Archives Scrapbooks

The image is a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," dated January 2. The page contains two short articles:

1. Persian Miniatures: This article announces an exhibition of Persian miniatures from the 14th to the 17th centuries, which are on display at the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition is scheduled to remain open until February 13.

2. Gift of Sargent Sketches: This article reports that forty-two drawings by the late John Singer Sargent have been donated to the Fogg Art Museum. These sketches are primarily preliminary studies of decorative work. The donors are Miss Emily Sargent and Mrs. Francis Ormond, sisters of Mr. Sargent.

The page is bound with two holes on the side, indicating it is part of a larger bound document or booklet. The text is printed in a traditional serif font.

The image shows a page from the Harvard University Bulletin, Volume 2. It contains two main announcements:

1. Persian Miniatures:

   • An exhibition featuring Persian miniatures from the 13th to the 17th century is currently on display at the Fogg Art Museum.
   • The exhibition will be open until February 13.

2. Gift of Sargent Sketches:

   • A collection of European drawings by the late John Singer Sargent has been given to the Fogg Art Museum.
   • These drawings are mostly preliminary studies for decorative work.
   • The donors of the sketches were Miss Emily Sargent and Mrs. Frances Ormond, who are the sisters of Mr. Sargent.

The image shows a page from a Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated January 2. The page contains two main articles:

1. Persian Miniatures:

   • A loan exhibition of Persian miniatures from the 13th to the 17th century is currently on display at the Fogg Art Museum.
   • The exhibition will remain open until February 13.

2. Gift of Sargent Sketches:

   • Forty-one drawings by the late John Singer Sargent have been gifted to the Fogg Art Museum.
   • These drawings are described as the most important preliminary studies of Sargent's decorative work.
   • The donors of these sketches are Miss Emily Sargent and Mrs. Frances Ormond, sisters of Mr. Sargent.

The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated January 1926. The page contains two main news items:

1. Persian Miniatures:

   • A loan exhibition of Persian miniatures from the 13th to the 17th century is currently on display at the Fogg Art Museum.
   • The exhibition is set to remain open until February 13.

2. Gift of Sargent Sketches:

   • Forty-one drawings by the late John Singer Sargent have been gifted to the Fogg Art Museum.
   • These sketches are noted as the most important preliminary studies of decorative work by Sargent.
   • The donors of these sketches are Miss Emily Sargent and Mrs. Frances Ormond, who are the sisters of Mr. Sargent.

The page is a part of a larger document, as indicated by the perforated edges. The text is written in a clear, formal style typical of bulletins from that era.

The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated January 2, featuring two announcements.

1. Persian Miniatures:

   • The first announcement is about a loan exhibition of Persian miniatures from the 13th to the 17th century. This exhibition is currently on display at the Fogg Art Museum and is expected to remain open until February 13.

2. Gift of Sargent Sketches:

   • The second announcement reports that forty-one drawings by the late John Singer Sargent have been donated to the Fogg Art Museum. These sketches are primarily preparatory studies for decorative work. The donors are Miss Emily Sargent and Mrs. Frances Ormand, sisters of Mr. Sargent.

The page appears to be from a historical bulletin, providing updates on cultural and artistic events and donations at Harvard.

The image shows a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" dated January 2, with two main articles or announcements.

1. Persian Miniatures:

   • Content: The article discusses a loan exhibition of Persian miniatures from the 13th to the 17th century.
   • Details: The exhibition is being held at the Fogg Art Museum and will remain open until February 13.

2. Gift of Sargent Sketches:

   • Content: The article mentions a gift of forty-one drawings by the late John Singer Sargent.
   • Details: These drawings, which are preliminary studies for his murals in the Boston Public Library, have been given to the Fogg Art Museum by Miss Emily Sargent and Mrs. Frances Ormond, sisters of John Singer Sargent.

