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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1928-November 1929

ARCH.2003.24, Rendition: 795603

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The image shows a page from the New York Herald Tribune, a newspaper, dated from around the early 20th century. The page contains various sections including advertisements for hotels and theaters, a comic strip, and a piece of text titled "A Little Interview With Ina Claire And Adele Astaire." The advertisements are for hotels like "The Dorset," "Hotel Emerson," and "Martha Washington Hotel," and they provide details about room rates and services. The comic strip features a character, possibly from the comic "Doris Eaton," who is depicted in a humorous situation involving a laundry mishap. The text includes a continuation of an interview with Ina Claire and Adele Astaire, discussing their backgrounds and experiences on stage. The overall layout is typical of a mid-20th-century newspaper page with a mix of advertisements, news articles, and entertainment features.

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This image shows a vintage page from the New York Herald Tribune featuring several columns of text, advertisements, and an illustration. The page appears to be from a section covering entertainment, including vaudeville performances and theater reviews, as well as advertisements for hotels.

Key elements in the image:

  1. Hotel Advertisements:

    • The left side of the page contains several advertisements for hotels in New York City. These include:
      • Cornish Arms Hotel: Located at 311 West 23rd St., with rates for rooms with private baths and without.
      • The Dorset: Advertised as a luxurious hotel with the tagline "Thirty West Forty-Fifth."
      • Hotel Emerson: Located at 166 West 75th St., with rates for different types of rooms.
      • Martha Washington Hotel: Located at 30 East 30th Street, with rates for rooms with private baths and without.
  2. Theater and Vaudeville Performances:

    • The central and right columns contain information about various theater and vaudeville performances. For example:
      • Kessler's: Featuring Molly Picon and her Yiddish players in "Some Girl."
      • Palace: With Will Fyffe and other performers.
      • Hippodrome: Featuring "Peaches Browning" and other acts.
      • Broadway: With Scott Sanders and other performers.
  3. Illustration:

    • There is a cartoon illustration on the right side of the page titled "Leave Laundry with Props," signed by H.H. Knight. The cartoon depicts a woman (Doris Eaton, Mimi) sitting at a table, looking through a window.
  4. Article:

    • The bottom right section of the page contains an article titled "A Little Interview With Ina Claire And Adele Astaire," which is a continuation from page two.

The overall layout and design of the page suggest it is from an older publication, likely from the early 20th century, given the style of the advertisements, the type of performances mentioned, and the illustration style.

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This is a photograph of an open, aged newspaper, the New York Herald Tribune, from Friday, September 21, 1928. The paper is yellowed with age and shows signs of wear, including foxing and slight creasing. The page is laid open on what appears to be a dark, possibly leather, surface, with a light blue background behind it.

The page is densely packed with text arranged in classic newspaper columns, featuring both news articles and advertisements.

Key Content on the Page:

  • Headline: The top right prominently displays the newspaper’s masthead: "NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE".

  • Main Article:

    • The largest and most prominent article is titled "A Little Interview With Ina Claire and Adele Astaire" (Continued from page two). It details a conversation between the two stars, with quotes from Adele Astaire about her early life, her career beginnings with her brother Fred Astaire, and even her childhood in Omaha, Nebraska. It also references a play called "Oh, My Billy!" and mentions Fred Astaire's later partnership with Ginger Rogers.
  • Theater and Vaudeville Section:

    • A large article titled "Vaudeville" covers performances at various New York theaters, including the Palace, Hippodrome, and Broadway. It mentions performers such as Miss Picon, Joseph Bums- hinsky, Lay- stas Arabian Stallions, Paul and Nico Ghezzi, Fred Kinglsey, Mary Astor, and Herman Ruby.
    • The section details shows, including Molly Picon’s character, Joaquin Valdez's performance, Jack Mulhall’s shows, and a new production at the Broadway theater.
  • Cartoon:

    • A small, simple black-and-white cartoon by M.H. Knight is positioned above the Ina Claire and Adele Astaire interview. It depicts a woman in a 1920s flapper-style dress, holding a bundle of laundry and a broom, standing next to a laundry basket. The caption reads: "I LOVE LAUNDRY with PROPS".
  • Advertisements:

