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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 793921

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The image appears to be a page from a newspaper or gazette, dated Monday, January 6, 1930. It contains several articles and notices related to various cultural and educational events. Here's a summary of the content:

  1. First Article (Top Left):

    • Headline: "Lecture. 'Flemish Military Tapestries.'"
    • Details: Mr. A. J. B. Wace, Deputy Keeper of the Department of Textiles, Victoria and Albert Museum, London, England, will give a lecture titled "Flemish Military Tapestries" in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 4:30 p.m.
  2. Second Article (Top Center):

    • Headline: "Three Concerts to be Held Here Next Week."
    • Details:
      • The Stradivarius Quartet will give a concert in the Fogg Art Museum at 8 o'clock on Wednesday evening.
      • Arthur Whiting will offer the second of his series of expositions of chamber music in Paine Hall at 8:15 o'clock on the same evening.
      • La Societe des Instruments Anciens, of Paris, will offer a program in Paine Hall at 8:15 o'clock on Thursday evening.
  3. Third Article (Top Right):

    • Headline: "Persian Paintings to be Exhibited at Fogg."
    • Details: Lithographic work of Rosenberg is now on display in the Fogg Art Museum. An exposition of Persian painting will be open until February 13. A lecture on "Flemish Military Tapestries" will be given in the Large Lecture Hall in Fogg Museum on Monday at 4:30 o'clock by A. J. B. Wace, of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
  4. Fourth Article (Bottom Left):

    • Headline: "Stradivarius Quartet and Whiting Render Programs."
    • Details: Concerts will be given tonight by the Stradivarius Quartet and Arthur Whiting. The quartet will offer a program in the court of Fogg Art Museum at 8 o'clock, while Whiting will appear in Paine Hall at 8:15 o'clock. Whiting's concert will be open free of charge to officers and members of the University. The public may obtain tickets for this concert at Ameé Brothers, 21 Brattle Street. The performance in Fogg is open to the public.
  5. Fifth Article (Bottom Center):

    • Headline: "Persian Miniatures at Fogg."
    • Details: Thursday also marked the opening of an important loan exhibition of Persian miniatures at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge. The works shown date from the thirteenth to seventeenth centuries and will remain on display through February 13. More extended consideration of this material will appear on this page in a forthcoming issue.
  6. Sixth Article (Bottom Right):

    • Headline: "On Display in Fogg Museum."
    • Details: On display until February 13 is a loan exhibition of Persian Painting in Gallery XIV of the Fogg Art Museum, which includes some objects from the Fogg Art Museum collection as well as notable loans from the Morgan Library, Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Jr., and various others. The exhibition includes outstanding examples of work from the thirteenth to the seventeenth centuries, laying stress upon the important periods of work done during that time.

The layout is organized in a columnar format, with each event or article titled and followed by a brief description. The paper itself shows signs of age, with a yellowed appearance indicative of its historical context.

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This image is a page from a document dated January 4, 1930, containing multiple newspaper clippings related to cultural and artistic events at the Fogg Art Museum. The clippings are from "The Crimson," a student newspaper associated with Harvard University.

  1. The first clipping at the top left is titled "FOR INVETERATE VAGABONDS" and discusses the announcements of new collections to be exhibited at the Fogg Museum and a lecture by Mr. A. J. B. Wace on Flemish Military Tapestries.

  2. The second clipping in the middle, titled "THREE CONCERTS TO BE HELD HERE NEXT WEEK," announces concerts by the Stradivarius Quartet, Arthur Whiting, and Musicians from Paris. It provides details about the musicians, the concert dates, and the program pieces.

  3. The third clipping on the right, titled "PERSIAN PAINTINGS TO BE EXHIBITED AT FOGG," discusses the lithographic work of J. N. Rosenberg and an exposition of Persian paintings at the Fogg Art Museum. It mentions the lecture on Flemish Military Tapestries by A. J. B. Wace.

  4. The fourth clipping at the bottom left, titled "STRADIVARIUS QUARTET AND WHITING RENDER PROGRAMS," provides additional details about the concerts mentioned in the second clipping, including the concert dates and venues.