The page is typed and includes a header indicating the publication and the date. The text is neatly organized, with each announcement having its own section. There are three holes punched on the side, suggesting the page is part of a larger document or binder.

This is an image of a slightly discolored paper document with some text on it. At the top left corner, the text "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" is printed, indicating that the document is likely related to alumni news or updates from Harvard University. There are handwritten markings that appear to read "Jan. 2," possibly a date.

Below the header, the document features two distinctly separated texts:

The first segment titled "PERSIAN MINIATURES" mentions a loan exhibition of Persian miniatures from the 13th to the 17th century that is on display until February 13, although the year is not specified. This text indicates that the exhibition is available for a limited time.

The second segment titled "GIFT OF SARGENT SKETCHES" discusses a gift of drawings by the late John Singer Sargent that have been given to the Fogg Art Museum. Mentioned are preliminary studies and some complete portraits, donated by Miss Emily Sargent and Mrs. Frances Ormond, who are identified as sisters of Mr. Sargent.

On the left side of the document, there are three hole punches, suggesting that this paper was once filed or placed in a binder. The paper has a wavy bottom edge, and there are some marks present on the document which suggest aging or exposure to moisture.

The image shows a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin." The page contains two notices:

1. The first notice is titled "Persian Miniatures." It mentions a loan exhibition of Persian miniatures, dating from the 13th to the 17th century, currently on display at the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition is scheduled to remain open until February 13.

2. The second notice is titled "Gift of Sargent Sketches." It details that forty-one drawings by the late John Singer Sargent have been donated to the Fogg Art Museum. These drawings are mainly preliminary studies of decorative work, given by Mrs. Emily Sargent and Mrs. Frances Ormond, sisters of Mr. Sargent.

In the top left corner, handwritten text reads "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" and "Jan. 2." The page has three punch holes along the right margin, likely for insertion into a binder. The rest of the page is blank.

The image shows a sheet of paper with two small newspaper clippings attached to the upper left corner.

The first clipping is titled "PERSIAN MINIATURES" and reads:
"A loan exhibition of Persian miniatures from the 13th to the 17th century is now on display at the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition will remain open until February 13."

The second clipping is titled "GIFT OF SARGENT SKETCHES" and reads:
"Forty-one drawings by the late John Singer Sargent have been given to the Fogg Art Museum. They are, for the most part, preliminary studies of decorative work. The donors were Miss Emily Sargent and Mrs. Frances Ormond, sisters of Mr. Sargent."

At the top left of the sheet, the handwritten text says "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" and next to it "Jan. 2". The sheet itself is plain with three punched holes along the right edge, likely for placement in a binder.

The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated January 2. The page contains two distinct sections of text, each highlighting different art-related events or donations:

Top Section: "PERSIAN MINIATURES"

• Content: This section announces a loan exhibition of Persian miniatures from the 13th to the 17th century. The exhibition is currently on display at the Fogg Art Museum.
• Details: The exhibition will remain open until February 13.

Bottom Section: "GIFT OF SARGENT SKETCHES"

• Content: This section reports that forty-one drawings by the late John Singer Sargent have been donated to the Fogg Art Museum.
• Details: These drawings are described as preliminary studies for decorative work. The donors are identified as Miss Emily Sargent and Mrs. Frances Ormond, who are sisters of Mr. Sargent.

Visual Characteristics:

• Layout: The text is presented in a clean, formal layout typical of a bulletin or newsletter.
• Typography: The text is printed in a serif font, with headings in bold or larger text to distinguish the two sections.
• Background: The page has a light, off-white background, giving it a classic, archival appearance.
• Date: The date "Jan. 2" is handwritten in the top right corner, indicating when the bulletin was issued or when the information was recorded.
• Perforations: There are visible perforation marks along the right edge of the page, suggesting it may have been part of a bound or stapled document.

Overall, the image conveys a formal announcement of cultural and artistic events, emphasizing the donation of significant artworks to an academic institution.