    • The left-hand column is filled with advertisements for New York hotels, targeting travelers and businesspeople.
    • The Dorset Hotel: Advertised as "New York's Most Beautiful Residential Hotel" on 31st West 23rd St., offering "Weekly Rates as Low as $16.50 for 2 Persons."
    • Hotel Emerson (166 W 57th St.).
    • Martha Washington Hotel: "A Resident Hotel for Women" on 30 East 30th Street, featuring "New Weekly Rates."
    • Hotel Cornwall Arm: Also on 31 West 23rd St., with "Weekly Rates $16.50 2 Persons with Bath."
    • All ads list room rates and contact details (telephone numbers like "Ashland 1800").
    • At the very top left, there’s a small ad for "Reduction of One Day" for rates at the Hotel Cornwall Arm.
  • Additional Features:

    • The page includes a small advertisement for "BUTTER-FLIES" (likely a typo for "BUTTERFLIES" or a brand name) at the top left.
    • The layout is very structured, with bold, large headlines for main articles and smaller, serif fonts for the body text and ads.

In summary, this newspaper page is a fascinating snapshot of New York City life and entertainment in 1928, providing insight into the popular theater scene, celebrity culture (including early mentions of Fred and Adele Astaire), and the hospitality industry, all preserved in the aged, historical format of a daily newspaper.

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The image shows a spread of an old newspaper with a yellowed page. The top of the page has the title "New York Herald Tribune" in bold, indicating the name of the newspaper. Below the title, there is a section labeled "Vaudeville," which suggests that the content is related to vaudeville shows or performances. The text is in black and white, typical of old newspapers. The layout includes columns of text with headings and subheadings, indicating different articles or advertisements. There are also illustrations, including a cartoon of a woman with a bucket, which adds a visual element to the text. The overall appearance is that of a historical document, likely from the early to mid-20th century.

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An open book with a brown-colored page has a newspaper article with the title "New York Herald Tribune." The article is about the plays and actors in New York. The article has a cartoon of a woman holding a laundry basket with the text "Leave Laundry and Props." The article also has a photo of a woman and a man with the text "A Little Interview with Ina Claire and Adele Astaire."

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The image depicts an open page from a historical newspaper titled "New York Herald Tribune." The page appears to be from the early 20th century, judging by the typography, layout, and content style. Here is a detailed description:

Layout and Structure:

  • The page is divided into multiple columns of text, typical of newspapers from that era.
  • The top of the page prominently displays the newspaper's name: "NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE."
  • The date and issue details are visible at the top left corner, indicating it is from Tuesday, February 6, 1923, issue number 9615, priced at 3 cents.

Content:

Left Column:

  • Headline: "A Little Interview With Ina Claire And Adele Astaire" — This suggests an interview or feature article about the famous stage and film duo, Ina Claire and Adele Astaire.
  • Subheading: The text begins with a continuation note: "(Continued from page two)," indicating this is part of a larger article.
  • Text Content: The article discusses the Astaires' early life, their family background, and their career beginnings. It mentions:
    • Adele Astaire's birth in New York.
    • Her early experiences, including being part of a family of performers.
    • Anecdotes about her childhood and early performances.
    • References to her sister, Ina Claire, and their shared experiences.

Middle Columns:

  • Theatrical Advertisements and Listings: These columns contain listings for various theatrical performances and events happening in New York City. The listings include:
    • "Ritz Theatre": A musical comedy titled "The Little Show" is advertised, featuring performers like Gus Edwards, Dorothy Fields, Alexander Carr, Claire Luce, and Reginald Denny.
    • "Palace Theatre": A comedy titled "Vaudeville" is listed, featuring performers such as Jack Mulhall, Jack Mulhall, Mary Roche, Hal Roach, and others.
    • "Vaudeville": Another listing for the Palace Theatre, featuring acts like "Mae Murray," "Marion Murray," and "George White."
    • "Manhattan": Listings for performances at the Manhattan Theatre, including acts like "The Palace," "Miss Fannie Brice," and "The People's Choice."
    • "Broadway": Advertisements for shows like "The Little Show" and "The Ziegfeld Follies of 1923," featuring performers such as Eddie Cantor, Harry Richman, and others.