  5. The fifth clipping at the bottom right, titled "On Display in Fogg Museum," further elaborates on the Persian Painting exhibition, mentioning the loan exhibition in Gallery XIV of the Fogg Art Museum and the works on display.

The document appears to be a compilation of news clippings related to the events and exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum during the first week of January 1930.

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This image displays a single, aged page of newspaper clippings, likely pasted into a scrapbook or archive. The page contains several articles from the Crimson, the student newspaper of Harvard University, dating from January 1930.

The articles, all dated around January 4–15, 1930, cover cultural events at Harvard and the Fogg Art Museum (now part of the Harvard Art Museums). The articles are arranged in three columns across the top half and two columns on the bottom, printed in black ink on yellowed paper.

Key content includes:

  1. Lecture Announcement (Top Center): A notice for a lecture on “Flemish Military Tapestries” by Mr. A. J. B. Wace, Deputy Keeper of the Department of Textiles at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The lecture is scheduled for Monday, January 6, at 4:30 p.m. in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum.

  2. “FOR INVERTEBRATE VAGABONDS” (Top Left): An editorial-style piece discussing the value of museum exhibitions and lectures (specifically mentioning Flemish tapestries and Persian paintings) as tools for informal and engaging education, appealing to students and the general public.

  3. “THREE CONCERTS TO BE HELD HERE NEXT WEEK” (Top Middle): Details about upcoming chamber music concerts at the Fogg Art Museum and Paine Hall. The series features the Stradivarius Quartet from Paris and conductor Arthur Whiting. The program for their first concert (Jan. 8) includes works by Mozart, Schumann, and Beethoven.

  4. “PERSIAN PAINTINGS TO BE EXHIBITED AT FOGG” (Top Right): An announcement of two exhibitions:

    • Lithographic works by J. N. Rosenberg on display until January 29.
    • A loan exhibition of Persian paintings from the 13th to 17th centuries, on display until February 13. The collection is from the Morgan Library and the Fogg Museum’s own collection. The article also reiterates Mr. Wace’s lecture on Flemish tapestries and mentions a related lecture he will give in Boston on “English Embroideries.”
  5. “STRADIVARIUS QUARTET AND WHITING RENDER PROGRAMS” (Bottom Left): A follow-up article on the upcoming concerts, confirming the schedule for the Stradivarius Quartet (Jan. 8) and Arthur Whiting’s chamber music series (Jan. 12, 19, 26, and Feb. 14). It notes Whiting’s concert is open and free to the public.

  6. “On Display in Fogg Museum” (Bottom Right): A brief, standalone note reiterating the exhibition of Persian painting in Gallery XIV, mentioning the loan from Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Jr. and others, and noting the material was covered in a previous issue.

The entire page is held together on the right side by three-hole punches, indicating it was preserved in a binder. The bottom-center article on “Persian Miniatures at Fogg” is highlighted with a small, orange-colored rectangular sticker that reiterates its key points. The overall tone of the clippings is informative, promoting the cultural and educational offerings of the university and museum to the Harvard community and public.

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This appears to be a newspaper clipping from the Crimson, the student newspaper of Harvard University, dated January 4, 1930. The clipping contains several articles related to art exhibitions and lectures at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard's art museum.

The first article, titled "Flemish Military Tapestries," announces a lecture by Mr. A. J. B. Wacey, Deputy Keeper of the Department of Textiles, Victoria and Albert Museum, London, on "Flemish Military Tapestries" to be held on January 6 at 4:30 p.m. in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum.

The second article, "Three Concerts to be Held Here Next Week," informs readers about a series of three concerts to be held at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring the Stradivarius Quartet, Arthur Whiting, and the Harvard University Orchestra. The concerts are scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings.

