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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1928-November 1929

ARCH.2003.24, Rendition: 796370

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The image shows an open book or pamphlet with text on both visible pages. The left page is an announcement from Filene's, advertising their involvement in an art event during Art Week in Boston, aimed at promoting good taste in clothes. The display, set up on Monday, features women's fashions selected for good design by a jury chosen by the Art Committee of the Massachusetts State Federation of Women's Clubs. The committee members are listed, including chairs and directors from various art institutions such as the Students' Union, Massachusetts School of Art, and the Fogg Museum. The event is also in cooperation with the Boston Public Schools, which will exhibit student work on their fourth floor.

The right page is an article from the Harvard Art Society, dated March 20, 1929, announcing their new French show. The exhibition features works from the School of Paris from 1910 to 1928, focusing on contemporary art, including paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts. Prominent artists like Brancusi, de Chirico, Dufy, and others are featured. The exhibition is held at the Fogg Museum and includes various forms of art such as drawings, prints, and decorative objects. The article also highlights private showings for the organization and the presence of notable pieces like Brancusi's "Golden Bird."

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine dated March 20, 1929, featuring two distinct articles.

Left Side:
The left section is a poster for "Filene's in Connection with Art Week in Boston," promoting an event to showcase "Good Taste in Clothes." It mentions that the Filene Summer Street windows will display women's fashions selected for good design and approved by a jury composed by the Art Committee of the Massachusetts State Federation of Women's Clubs. The committee members listed include:

  • Mrs. Henry M. Chamberlain, Chairwoman of Art for the Federation
  • Mrs. Katherine Osborne, representing Students' Union
  • Mr. Royal Farnum, Director of the Massachusetts School of Art
  • Mr. Walter H. Kilham, Chairman of the Committee on Industrial and Civic Art for the Boston Chamber of Commerce
  • Mr. Harold Lindergreen, Assistant Director of the Vesper George School of Art
  • Mr. Walter H. Siple, Assistant to the Director of the Fogg Museum

The poster also notes a collaboration with the Boston Public Schools, indicating an exhibition and demonstration by pupils from the intermediate schools of the Boston Public Schools to promote creative expression in design.

Right Side:
The right side is a news article titled "Harvard Art Society Opens New French Show." The article describes the second exhibition of Contemporary Art by the Harvard Society of Contemporary Art, intended to complement the current French exhibition at the Fogg Museum. It highlights the inclusion of notable works by artists such as Giorgio de Chirico, Raoul Dufy, Marcel Gromaire, and others. The article mentions the prominent presence of Constantin Brancusi's "Golden Bird," a sculpture, and other decorative arts. It also lists various types of artworks like etchings, lithographs, and woodcuts, and notes a unique tea service designed by Raoul Dufy. The article concludes by mentioning private showings for members of the organization.

Overall, the image captures the cultural and artistic activities of the early 20th century, particularly highlighting Boston's engagement in art exhibitions and educational efforts.

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The image shows two newspaper clippings from 1929 detailing events related to Art Week in Boston.

  1. Left Clipping (Filene's - Art Week in Boston):

    • The advertisement is from Filene's, a department store, and is part of Art Week in Boston.
    • The primary focus is on promoting good taste in clothing.
    • The Filene's Summer Street windows will feature an entire front of women's fashions selected for good design, approved by a jury chosen by the Art Committee of the Massachusetts State Federation of Women's Clubs.
    • The Art Committee members listed include:
      • Mrs. Henry M. Chamberlain (Chairman of Art for the Federation)
      • Mrs. Katherine Osborne (Students' Union)
      • Mr. Royal Farnum (Director of the Massachusetts School of Art)
      • Mr. Walter H. Kilham (Chairman of the Committee on Industrial and Civic Art for the Boston Chamber of Commerce)
      • Mr. Harold Lindergreen (Assistant Director of the Vesper George School of Art)
      • Mr. Walter H. Siple (Assistant to the Director of the Fogg Museum)
    • The clipping also mentions a cooperative effort with the Boston Public Schools, which will exhibit and demonstrate work by pupils of the intermediate schools in their fourth-floor space to promote Creative Expression in Design.
  2. Right Clipping (Crimson - Harvard Art Society):