Right Column:

  • Additional Advertisements and Notices:
    • "Leave Laundry With Props": A small advertisement or notice in the top right corner, possibly related to theater props or services.
    • "Doris Eaton, Mit.": Likely a reference to another performer or related content.
    • Other Notices: Smaller text blocks and advertisements are present, though less prominent compared to the main content.

Visual Elements:

  • Typography: The text uses a classic serif font typical of early 20th-century newspapers.
  • Layout: The columns are neatly aligned, with clear separation between different sections.
  • Condition: The page appears aged, with some discoloration and wear, suggesting it is a historical artifact.

Overall Impression:

The page captures a snapshot of early 20th-century New York City culture, highlighting the prominence of theater and vaudeville. It combines entertainment news, interviews with famous performers, and detailed listings of upcoming shows, offering a glimpse into the vibrant theatrical scene of the time. The inclusion of both high-profile interviews and everyday theater listings reflects the newspaper's role in connecting readers with the city's cultural life.

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The image shows an open vintage newspaper or magazine laid flat, with the text and layout suggesting it's from an era when print media was a primary source of information and entertainment. Specifically, it's a page from the "New York Herald Tribune," as indicated at the top of the right-hand side of the page.

We can see that part of the page is about vaudeville, as indicated by the bold heading "Vaudeville." There's also an article to the right titled "A Little Interview With Ina Claire And Adele Astaire." This suggests that the content includes interviews with notable figures from the entertainment industry. In the upper left of the image, the pages are slightly folded in, obscuring the content at the very edge.

The rest of the page contains several blocks of text, typical of a newspaper, with articles, information, and perhaps advertisements arranged in columns. The print is quite small, and the paper has aged to a brown-yellow color, which attests to the physical and historical nature of the item.

Without higher resolution or closer inspection, it's difficult to read the specific content or assess the exact date of publication, but the presence of vaudeville coverage suggests it might be from the early 20th century.

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The image shows a page from an old newspaper, specifically the New York Herald Tribune. The content is divided into several columns filled with text and a small illustration.

On the right side, there is a cartoon drawing of a rabbit-like character in a checkered skirt and jacket, sitting at a table, writing or drawing, with the words "Leave Laundry With Props" on a sign behind them. This illustration is credited to Doris Eaton, Mili.

Below the illustration is a titled article called "A Little Interview With Ina Claire And Adele Astaire," which continues from a previous page and discusses a conversation with those two individuals.

The rest of the page consists mainly of articles and advertisements related to theater and vaudeville performances, including names of actors and descriptions of shows. There are various text boxes that contain listings for showtimes, reviews, and updates from the entertainment world, reflecting the era when vaudeville and live theater were prominent forms of entertainment. There is also an upside-down section on the left that appears to be an advertisement or a boxed notice related to a "Comish Amr Hotel."

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An old newspaper page bound in a book. The page is yellowed and the edges are worn. It’s labeled “New York Herald Tribune” and is laid out in narrow columns. On the left are various ads, the center contains a vaudeville section with a short piece titled “A Little Interview With Ina Claire And Adele Astaire,” and the right features a small cartoon of a rabbit in a room (with a sign about laundry) and a caption. Overall, it looks like a vintage newspaper page from the early 20th century.

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This image features a page from the "New York Herald Tribune," showcasing a combination of text and an illustration. On the left and center, there are columns of articles and advertisements. The advertisements at the left appear upside-down, describing hotels and services such as The Emeson and Hotel Wembledon. The main content includes articles on events, performances, and vaudeville shows, highlighting entertainment news.

On the right, there is an illustration of a woman in a playful costume (possibly a performer). Text to the right of the image includes a headline reading "A Little Interview With Ina Claire And Adele Astaire," focusing on a conversation with these prominent figures.

The entire page appears aged, with yellowed paper, indicating it is old. This page is part of a scrapbooking or archival collection, as it is bound in a black frame or holder.