The third article, "Persian Paintings to be Exhibited at Fogg," announces two exhibitions of Persian paintings at the Fogg Art Museum. The first exhibition, "Flemish Military Tapestries," will be open until January 18 and will include a lecture by Mr. Wacey on January 13. The second exhibition, "Rosenberg's Lithographic Work of J. N. Rosenberg," will be on display until February 20 and will feature a lecture on "English Embroidery" by Mr. Wacey on January 15.

The fourth article, "Persian Miniatures at Fogg," reports on an exhibition of Persian miniatures from the thirteenth to the seventeenth centuries at the Fogg Art Museum, which opened on January 3. The exhibition includes works from the Morgan Library, Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Jr., and various other lenders.

Overall, the clipping provides information about art exhibitions and lectures at the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting the museum's role in promoting art education and cultural exchange at Harvard University.

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The image is a two-page spread from a newspaper or magazine, specifically from the "Gazette" dated January 4, 1930. The pages are filled with text, divided into several sections, each with a distinct heading. The layout is typical of early 20th-century print media, with columns of text and minimal use of images or graphics.

Page 1:

  • Top Section: The top section features a heading "MONDAY, JANUARY 6" and an article about a lecture titled "Flemish Military Tapestries" by Mr. A. J. B. Wace, Deputy Keeper of the Department of Textiles, Victoria and Albert Museum, London, England. The lecture is scheduled for 4:30 P.M. at the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum.

  • Middle Section: This section is titled "THREE CONCERTS TO BE HELD HERE NEXT WEEK" and lists three concerts by the Stradivarius Quartet, Arthur Whiting, and Whiting's Second of Chamber Music Series. Details include dates, times, and locations, as well as a brief description of the performances.

  • Bottom Section: There is an article about Persian paintings to be exhibited at the Fogg Museum, featuring works from the Morgan Library collection and other notable loans. The exhibition will be open until February 19.

Page 2:

  • Top Section: This section continues with more details about the Persian paintings exhibition, including specific works and artists featured.

  • Middle Section: There is an announcement about "Flemish Military Tapestries" by Mr. A. J. B. Wace, reiterating the details of the lecture.

  • Bottom Section: The page concludes with an article about "English Embroideries," which Mr. A. J. B. Wace will lecture on at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday.

Analysis:

The spread provides a detailed schedule of cultural and educational events at the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting lectures and exhibitions that focus on textiles, music, and art from various periods and regions. The emphasis on lectures by Mr. A. J. B. Wace suggests his prominence in the field of textiles and art history. The inclusion of concerts by the Stradivarius Quartet and Arthur Whiting indicates a strong focus on classical music performances. The exhibition of Persian paintings and Flemish tapestries showcases the museum's commitment to displaying significant works from different cultural and historical contexts.

Answer:

The image is a two-page spread from the "Gazette" dated January 4, 1930, featuring announcements and details about upcoming lectures, concerts, and exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum. The events include a lecture on "Flemish Military Tapestries" by Mr. A. J. B. Wace, three concerts by the Stradivarius Quartet and Arthur Whiting, and an exhibition of Persian paintings from the Morgan Library collection and other notable loans. The spread provides comprehensive information about the dates, times, and locations of these cultural events.

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The image is a page from a newspaper or publication dated January 6, 1930, titled "Gazette, Jan. 4 '30." It features several announcements and advertisements related to cultural events and exhibitions. Here is a detailed description:

Layout and Content:

The page is divided into three main columns, each containing distinct announcements:


Left Column:

Title: "LECTURE: 'Flemish Military Tapestries,' Mr. A. J. B. WACE, Deputy Keeper of the Department of Textiles, Victoria and Albert Museum, London, England"

  • Event Details:
    • Date: Monday, January 6.
    • Location: Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Time: 4:30 P.M.
  • Additional Text:
    • A section titled "Crimson, Jan. 4 '30" discusses the announcement of new collections at the Fogg Museum, highlighting Mr. Wace's lecture on Flemish military tapestries. It emphasizes the growing interest in this subject among students and the public, noting that such exhibitions and lectures are beneficial for those studying Fine Arts.

