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This image displays two pages from a vintage newspaper or newsletter, likely a museum bulletin, titled "Transcript" and dated June 8, 1929 (left page) and June 11, 1929 (right page). The publication appears to be from the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.

The paper is noticeably aged, with yellowed, brittle pages and ragged, torn edges, particularly along the top and right side. The left page is larger and is partially overlaid on the smaller right page.

Left Page: “New Fogg Museum of Harvard Is One Year Old”

• Headline: The main article is titled "New Fogg Museum of Harvard Is One Year Old," with a sub-headline: "Many Important Accessions Installed in New Building — 'Work of Excavation at Iraq Progressing Well— 'Only the Beginning of Discoveries of Far-Reaching Value!'"
• Author: The article is written by Edward Waldo Forbes, Director of the Fogg Museum.
• Content Summary:
  • It celebrates the museum's first year in its new building, citing its success due to its simple, handsome design which fosters a conducive environment for study, strength, and thought.
  • It includes a section on the Charles Eliot Norton Centenary, detailing a memorial lecture and the installation of four commemorative paintings and a bronze bust of Professor Norton.
  • It announces the installation of a "Magnificent Portrait" of Charles Eliot Norton by the painter Nicoles de Feulingo.
  • The article highlights a donation of $10,000 from Charles M. Hall for the museum's work and describes the establishment of an "Oriental Art Study" to research and educate about Chinese and Occidental art.
  • It reports that the excavation work at Nuzi, Iraq (a joint project with the Baghdad School and the Iraq Museum) is progressing well. It mentions the discovery of cuneiform tablets and the excavation of a temple that "has been uncovered and, what is of great interest, the ruins of a vast building which was doubtless, in accordance with the ancient custom of the Semitic people, the temple and the royal palace of the city of Nuzi." The article emphasizes that these discoveries are "only the beginning" and have "far-reaching value."

Right Page: “Fogg Offers Varied Exhibits”

• Headline: "Fogg Offers Varied Exhibits."
• Content Summary:
  • The article lists several ongoing exhibitions at the Fogg Museum, which include prints, paintings, drawings, textiles, and an exhibition of decorative arts.
  • It specifically mentions an exhibition of prints by Lippo Vanni.
  • It notes that recent accessions now on display include embroideries, prints, Oriental paintings, sculpture, and a "block prints of America" exhibit.

Overall Impression:

This document is a historical record of the Fogg Museum's activities and achievements in its first year in its new building in 1929. It highlights its scholarly mission, important acquisitions, significant archaeological work in Iraq, and vibrant exhibition schedule. The physical condition of the paper suggests it is a well-preserved, tangible artifact from that time.

The image appears to be a page from a newspaper or magazine, dated June 8, 1929, and titled "Transcript." The content primarily discusses the New Fogg Museum of Harvard, which is celebrated for being one year old. The article includes several paragraphs detailing the museum's first year, its exhibits, and its role in scholarly pursuits and archaeological research. It mentions the importance of the museum's collections, the work of Edward Waldo Forbes (Director of Fogg Museum), and the significance of the anniversary of Charles Eliot Norton's birth, which is connected to the museum's history.

The right-hand side of the page contains a separate article titled "Crimson," dated June 11, 1929, which discusses "Fogg Offers Varied Exhibits." This article highlights various exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, including prints, paintings, drawings, textiles, and other artworks. It also mentions recent acquisitions and ongoing archaeological work, particularly the excavations at Iraq and the ancient city of Nuzi.

The layout is that of a typical newspaper or magazine page with a clean, organized structure, featuring bold headlines and subheadings to guide the reader through the content. The paper has a yellowish tone, indicating its age, and there are annotations on the edges, suggesting that this page was part of a transcript or archive.

This image is a page from a scrapbook or an archival collection, featuring two newspaper clippings from June 1929. The left side of the page contains a clipping titled "New Fogg Museum of Harvard Is One Year Old" by Edward Waldo Forbes, the Director of the Fogg Museum. The article discusses the first year of the new Fogg Museum at Harvard University, highlighting the improvements made, the Charles Eliot Norton Centenary, and the four important paintings given as gifts to the museum.

The right side of the page contains a clipping titled "Crimson June 11, 1929 Fogg Offers Varied Exhibits." This article describes various exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, including prints, paintings, drawings, and textiles, and mentions recent acquisitions such as embroideries, Oriental paintings, sculpture, and pottery. It also discusses excavations in Iraq and the discovery of ancient artifacts. The clipping also mentions the importance of these discoveries for the history of Oriental civilization.

The image shows a page from a book or magazine that has a headline "New Fogg Museum of Harvard Is One Year Old" with a subheading "Many Important Accessions Installed in New Building - Work at Excavation at Iraq Progressing Well - Only the Beginning of Discoveries of Far-Reaching Value" and a byline "By Edward Waldo Forbes." The article discusses the first year of the new Fogg Museum at Harvard University, highlighting the museum's new building, the progress of excavations in Iraq, and the importance of the discoveries made. The article also mentions recent accessions to the museum, including embroideries, prints, Oriental paintings, sculpture, and pottery.

