Ctrl-C, Ctrl-V. Rinse, repeat.
ARCH.2003.24, Rendition: 795771
The image is a page from a magazine or a scrapbook, dated July 22, 1928. The left side of the page features an advertisement titled "This Week in Boston and the Beautiful North Shore of Massachusetts." The advertisement promotes a "Queen Line Four Day Auto Tour" to the White Mountains in Maine, with a special offer for $39.50. The tour includes hotel accommodations, meals, and transportation on observation motor coaches. The advertisement provides details for booking the tour and mentions that trips leave every Monday from Hotel Lenox in Boston.
The right side of the page contains a news article titled "Blake Drawings Go to British Museum." The article discusses Mrs. Frances White Emerson of Boston, Massachusetts, who presented to the Print Room of the British Museum, through Mr. Geoffrey Keynes, a collection of watercolors made by William Blake for his poem "Thoughts." The exact number of watercolors is 537, and the collection will be in the Print Room next year. The article mentions that Blake's fee for the drawings was 20 guineas, and they were valued at anything between £2000 and £3000. The watercolors were eventually passed down to James Bain, the bookseller, and later to Mr. White. The article also notes that Mr. White's great generosity in giving the watercolors to the British Museum is a significant gift to the nation.
The layout of the page includes a mix of text and imagery, with the advertisement featuring a vintage illustration of a bus and the article containing dense, informative text.
The image depicts an open magazine from the week of July 22, 1928, titled "This Week in Boston and the Beautiful North Shore of Massachusetts." The left page features an advertisement for a four-day auto tour to the White Mountains and Maine, organized by the N.E. Motor Tours Co. The advertisement highlights a trip covering 450 miles with special open-roofed observation coaches, priced at $39.50, including hotel expenses and a steamer sail on Casco Bay. Another ad below it, by The Hart Motorcoach Company, advertises daily trips to various locations such as Albany, Greenfield, and North Adams.
The right page contains a news article titled "Blake Drawings Go to British Museum," dated August 13, 1928. The article reports that Mrs. Frances White Emerson of Boston has donated a series of watercolors by William Blake to the British Museum. The collection, originally purchased for between £100 and £50, is now valued at £10,000. The article details the provenance of the drawings, which passed through several owners before being acquired by Mrs. Emerson’s grandfather, Charles S. Olmsted, and subsequently bequeathed to her. The drawings, previously exhibited in Boston in 1874, will be placed in the Print Room of the British Museum.
The image is a page from "The World's First City Magazine," dated the week of July 22, 1928. The main section is titled "This Week in Boston and the Beautiful North Shore of Massachusetts."
Queen Line Tour Advertisement:
The Hart Motorcoach Company Advertisement:
News Article: "Blake Drawings Go to British Museum"
The page combines both travel advertisements and a significant cultural news piece.
The image shows a page from a vintage magazine titled "This Week in Boston and the Beautiful North Shore of Massachusetts," dated July 22, 1928. The magazine is labeled as "The World's First Civic Magazine."
On the left side of the page, there is an advertisement for a "Queen Line Four Day Auto Tour" to the White Mountains in Maine and New Hampshire's beautiful beaches. The tour includes special open-roofed observation Pierce-Arrow motor coaches, hotel expenses, and a steamer sail on Casco Bay. The cost of the tour is listed as $39.50, and it includes trips leaving every Monday from the Hotel Lenox in Boston. Contact information for reservations is provided: N.E. Motor Tours Co., Hotel Lenox, Boston, Mass., with phone numbers Kenmore 3377 and Arlington 2542.
Below this advertisement, there is another advertisement for "The Hart Motorcoach Company" offering daily service from Albany to Greenfield and North Adams via the Mohawk Trail, departing at 8:30 in the morning.
On the right side of the page, there is a news article titled "Art News," dated August 13, 1928. The headline reads "Blake Drawings Go to British Museum." The article details that Mrs. Frances White Emerson, of Boston, Massachusetts, has presented a series of watercolors by William Blake to the Print Room of the British Museum. These watercolors are part of the "Songs of Innocence and Experience," which were originally purchased by James Bain, an American bibliophile, and later passed to Mrs. Emerson. The article notes that these drawings have significant historical value, having been left in America for over a quarter of a century and were last shown at the Burlington Fine Arts Club in 1876.
The image shows two pages from an old magazine or newspaper.
The left page is titled "This Week in Boston" from the "Week of July 22, 1928," and is subtitled "and the Beautiful North Shore of Massachusetts." It is described as "The World's First Civic Magazine."
The page contains several advertisements:
Queen Line Auto Tour:
Hart Motorcoach Company:
The right page is a clipping from "Art News" dated August 18, 1928, titled "Blake Drawings Go to British Museum." It reports that Mrs. Frances White Emerson of Boston has presented a complete series of watercolors made by William Blake to the Print Room of the British Museum in London. The drawings were sold by James Bain in 1874 for a considerable sum and subsequently passed through several collectors, including J.P. Morgan, before reaching Mrs. Emerson. The article mentions the generosity of the British nation in accepting the drawings and the historical significance of Blake's work.