    • This is a news article from the Harvard Crimson dated March 20, 1929.
    • The Harvard Art Society is opening a new French show, which includes paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts.
    • The exhibition features works from the School of Paris from 1910 to 1928, focusing on contemporary art.
    • The exhibition is intended to supplement the current French exhibition at the Fogg Museum, which is being held in the Harvard Cooperative Building.
    • Prominent artists whose works are displayed include Giorgio de Chirico, Raoul Dufy, Marcel Gromaire, and others.
    • The show includes a variety of art forms, such as etchings, lithographs, woodcuts, and decorative arts, including unique items like a tea service designed by Puiforcat and textiles by Raoul Dufy.
    • The article also mentions a "Golden Bird" sculpture by Constantin Brancusi as a notable feature of the exhibition.

Both clippings are from the same era and highlight the cultural and artistic activities taking place in Boston and Harvard in 1929.

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The image contains two pages from a publication dated March 1929.

Left Page:

The left page is an advertisement from Filene's, a department store, in connection with the "Art Week in Boston." The advertisement promotes "Good Taste in Clothes" and announces that Filene's Summer Street windows will showcase women's fashions selected for good design and approved by a jury from the Art Committee of the Massachusetts State Federation of Women's Clubs.

The committee members listed are:

  • Mrs. Henry M. Chamberlain, Chairman of Art for the Federation
  • Mrs. Katherine Osborne, Students' Union
  • Mr. Royal Farnum, Director of the Massachusetts School of Art
  • Mr. Walter H. Kilham, Chairman of the Committee on Industrial and Civic Art for the Boston Chamber of Commerce
  • Mr. Harold Lindergreen, Assistant Director of the Vesper George School of Art
  • Mr. Walter H. Siple, Assistant to the Director of the Fogg Museum

The advertisement also mentions a cooperative effort with the Boston Public Schools, where there will be an exhibition and demonstration by pupils of intermediate schools to promote creative expression in design.

Right Page:

The right page is an article from the Crimson dated March 20, 1929, titled "Harvard Art Society Opens New French Show." The article discusses the second exhibition by the Harvard Art Society for Contemporary Art, featuring works from the School of Paris between 1910 and 1928.

The exhibition includes various types of art such as paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts. Notable artists featured include Giorgio de Chirico, Raoul Dufy, Marc Chagall, and Constantin Brancusi, among others. The article mentions that the exhibition is intended to supplement the current French exhibition at the Fogg Museum.

The article highlights the diverse range of artworks, including a "Golden Bird" sculpture by Brancusi, and mentions other items such as textiles, ceramics, and woodcuts. The exhibition is open to the public and includes works by artists like Raoul Dufy, who designed a unique tea service, and Raymond Templar, who created ash trays.

Overall, the image captures a snapshot of cultural and artistic activities in Boston during the late 1920s, emphasizing the promotion of good design and contemporary art.

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The image is a vintage newspaper clipping from March 1929, detailing events and exhibitions related to "Art Week in Boston" organized in part by Filene's department store.

Left Side of the Clipping:

Headline:

  • "FILENE'S in connection with ART WEEK IN BOSTON"

Subtext:

  • The event is aimed at promoting "GOOD TASTE IN CLOTHES."

Content:

  • Filene's announces that starting Monday, their Summer Street windows will feature an entire front display of women’s fashions. These fashions have been selected for good design and have been approved by a jury chosen by the Art Committee of the Massachusetts State Federation of Women's Clubs.

