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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1928-November 1929

ARCH.2003.24, Rendition: 795614

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This image appears to be a page from a newspaper or magazine, dated February 1928. The page includes several articles and advertisements related to art and culture.

At the top of the page, there is a prominent announcement about "The Whitney Studio Club's Traveling Exhibition of Contemporary American Art," which mentions that the exhibition is currently in Denver, Colorado. The article states that the exhibition, organized in response to requests from collectors, directors, and artists, has been shown at The Minneapolis Museum of Art and The Legion of Honor Palace at San Francisco. It also mentions that the exhibition will proceed to other important cities, concluding its tour at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University.

Below this announcement, there are several smaller articles and advertisements. One of the articles is titled "Faculty Notes" and discusses Professor Paul H. Hanus welcoming the members of Kappa Delta Pi fraternity at its biennial convocation, as well as the University of Pittsburgh conferring 121 degrees at mid-year Commencement exercises.

Another article mentions "International Art Transcript" and "Modern Art Professor," indicating a lecture or discussion on modern art. This article also mentions an exhibition of watercolors by Henry G. Keller, who is an American artist born in Cleveland in 1870. The exhibition is scheduled to be shown at the Fogg Museum for about three weeks.

Finally, there is an advertisement for the Jordan Marsh Company, which appears to be a retailer of clothing and related goods.

The overall layout of the page is typical of a newspaper or magazine from the early 20th century, with a mix of news articles, advertisements, and cultural events.

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This image is a photograph of an open book or scrapbook with several clippings pasted on the page. The clippings appear to be from newspapers and magazines, dated around February and March 1928. The top clipping is titled "THE WHITNEY STUDIO CLUB'S TRAVELING EXHIBITION OF CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN ART (Now in Denver, Colorado)" and describes an exhibition that has traveled to various cities and is currently in Denver. It mentions that the exhibition has been shown at the Minneapolis Museum of Art and the Legion of Honor Palace at San Francisco, and will continue to other important cities, concluding at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University.

Below this, there are several other clippings. One of them is an advertisement for a lecture titled "Modern Art" by Professor C.H. Richert from the Department of Art at Harvard, scheduled for 3 P.M. on a Tuesday in the Adams Ninth Floor Auditorium. Another clipping is a "FACULTY NOTES" section mentioning Professor Paul H. Hanus welcoming members of Kappa Delta Pi fraternity at the Copley Plaza, and the University of Pittsburgh conferring 121 degrees at mid-year commencement exercises.

There is also a clipping titled "Museum News" dated March 1, 1928, which discusses a training course in museum work offered by the Wellesley College Art Museum. The course aims to provide women graduates with the opportunity to fit themselves for various museum roles, including instructor, assistant, curator, and director.

At the bottom, there is an advertisement for the Jordan Marsh Company, a department store.

The overall theme of the page seems to be related to art, education, and cultural events from the late 1920s.

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This image displays an open, aged newspaper or magazine from February 1928, specifically a page from a section titled “THE ARTS”.

The main headline announces:

THE WHITNEY STUDIO CLUB’S TRAVELING EXHIBITION OF CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN ART
(Now in Denver, Colorado)

The article explains that the exhibition was organized due to demand from collectors, museum directors, and artists. It had previously been shown in Minneapolis and San Francisco, and from Denver, it would continue to other major cities, including a stop at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University.

Below the main article, the page is densely packed with smaller notices, advertisements, and news items, typical of a cultural or university-affiliated publication of the era. Notable elements include:

  • An advertisement for a lecture titled “Modern Art” by Professor Hervar at the Department of Art, scheduled for March 4, 1928, at 3 P.M., with admission by ticket only. (The text is partially obscured but hints at “International Art” and “Transcript March 4, ’28.”)
  • A notice under “FACULTY NOTES” about Professor Paul H. Hames and University of Pittsburgh commencement events.
  • A section titled “Museum News, March 1, 1928”, which announces that the Wellesley College Art Museum is offering a training course in museum work, aimed at recent women graduates.
  • An advertisement at the bottom for the “Jordan Marsh Company”, a department store.
  • Smaller notes about exhibitions at venues like the Fogg Museum, the Phillips Memorial Art Gallery, and the Cleveland Museum of Art, including a mention of an artist named Henry G. Keller, an American artist who studied in Cleveland and Munich.

The page is printed on cream-colored, slightly yellowed paper, consistent with its age. The layout is traditional, with columns of text, varied font sizes, and simple box borders around some articles. The open book is bound in a dark, textured cover, possibly cloth or leather, and is displayed against a plain, neutral background.

Overall, the image captures a fascinating snapshot of the American art world in 1928 — showing how institutions like the Whitney Studio Club and university museums were promoting and educating the public about contemporary American art, and how department stores and academic departments were embedded in this cultural ecosystem.

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An open book with yellowed pages is on a gray surface. The book appears to be a magazine or a journal, with the title "The Arts" at the top. The magazine is from February 1928, and the page is titled "The Whitney Studio Club's Traveling Exhibition of Contemporary American Art." The article discusses the traveling exhibition of contemporary American art, which was organized in response to numerous requests from visitors.

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An old book is opened to a page that contains a page from a newspaper. The page is from February 1928 and is titled "The Whitney Studio Club's Traveling Exhibition of Contemporary American Art." The newspaper page has a heading, "Modern Art Professor," and "Transcription Lecture" below it. The book is open to the right, and the newspaper is stuck in the middle of the book.