The image shows a page from a 1928 issue of "The World's First Civic Magazine," specifically the edition for the week of July 22, 1928. The page is divided into two main sections.
On the left side, there is an advertisement titled "This Week in Boston and the Beautiful North Shore of Massachusetts." This advertisement includes information about several travel-related offers:
There is an image of a vintage motor coach.
On the right side, there is an article titled "Art News" dated August 18, 1928. The article reports that "Blake Drawings Go to British Museum." It details the presentation of a collection of watercolors by William Blake to the British Museum by Frances White Emerson of Boston, Massachusetts. The article mentions that the drawings, valued between £40,000 and £50,000, are expected to be displayed in the Print Room next year. It notes the historical significance and the generosity of the British nation in accepting these works, which were left to America by Blake's daughter in 1876. The article also mentions the previous ownership by notable figures such as James Bain and John Perry.
The layout and content reflect a blend of travel and cultural news from the early 20th century.
The image displays an open book with the left page featuring an advertisement or article from a magazine or newspaper. The headline reads "THIS WEEK IN BOSTON and the BEAUTIFUL NORTH SHORE of Massachusetts," and it's dated "WEEK OF JULY 22, 1928." This suggests it's a historical document or a reproduction of one.
The advertisement is for the "QUEEN LINE Four Day Auto Tour: White Mountains-Maine and New Hampshire's beautiful Beaches—Personally Conducted." It includes a pricing detail that says "For $39.50." This indicates that the tour was priced at $39.50, which would have been considered a significant amount of money in 1928. Below the text, there is an image of what appears to be an open-topped observation motor coach with several people on board, suggesting that this may have been the type of vehicle used for the tour.
There's also a reference to "Special Open Roofed Observation Pierce-Arrow Motor Coaches." The Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Company was a luxury automotive manufacturer based in Buffalo, New York, that was known for producing high-quality and prestigious vehicles during the early 20th century.
The bottom section of this page lists destinations "Albany - Greenfield - North Adams" and the service provider "THE HART MOTORCOACH COMPANY – Reliable." It mentions a "Daily via Mohawk Trail, 8:30 Daylight Time" and provides terminal locations and contact telephone numbers.
On the right page, there's an article or notice under the heading "Art News" dated "Aug. 3, '28." The headline of the article states, "BLAKE DRAWINGS GO TO BRITISH MUSEUM." It details the acquisition of some drawings by William Blake, an English poet, painter, and printmaker, by the British Museum. The text speaks of Mrs. Frances White Emerson of Boston gifting these and other particulars involving valuation, previous ownership, and some history.
The image captures both a snippet of 1920s advertising style and cultural information about tour offerings and the art world at the time. The pages are yellowed with age, and the open book is bound in what appears to be a library or archive setting based on the binding and the label visible on the spine of the book.
The image shows an open book or scrapbook with two items pasted on the right-hand page.
On the left side, there is a green and cream magazine cover titled "THIS WEEK IN BOSTON and the BEAUTIFUL NORTH SHORE of Massachusetts" dated the week of July 22, 1928. Below the title, there is an advertisement for the "QUEEN LINE" promoting a four-day auto tour to the White Mountains in Maine and New Hampshire's beaches. The tour costs $39.50 and includes hotel expenses and a steamer sail on Casco Bay. The ad also mentions the N. E. Motor Tours Co., Hotel Lenox Boston, and some contact phone numbers. There is an image of a motor coach near the middle of the ad and a smaller image of another motor coach at the bottom, advertising routes through locations like Albany, Greenfield, North Adams, and the Mohawk Trail.
On the right side of the page, there is a newspaper clipping titled "BLAKE DRAWINGS GO TO BRITISH MUSEUM" from "Art News" dated Aug. 18, 1928. The article mentions Mrs. Frances White Emerson of Boston presenting a complete series of watercolors by William Blake to the Print Room of the British Museum through Mr. Geoffrey Keynes. It details the history and value of the drawings and mentions that Blake's work has been publicly viewed at the Burlington Fine Arts Club since 1876.
The book or scrapbook is displayed on a flat surface, and the edges of the pages are visible.
The image depicts an open magazine page from The World's First Civic Magazine, dated Week of July 22, 1928. The page is divided into two main sections:
Overall, the image captures a blend of tourism promotion and cultural news, reflecting the interests and priorities of the time.
The image shows an open book with two pages displayed. The left page features a green and white advertisement for a "Queen Line" four-day auto tour from Boston to the White Mountains in Maine. The advertisement includes details about the tour, prices, and contact information. The right page displays a newspaper clipping with a headline "Blake Drawings Go to British Museum" and an article discussing the donation of William Blake's watercolors to the British Museum by Mrs. Frances White Emerson. The article mentions the estimated value of the drawings and their historical significance.