Middle Column:

Title: "THREE CONCERTS TO BE HELD HERE NEXT WEEK"

  • Event Details:
    • Concert Series: The Stradivarius Quartet, led by Arthur Whiting, will perform three concerts at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Dates and Times:
      • Wednesday: 8 P.M. at the Fogg Art Museum.
      • Thursday: 8:15 P.M. at Paine Hall.
      • Friday: 8:15 P.M. at Paine Hall.
    • Program Details:
      • The concerts feature works by composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, and others, including pieces like "Allegro ma non troppo," "Minuetto Allegretto," and "Finale-Allegro."
    • Additional Notes:
      • The Stradivarius Quartet includes members such as Alfred Pochon (violin), Nicholas Moldavan (viola), Wolf Wolfner (cello), and Gerald Warburg (piano).
      • Tickets for the concerts are available at Amee Brothers, 21 Brattle Street, and performances are open to the public.

Right Column:

Title: "PERSIAN PAINTINGS TO BE EXHIBITED AT FOGG"

  • Exhibition Details:
    • Exhibition Title: "Lithographic Work of Rosenberg Now on Display—Wace Will Lecture on 'Flemish Military Tapestries.'"
    • Exhibitions:
      • Lithographic Work of Rosenberg: On display until January 30 in the Fogg Art Museum's Conference Room (third floor).
      • Persian Paintings: An exhibition of Persian paintings from the thirteenth to the seventeenth centuries, loaned from the Morgan Library Collection, will open on February 12 and remain on display until March 1.
    • Lecture:
      • A lecture on "English Embroidery" by Mr. A. J. B. Wace, Deputy Keeper of the Victoria and Albert Museum, will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Museum.
    • Additional Notes:
      • The Persian paintings exhibition includes works from notable collectors such as Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Jr., Mrs. Valentine Philip Sears, Mrs. Joseph E. W. Forbes, and P. J. Sachs.
      • The exhibition highlights the importance of Persian art from the thirteenth to seventeenth centuries.

Visual Elements:

  • The page has a clean, typed layout typical of early 20th-century newspapers or academic bulletins.
  • The text is organized into clear sections with headings and subheadings for easy readability.
  • The page includes a small, faint image or watermark in the top-right corner, possibly indicating a filing or archival system (e.g., a punch hole or label).

Overall Theme:

The page serves as a cultural announcement for events and exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting music performances, lectures, and art exhibitions. It emphasizes the museum's role in promoting art, music, and education, with a focus on Flemish military tapestries, Persian paintings, and lithographic works. The inclusion of specific dates, times, and locations makes it a practical guide for attendees.

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The image shows a page from the Gazette, a newspaper or magazine, with a beige background and black text. The page is dated Monday, January 6, and features several articles and advertisements.

  • The top article is titled "Lecture" and discusses a lecture on Flemish Military Tapestries by Mr. A.J.B. Wace, Deputy Keeper of the Department of Textiles, Victoria and Albert Museum, London, England.
    • The lecture will take place at the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 4:30 p.m.
    • The article also mentions that the lecture will be followed by a concert featuring the Stradivarius Quartet and Whiting Gendler Programs.
  • The next article is titled "Three Concerts to Be Held Here Next Week" and announces three upcoming concerts at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The first concert will feature the Stradivarius Quartet, with Arthur Whiting on Wednesday, January 8.
    • The second concert will feature the Foggley Quartet, with Nicholas Moldavan, viola, and Wolf Wolfinson, first violin, and Gerald Warburg, violoncello.
    • The third concert will feature the Stradivarius Quartet, with Alfred Pochon, formerly of the Foggley Quartet, as second violinist.
  • The final article is titled "Persian Paintings to Be Exhibited at Fogg" and announces an exhibition of Persian paintings at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The exhibition will feature works by J. Montgomery Sears, Mrs. Joseph Valentine, Philip Hofer '21, Professors E.W. Forbes '95 and P.J. Sachs '00, and the Ross Collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
    • The exhibition will run from January 15 to February 13.

Overall, the page provides information about upcoming events and exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, including lectures, concerts, and art exhibitions.