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The image depicts an open page from a publication titled The Arts, dated February 1928. The page features a detailed article titled "THE WHITNEY STUDIO CLUB'S TRAVELING EXHIBITION OF CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN ART", which is noted to be currently in Denver, Colorado. The article provides an overview of the exhibition, highlighting its organization in response to requests from collectors, museum directors, and artists. It mentions that the exhibition was shown at The Minneapolis Museum of Art and The Art Institute of Chicago before reaching Denver, and it will continue its tour to other important cities, concluding at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University.

The page also includes several other sections:

  1. Faculty Notes: This section lists various academic activities, such as lectures, conferences, and exhibitions, including events at Harvard University and the University of Pittsburgh.

  2. Exhibition Announcements: There are multiple announcements for art exhibitions and events, such as:

    • An exhibition of watercolors by Harry Charles H. Davis at Goodspeed's Book Shop.
    • An exhibition of prints by Charles Prentiss at The Print Shop.
    • An exhibition of paintings by Victor Higgins at Wilcox Smith Galleries.
    • An exhibition of watercolors by Frank W. Benson at the Boston Art Club.
    • An exhibition of paintings by the Copeland Galleries.
  3. Lecture Announcements: A lecture titled "Modern Art" is advertised, to be given by Professor C. H. Ritchie at the Fogg Museum on Tuesday, March 20, at 3 P.M. The lecture is open to the public for 25 cents, with admission free for members.

  4. Miscellaneous Notices: The page includes additional notes, such as a mention of the Fogg Museum's Sunday lectures and an advertisement for the Jordan Marsh Company.

The layout is typical of a magazine or journal from the early 20th century, with dense text, columnar formatting, and a mix of articles, announcements, and advertisements. The visual design includes typed text with some handwritten annotations, such as the word "Manuscript" and a partially visible note that reads "You are Lec..." near the center of the page. The overall appearance suggests a historical document focused on art, education, and cultural events.

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This image shows a page from what appears to be a vintage publication or booklet, possibly a newsletter or magazine focusing on the arts. The page is titled "THE ARTS" at the top with an issue indicator that reads "[February, 1928]." The main headline on the page is "THE WHITNEY STUDIO CLUB'S TRAVELING EXHIBITION OF CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN ART (Now in Denver, Colorado)."

The page is filled with various pieces of text that include headings, articles, and advertisements about art exhibitions, gallery shows, art-related lectures, and other cultural activities relevant to that time period. There's a section on a lecture titled "Modern Art" by a professor from the Department of Language, an advertisement by the "jordan marsh company," and a note about the 'Faculty Notes.'

Visual indicators such as the fonts used, the paper's aged look, and the layout suggest a historical document, capturing the art and cultural happenings of the time. The right edge of the page appears to be slightly worn and the whole page has a yellowed tint, confirming its old age. The page is placed against a gray background, with the binding of the booklet or publication visible on the right-hand side, indicating that the publication may be fairly thick or part of a larger bound volume.

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The image shows an old scrapbook page filled with several newspaper clippings related to art and museum activities from the late 1920s. The main clipping, prominently placed at the top, is a notice about "THE WHITNEY STUDIO CLUB'S TRAVELING EXHIBITION OF CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN ART," noting that the exhibition is currently in Denver, Colorado, and mentioning other locations such as Minneapolis, San Francisco, and Harvard University.

Other smaller clippings are visible beneath and around it, with topics including a lecture on "Modern Art," faculty notes, and "Museum News," which details a training course offered by the Wellesley College Art Museum for museum workers. The scrapbook page has a yellowed, aged appearance, reflecting its historical context from around February and March 1928, as indicated by dates visible in some of the clippings. The overall theme of the page is centered on art exhibitions, educational events, and museum-related news from that era.

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The image shows a page from a vintage scrapbook or magazine opened to several clippings about art. The most prominent clipping is a large advertisement titled “The Whitney Studio Club’s Traveling Exhibition of Contemporary American Art (Now in Denver, Colorado)” with a paragraph describing the tour from Minneapolis to San Francisco and finally Harvard. Surrounding clippings include an “International Art” notice and an ad for Jordan Marsh Company. The page is yellowed with age and bound in a dark cover, with a header at the top reading “The Arts” and a February 1928 date.

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The image shows an open page from an aged scrapbook or book featuring various newspaper clippings and an exhibition announcement. Here's a summary of its elements:

  1. Whitney Studio Club's Exhibition Notice:

    • A prominent rectangular announcement at the top-center of the page promotes The Whitney Studio Club's Traveling Exhibition of Contemporary American Art. The note indicates the exhibition is currently in Denver, Colorado, and details that it's traveling to distinguished museums, including the Minneapolis Museum of Art, Legion of Honor Palace (San Francisco), and Harvard’s Fogg Museum.
  2. Newspaper Clippings:

    • Several smaller newspaper excerpts surround the main announcement, including arts and faculty notes sections, exhibition details, and a lecture advertisement on "Modern Art."
    • One clipping on the right mentions "Museum News" (dated March 1, 1928), discussing topics such as museum work training programs and methodologies.
  3. Typography and Layout:

    • The layout suggests early 20th-century custom design styles for clipped newspapers and formal event announcements, with serif fonts and some italicized or bold text.
  4. Condition and Material:

    • The pages appear yellowed and slightly fragile, indicative of historical archival preservation.

This document or scrapbook showcases a piece of American art and museum education history from 1928.