Jury Members:

  1. Mrs. Henry M. Chamberlain, Chairman of Art for the Federation
  2. Mrs. Katherine Osbourne, Students Union
  3. Mr. Royal Farnum, Director of the Massachusetts School of Art
  4. Mr. Walter H. Kilham, Chairman of the Committee on Industrial and Civic Art for the Boston Chamber of Commerce
  5. Mr. Harold Lindegrean, Assistant Director of the Vesper George School of Art
  6. Mr. Walter H. Siple, Assistant to the Director of the Fogg Museum

Additional Event:

  • In cooperation with the Boston Public Schools, there will be an exhibition and demonstration on the fourth floor of Filene's next week. This event will showcase puppils' work from intermediate schools aimed at promoting "Creative Expression in Design." Examples of this work will also be shown in the store windows.

Right Side of the Clipping:

Headline:

  • "Crimson Mar. 20, 1929 HARVARD ART SOCIETY OPENS NEW FRENCH SHOW"

Subtext:

  • "Paintings, Sculpture, Decorative Arts in Display—Brancusis’ ‘Golden Bird’ is Feature of Exhibition"

Content:

  • The Harvard Art Society is presenting a second exhibition featuring works from the School of Paris from 1919 to 1928. This exhibition aims to supplement the current French art on public view in Boston and is being held at the Harvard Cooperative Society Gallery, 1400 Massachusetts Avenue.

Exhibition Details:

  • The exhibition includes works by prominent artists such as Giorgio de Chirico, Raoul Dufy, Marcel Gromaire, Marie Laurencin, Jean Lurçat, and others.
  • A notable piece, Constantin Brancusi’s “Golden Bird,” is highlighted.
  • The exhibition features a wide variety of artworks, including etchings, lithographs, woodcuts, watercolors, sculpture, prints, and decorative art.
  • Among the items on display are unique textiles, ceramics, and furniture designed by various artists.

Both sections of the clipping emphasize the promotion of art and design in various forms and the involvement of prestigious organizations and figures in these cultural events.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from May 1929, featuring two articles related to art events in Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The left article is titled "Filene's in Connection with Art Week in Boston" and discusses Filene's department store's involvement in promoting good taste in clothes during Art Week in Boston. The article mentions that Filene's Summer Street windows will display a collection of women's fashions selected for their good design by a jury chosen by the Art Committee of the Massachusetts State Federation of Women's Clubs. The jury members listed are:

  • Mrs. Henry M. Chamberlain, Chairman of Art for the Federation
  • Mrs. Katherine Osborne, Students' Union
  • Mr. Royal Farnum, Director of the Massachusetts School of Art
  • Mr. Walter H. Kilham, Chairman of the Committee on Industrial and Civic Art of the Chamber of Commerce
  • Mr. Harold Lindergreen, Assistant Director of the Fogg Museum
  • Mr. Walter H. Siple, Assistant to the Director of the Fogg Museum

The article also mentions that Filene's will cooperate with Boston Public Schools to exhibit and demonstrate work by pupils from intermediate schools, promoting creative expression in design.

The right article is titled "Harvard Art Society Opens New French Show" and discusses an exhibition of contemporary French art at the Fogg Museum, organized by the Harvard Art Society. The exhibition includes paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, and prints by artists such as Charles Despiau, Aristide Maillol, and others. The event is open to the public and starts on May 26, 1929.

The clipping appears to be from a scrapbook, with handwritten dates and sources ("Transcript May 19, 1929" and "Crimson Mar. 26, 1929") at the top of each article.

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The image shows an open magazine or newspaper spread advertising an event titled "Filene's in connection with ART WEEK IN BOSTON" dated March 19, 1929. The left page of the spread has a bold title and a stylized graphic of an artist, characterized by a simplistic, almost cubist design with a person holding a palette and paintbrush.

Beneath the title and graphic, there's text that discusses the promotion of "GOOD TASTE IN CLOTHES" and announces that the Filene Summer Street windows will display women's fashions selected for good design, approved by a jury chosen by the Art Committee of the Massachusetts State Federation of Women's Clubs. Listed below are the committee members from various art institutions and organizations.

On the right page, a separate article titled "HARVARD ART SOCIETY OPENS NEW FRENCH SHOW" details an art exhibition, mentioning paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, and the "Golden Bird" as a feature of the exhibition. Specific names associated with the art society and the art pieces on display are mentioned, along with the period the work covers (1910 to 1925). The text also mentions prominent artists included in the exhibition.

