated and read in various places.

Overall, the newspaper page features a mix of historical art discoveries, commentary, and academic prize announcements.

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The image is of a collection of newspaper clippings and articles, showcasing text in various font sizes and columns. The upper left corner of the image includes a small handwritten note dated "Aug. 11, 1924." A prominent article under the title "OIL" IN PAINTINGS DECLARED TO BE EGG" discusses the use of egg, both white and yolk, as a medium to mix pigments for paintings, a method employed especially during the twelfth to seventeenth centuries. This article specifically highlights the difference in egg color due to the varying diets of city and country hens, and the impact that had on the color of paintings.

Another visible headline reads "THE FIRST REVERBERATION" from a column called "NEW HARVARD PRIZE To Be Given to Junior Showing Great Promise in History and Literature—Open to Army Affairs." The article appears to be dated "TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1944."

The newspaper clippings are arranged in a scrapbook or binder, with some sections aged and yellowed, suggesting that they are historical documents, kept for research or personal history interest. The image does not give further context regarding the significance of the clippings to the owner or the broader content of the articles.

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The image depicts a scrapbook page containing multiple newspaper clippings from the year 1924. The main clipping, dated July 1, 1924, is from the Evening Sun in Baltimore, Maryland, with the headline "‘OIL’ IN PAINTINGS DECLARED TO BE EGG." It discusses the historical use of eggs, both whites and yolks, as mediums to mix pigments for painting.

Additionally, there are clippings from September 30, 1924, and October 7, 1924, addressing other subjects including a Harvard Prize and the first reverberation of an event. Handwritten notes on the page indicate places and dates, such as Nashville, Tenn, and August 11, 1924, relating to "Art in an Art Center." The layout exhibits typical scrapbook characteristics, with the articles and notes carefully pasted onto the page for preservation and review.

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The image shows a page from an old scrapbook or collection, featuring several newspaper clippings that have been glued or taped to the page. The clippings are mostly yellowed with age, indicating they are quite old. Some have handwritten notes or dates on them, including "Tennessee. Aug 11, 1924," "Tuesday, September 30, 1924," and "Oct 7, 24."

One prominent clipping titled "'OIL' IN PAINTINGS DECLARED TO BE EGG" discusses the use of egg white and yolk in historical painting techniques as a medium to mix pigments and notes the difference between the egg yolks of city hens and country hens for specific uses in painting. The clippings cover topics related to art, history, and awards, specifically mentioning Harvard and the Fogg Museum.

The edges of the page and the clippings are slightly worn, suggesting frequent handling or age. The overall impression is that this page is from a historical archive or personal collection focusing on art history and related news from the early 20th century.

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The image depicts a collection of historical documents and newspaper clippings, likely from the early 20th century, based on the visible dates and typography. Here is a detailed description:

Overall Layout:

  • The image shows a stack of papers, including a newspaper clipping and several handwritten notes or annotations.
  • The documents appear to be organized in a somewhat layered fashion, with some papers partially overlapping others.

Newspaper Clipping:

  • Date: Tuesday, September 30, 1924.
  • Headline: "OIL IN PAINTINGS DECLARED TO BE EGG."
  • Subheadings:
    • "Both White and Yolk Were Originally Used To Mix Various Pigments."
    • "DIFFERENCE IN EGGS, TOO."
    • "City Hen's Yolk Lighter, And Was Used For Faces Of Young Persons."
  • Content Summary: The article discusses the historical use of egg-based mediums in oil painting, particularly in the 15th and 16th centuries. It highlights that both egg white and yolk were used to mix pigments, with the yolk being lighter and often used for the faces of young people. The article also mentions that egg yolk was a common medium in Italy and other parts of Europe during the Renaissance, while oil paints became more prevalent later.

Handwritten Notes:

  • Top Left: A handwritten note dated "Ang. 11. 1924" and signed "Edward M. Tyler, director of the Fong Art Museum, Harvard." The note discusses the value of an art collection, mentioning that the Fong Art Museum has an aggregate value of $250,000 and includes 200,000 items, making it one of the richest collections in the country. It also references the war and the collection's significance.
  • Other Notes: There are additional handwritten annotations in various colors (e.g., blue, red, black) on different parts of the documents. These notes appear to be personal markings or comments, possibly for reference or emphasis.

Additional Details:

  • Annotations: Some handwritten notes include phrases like "Dominican," "cve. Sun Baltimore, Md. JUL 14, 1924," and "se stank," suggesting these are personal notations or references.
  • Condition: The papers show signs of aging, with some discoloration and wear, indicating their historical nature.
  • Context: The documents seem to be part of an archive or collection, possibly related to art history, museum collections, or scholarly research.

Visual Elements:

  • The newspaper clipping is printed on aged paper, with a slightly faded appearance typical of early 20th-century print.
  • The handwritten notes are in different inks, suggesting they were added at different times or by different individuals.
  • The overall arrangement suggests these documents might have been part of a research file or personal collection.

Conclusion:

The image captures a historical moment, showcasing a newspaper article from 1924 about the use of egg in oil painting, alongside handwritten notes and annotations that provide context and personal commentary. The documents appear to be part of an archive or research collection, likely related to art history or museum studies.