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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 793923

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The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin. The page is primarily white with some text and a dated note in the top left corner that says "Harvard Alumni Bulletin Jan. 2." There are two sections of text on the page, both with yellowed edges, indicating age.

The first section is titled "PERSIAN MINIATURES" and informs readers that 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 section is titled "GIFT OF SARGENT SKETCHES" and details that forty-one drawings by the late John Singer Sargent have been given to the Fogg Art Museum. These drawings are described as preliminary studies of decorative work, and the donors are Miss Emily Sargent and Mrs. Frances Ormond, sisters of Mr. Sargent.

The page appears to be part of a larger collection or bound document, as indicated by the孔洞 (holes) on the right side, suggesting it was likely part of a clip file or folder. The overall condition and presentation suggest it is an older document, possibly from the mid-20th century.

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This image shows a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," dated January 2. The page contains two separate sections of text, each with a heading and a brief description.

  1. PERSIAN MINIATURES:

    • The text announces a loan exhibition of Persian miniatures from the 13th to the 17th century at the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition will remain open until February 13.
  2. GIFT OF SARGENT SKETCHES:

    • This section informs about forty-one drawings by the late John Singer Sargent that have been donated to the Fogg Art Museum. These drawings are primarily preliminary studies of decorative work. The donors are Miss Emily Sargent and Mrs. Frances Ormond, sisters of Mr. Sargent.

The page is slightly yellowed, indicating its age, and it has three holes punched along the right edge, suggesting it was part of a binder or folder. There is also some light staining on the page. The text is typed, and the headings are in a bold font. The date "Jan. 2" is handwritten in the top right corner.

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This image shows a single, aged page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin. The paper has a slightly yellowed, off-white tone, characteristic of older documents, and exhibits some faint stains and discoloration, particularly toward the bottom right. It has three punched holes along its right edge, indicating it was likely stored in a binder.

At the top left, the title "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" is typed in a serif font. To its right, the date "Jan 2" is handwritten in pencil.

The page contains two distinct typewritten announcements, each printed on a slightly lighter, cream-colored rectangular paper label and affixed (likely pasted) to the main sheet. The text on these labels is set in a simple, clear serif typeface.

  1. PERSIAN MINIATURES:

    • This section announces a loan exhibition of Persian miniatures from the 13th to the 17th century.
    • It states the exhibition is on display at the Fogg Art Museum and will remain open until February 13.
  2. GIFT OF SARGENT SKETCHES:

    • This section announces the gift of forty-one drawings by the late artist John Singer Sargent to the Fogg Art Museum.
    • It notes that the drawings are, for the most part, preliminary studies of decorative work.
    • The donors are identified as Miss Emily Sargent and Mrs. Frances Ormond, who were the sisters of Mr. Sargent.

The layout is minimal, with significant blank space below the announcements, emphasizing the informational content. The overall impression is that of an archival document from a university publication, recording cultural and academic news for its alumni.

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The image appears to be a page from a bulletin or newsletter, possibly from Harvard University. The page contains two main sections of text:

  1. The first section, titled "Persian Miniatures," provides information about an exhibition of Persian miniatures from the 13th to 17th century. The exhibition is on display at the Fogg Art Museum and will remain open until February 13th.

  2. The second section, titled "Gift of Sargent Sketches," announces the donation of 41 drawings by the late John Singer Sargent to the Fogg Art Museum. The donors are identified as Miss Emily Sargent and Mrs. Frances Ormond, who are sisters of Mr. Sargent.

The page has a simple and clean design, with the text organized in a structured and easy-to-read format. The use of headings and subheadings helps to separate the different sections of information, making it easy for the reader to navigate and understand the content.

Overall, the image conveys a sense of academic and cultural interest, with a focus on the display and preservation of historical art and artifacts. The inclusion of both Persian miniatures and Sargent sketches suggests a diverse and inclusive approach to art and culture, highlighting the importance of preserving and sharing artistic heritage with a wider audience.

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The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated January 2, featuring two announcements. The page is white with a rectangular shape and a clean, professional layout.

The first announcement, titled "PERSIAN MINIATURES," informs readers about an exhibition of Persian miniatures from the 13th to the 17th century that is currently on display at the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition will remain open until February 13. This announcement is positioned at the top of the page and is highlighted with a thin black border.

The second announcement, titled "GIFT OF SARGENT SKETCHES," announces the donation of forty-one drawings by the late John Singer Sargent to the Fogg Art Museum. These sketches are described as preliminary studies of decorative works. The donors are identified as Miss Emily Sar-gent and Mrs. Frances Ormond, who are the sisters of Mr. Sargent. This announcement is positioned below the first and is also highlighted with a thin black border.

The page has three small, circular holes along the right edge, likely for binding purposes. The background of the page is plain, with no additional graphics or images, focusing attention on the text of the announcements.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The image shows a single, aged sheet of light beige paper with three binder holes along the right edge. At the top left is handwriting that reads “Harvard Alumni Bulletin,” and near the top center is the note “Jan. 2.” Attached to the upper left quadrant are two small newspaper clippings with headings:

  • “PERSIAN MINIATURES” describing a loan exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum featuring Persian miniatures from the 13th to the 17th century, open until February 13.
  • “GIFT OF SARGENT SKETCHES” noting that forty-one drawings by John Singer Sargent were given to the Fogg Art Museum, mainly preliminary studies, donated by Miss Emily Sargent and Mrs. Frances Ormond, sisters of Mr. Sargent.

The rest of the sheet is largely blank, with faint marks visible in the lower portion.

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The image shows a page from what appears to be the Harvard Alumni Bulletin. It has two small clippings pasted onto it:

  1. Persian Miniatures: Announcing a loan exhibition of Persian miniatures from the 13th to the 17th century, displayed at the Fogg Art Museum, which will remain open until February 13.

  2. Gift of Sargent Sketches: Noting that 41 drawings by John Singer Sargent have been donated to the Fogg Art Museum. Most are described as preliminary studies for decorative works. The donors were Mrs. Emily Sargent and Mrs. Frances Ormond, sisters of Sargent.

The page is light with some patina and features two hole-punches along the right edge, suggesting it was part of a binder or folder. The top margin is handwritten: "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" and "Jan. 2."