The magazine or newspaper is visibly aged, with some discoloration and wear, indicative of its historical nature. There are no visible persons or individual identities to describe in this image.

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The image shows an open book with two pages visible, each containing text and a small illustration.

Left Page:

  • Title: "FILENE'S IN CONNECTION WITH ART WEEK IN BOSTON"
  • Subtitle: "GOOD TASTE IN CLOTHES"
  • Description: The page announces an exhibition of women's fashions to be displayed on the Filene Summer Street windows. The fashions were selected for their good design and approved by a jury chosen by the Art Committee of the Massachusetts State Federation of Women's Clubs.
  • Art Committee Members Listed:
    • Mrs. Henry M. Chamberlain, Chairman of Art for the Federation
    • Mrs. Katherine Osborne, Students' Union
    • Mr. Royal Farnum, Director of the Massachusetts School of Art
    • Mr. Walter H. Kilham, Chairman of the Committee on Industrial and Civic Art for the Boston Chamber of Commerce
    • Mr. Harold Lindergreen, Assistant Director of the Vesper George School of Art
    • Mr. Walter H. Sipe, Assistant to the Director of the Fogg Museum
  • Collaboration: The event is in cooperation with the Boston Public Schools, with an exhibition and demonstration planned for pupils of intermediate schools to promote creative expression in design.

Right Page:

  • Title: "CRIMSON Mar 29, 1929"
  • Headline: "HARVARD ART SOCIETY OPENS NEW FRENCH SHOW"
  • Description: This page reports on a new exhibition of French art organized by the Harvard Art Society. The exhibition features works from the School of Paris from 1930 to 1938, intended as a supplement to the current French exhibition at the Fogg Museum. The exhibition will be open to the public at the Harvard Cooperative Building, 1400 Massachusetts Avenue, starting the following morning (March 30, 1929). Private showings for members of the organization will also take place.
  • Exhibited Works: The exhibition includes paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, drawings, watercolors, prints, and examples of decorative art. Notable artists featured include Giorgio de Chirico, Raoul Dufy, Marcel Gromaire, José Kisling, Marie Laurencin, Joan Miró, Amedeo Modigliani, and Constantin Brancusi. A notable sculpture, "Golden Bird" by Joan Miró, is highlighted. Other featured artists include Etchings, lithographs, and woodcuts, as well as decorative items such as a ceramic garden designed by Raoul Dufy, unique tea services, cigarette cases, jewelry, and ash trays by Raymond Templier and Lalique.

Visual Elements:

  • Left Page Illustration: A small, abstract geometric design is present on the left page, possibly representing a modern or artistic motif.
  • Right Page Illustration: No illustration is visible on the right page; it contains only text.

Overall Context:

The book appears to be a historical document or scrapbook, likely from the early 20th century, documenting art events and exhibitions in Boston and Harvard during March 1929. The pages highlight efforts to promote art and design, including fashion exhibitions and international art shows. The inclusion of names, dates, and detailed descriptions suggests it was used for record-keeping or promotional purposes.

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The image is of a book or a magazine open to two pages. The left page has a title "Filene's in Connection with Art Week in Boston" and a drawing of a woman holding a palette and a paintbrush. Below the drawing, there is a list of names and their positions in the Massachusetts State Federation of Women's Clubs. The right page has a title "Crimson Mar. 20, 1929 Harvard Art Society Opens New French Show" and a paragraph about an exhibition of French art at the Fogg Museum. The book or magazine has a black cover with a white border.

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The image shows a book that is open to a page with text and an illustration. The book is old, and the page is yellowed. The page is titled "FILENE'S" and "ART WEEK IN BOSTON". There is a drawing of a woman holding a flag and a sign that says "GOOD TASTE IN CLOTHES". There are also names of people listed, including "Mrs. Henry M. Chamberlain" and "Mr. Royal Farnum". The text on the page is about an art exhibition that will be held in Boston.