A book is open to two pages, one of which is a newspaper clipping. The newspaper clipping is titled "New Fogg Museum of Harvard Is One Year Old." The clipping has a black border and is placed on the left page of the book. The clipping is from June 8, 1929, and is written by Edward Waldo Forbes. The clipping has a lot of text and is written in a font that is difficult to read. The right page of the book has a title that reads "Fogg Offers Varied Exhibits." The book is placed on a gray surface.

The image shows an open book with two pages visible, dated June 8, 1929. The left page is titled "New Fogg Museum of Harvard Is One Year Old" and is authored by Edward Waldo Forbes, the Director of the Fogg Art Museum. The article discusses the first anniversary of the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting its significance, recent acquisitions, and notable events, including the installation of important collections and the celebration of its inaugural year.

Key points from the left page include:

• The museum's establishment and its role in housing collections of art and artifacts.
• The installation of important acquisitions, such as the Charles Eliot Norton Centenary, which includes works by notable artists and scholars.
• The museum's focus on Oriental Art, with mentions of acquisitions from the Charles Elliot Norton Collection.
• The museum's growth and expansion, including the construction of new galleries and the acquisition of new collections.

The right page is titled "Fogg Offers Varied Exhibits" and appears to be a continuation or related article. It discusses various exhibitions being held at the Fogg Art Museum, including:

• Prints, paintings, drawings, and textiles.
• An exhibition of decorative arts, such as leatherwork, textiles, and illustrations.
• A small exhibition of filigree and silverwork.
• Recent acquisitions, including embroideries, pottery, Oriental paintings, sculpture, and prints, as well as an antiquary with Ilumi nations by Lapo Vanzi.

The text is printed in a serif font, typical of early 20th-century publications, and the pages have a slightly aged, yellowish tone, suggesting the document is from the early 1900s. The layout includes columns of text, with headings and subheadings to organize the content. The overall appearance indicates that this is a historical newspaper or magazine clipping, likely from a publication such as The Harvard Crimson, as suggested by the header at the top of the right page.

This image depicts a newspaper article or a page from a publication. Due to the visible date, "June 8, 1929," and the context of the content, it's clear that this is a historical document. The main headline reads "New Fogg Museum of Harvard Is One Year Old." The article discusses the one-year mark of the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, mentioning many important accessions installed in the new building and ongoing work of excavation at an archaeological site in Iraq.

There are several columns of text with detailed information about the museum's activities and acquisitions, referencing specific individuals and events related to the museum's development and scholarly work. Additionally, we see the beginning of another article on the right side of the page, which mentions the Fogg Museum offering various exhibits.

The page is open in a book or a binder, with the right edge of the paper bound, and we can see the book's spine on the right side of the image, indicating that this publication has been preserved in a bound form for archival or research purposes.

The image shows a scrapbook or scrapbook-like page with two newspaper clippings pasted on it. Both articles are about the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, dated June 8 and June 11, 1929, respectively.

The first newspaper clipping is titled "New Fogg Museum of Harvard Is One Year Old" by Edward Waldo Forbes, Director of the Fogg Museum. It discusses the first year of the new Fogg Museum building, new acquisitions, important paintings given as gifts, excavations at Iraq, Oriental art studies, and the museum's overall growth and contributions.

The second, smaller article titled "Fogg Offers Varied Exhibits" details several exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, including prints, paintings, textiles, and recent acquisitions such as embroideries, prints, Oriental paintings, sculptures, pottery, and illuminated manuscripts.

The articles highlight the development, growth, and cultural acquisitions of the Fogg Museum in its first year, emphasizing its expanding collections and educational role. The clippings are from newspapers titled "Transcript" and "Crimson." The scrapbook page is slightly yellowed, indicating age.

• The image shows an open page of a scrapbook or binder containing two old newspaper clippings from 1929.
• Handwritten notes at the top of the page say “Transcript” (June 8, 1929) and “Crimson” (June 1, 1929), indicating the sources and dates.
• The left clipping has a large headline: “New Fogg Museum of Harvard Is One Year Old,” written by Edward Waldo Forbes (Director). It discusses the Harvard Fogg Museum’s first year in its new building, acquisitions, and the progress of the collection, with sections such as an Oriental Art Study and Four Important Paintings as Gifts.
• The right clipping appears to be a shorter piece from the Crimson describing varied exhibits at the Fogg, including prints, paintings, drawings, textiles, sculpture, and other items, with notes about continued exhibitions through Commencement Week.
• Overall, it’s an archival set of 1929 Harvard art-museum coverage, documenting the first year of the Fogg Museum’s new building and its exhibitions.

This image shows an open scrapbook or similar bound book presenting newspaper clippings. The focal article, titled “New Fogg Museum of Harvard Is One Year Old” by Edward Waldo Forbes, commemorates the museum’s first anniversary and highlights recent additions to its collection, archaeological excavations, and its growing value to the academic community.

The clipping features text spanning several columns, discussing topics such as the museum’s acquisitions, exhibitions, and its contributions to art and archaeology. The surrounding pages include additional smaller clippings, such as one titled “Fogg Offers Varied Exhibits”, which mentions various exhibitions. The handwritten annotations above the articles indicate publication details, such as dates (June 8, 1929, on the left clipping, and June 11, 1929, on the top right clipping) and likely the source.

The page has visible aging, with the text in a readable vintage font, on paper showing a slight yellowing from age.