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The image presents a newspaper clipping from the Crimson, dated January 4, 1930, featuring a collection of articles and announcements. The clipping is yellowed with age, bearing handwritten notes and corrections in black ink.

Article 1: "Flemish Military Tapestries"

  • The article discusses an upcoming lecture by Mr. A.J.B. Wace, Deputy Keeper of the Department of Textiles at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England.
  • The lecture will take place on Monday, January 6, at 4:30 p.m. in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum.

Article 2: "Three Concerts to be Held Here Next Week"

  • The article announces three concerts to be held at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring the Stradivarius Quartet and Arthur Whiting.
  • The concerts will take place on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings, with the first concert starting at 8:15 o'clock.

Article 3: "Persian Paintings to be Exhibited at Fogg"

  • The article reports on the upcoming exhibition of Persian paintings at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • The exhibition will feature works from the thirteenth to the seventeenth centuries, including examples of work from the thirteenth to the seventeenth centuries, laying stress upon the important periods of work done during that time.

Article 4: "Stradivarius Quartet and Whiting Render Programs"

  • The article discusses the programs to be rendered by the Stradivarius Quartet and Arthur Whiting.
  • The concerts will be given tonight by the Stradivarius Quartet and Arthur Whiting, with the quartet offering a program in the court of Fogg Art Museum at 8 o'clock, while Whiting will appear in Paine Hall at 8:15 o'clock.

Overall, the newspaper clipping provides information on various cultural events and exhibitions taking place in the Fogg Art Museum, including concerts, lectures, and art exhibitions.

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The image is a scanned copy of a yellowed newspaper clipping, likely from the Harvard Crimson, dated January 4, 1930. The clipping is titled "Gazette" and features a list of upcoming events at the Fogg Art Museum.

Events and Announcements

The clipping announces several events and exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, including:

  • A lecture by Mr. A.J.B. Wace on "Flemish Military Tapestries" on January 6
  • Three concerts to be held at the museum the following week, featuring the Stradivarius Quartet and Arthur Whiting
  • An exhibition of Persian paintings on display in the Conference Room on the third floor of the museum
  • A loan exhibition of Persian paintings in Gallery XIV, which includes objects from the Fogg Art Museum collection as well as notable loans from other institutions

Additional Details

The clipping also includes additional details about the events and exhibitions, such as the dates and times of the concerts and the names of the performers. The text is written in a formal and informative style, suggesting that the clipping is from a university or academic publication.

Overall

The image provides a glimpse into the cultural and artistic activities at Harvard University in the early 20th century, highlighting the Fogg Art Museum's role as a hub for intellectual and artistic engagement.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping from the Harvard Crimson, dated Monday, January 6, 1930. The clipping is yellowed and features three-hole punch holes along its right edge.

Headline: "Gazette, Jan 4, 1930 MONDAY, JANUARY 6"

Content:

The article discusses various events and exhibitions at Harvard University, including:

  • A lecture by Mr. A.J.B. Wace on "Flemish Military Tapestries" at the Fogg Art Museum
  • Three concerts to be held at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring the Stradivarius Quartet and Arthur Whiting
  • An exhibition of Persian paintings at the Fogg Art Museum

Annotations:

The clipping includes handwritten annotations in black ink, which appear to be notes or reminders. These annotations include:

  • "Crimson, Jan 4, '30 FOR INVETERATE VAGABONDS"
  • "Crimson, Jan 4, '30 THREE CONCERTS TO BE HELD HERE NEXT WEEK"
  • "Crimson, Jan 4, '30 PERSIAN PAINTINGS TO BE EXHIBITED AT FOGG"
  • "Crimson, Jan 9, '30 STRADIVARIUS QUARTET AND WHITING RENDER PROGRAMS"
  • "Crimson, Jan 15 On Display in Fogg Museum"

Overall:

The image provides a glimpse into the cultural and artistic events of Harvard University in 1930, highlighting the diversity of exhibitions and performances available to students and the community. The handwritten annotations suggest that the clipping was used for personal reference or planning purposes.