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The image shows a yellowed news clipping with text that provides information about Prof. C. H. Moore, who was the first curator of the Fogg Museum. The text describes his life, including his birth, marriage, academic career at Harvard University, and his contributions to the field of Gothic architecture. It mentions his publications, such as "The Development and Character of Gothic Architecture," and his work on a second edition of this book. The clipping also notes his later move to England and his residence in Hartley Wintney, Hampshire.

At the bottom of the main clipping, there is a handwritten note that reads "1930 cont." and "Trans Feb 17," indicating a continuation of the story or article. Below the main clipping, there is a smaller piece of paper with additional text discussing Prof. Moore's plans to rewrite his history of Gothic architecture and the interruption caused by the war, as well as his plans to build a house at Hartley Wintney.

The image shows two pieces of text on light brown, aged paper, likely excerpts from a newspaper or a printed article. The larger piece of text at the top is titled "Prof. C. H. Moore Was First Curator of Fogg Museum." It discusses the life and career of Charles Herbert Moore, who was a professor at Harvard University and the first curator of the Fogg Museum. The text mentions his birth in New York in 1840, his marriage to Mary Jane Tomlinson in 1865, and his friendship with John Ruskin in Venice. It also notes his work at Harvard, including his publications on Gothic architecture and his teaching career. The article mentions that he resigned in 1909 and moved to England.

The smaller piece of text at the bottom continues the narrative about Charles Herbert Moore. It describes his plans to rewrite his history of Gothic architecture, his book on Mediaeval Church Architecture in England, and how the war prevented him from carrying out his plans. It also mentions that in 1911, he planned and built a house in Hartley Wintney, Hampshire, England, where he lived with his wife and daughter.

There is handwritten text on the larger piece of paper that reads "1930 continued" and "Trans Feb 17," suggesting that this text was part of a larger document or was transcribed on February 17, 1930.

This image displays two aged, yellowed newspaper clippings placed on a plain, light gray background.

The larger clipping, positioned at the top, is a biographical article about Prof. C. H. Moore. Its headline reads:

Prof. C. H. Moore Was First Curator of Fogg Museum

The text details the life of Charles Herbert Moore, who died in New York in 1930. Key biographical points include:

• Born in England in 1840.
• Married Mary Jane Tomlinson in 1865.
• Spent time in Italy and Venice, forming a lasting friendship with artist Ruskin.
• Came to Harvard in the 1870s, eventually becoming the first curator (1895–1909) and later director of the Fogg Museum.
• Published “The Development and Character of Gothic Architecture” in 1890, with a revised edition in 1899.
• Awarded an honorary A.M. by Harvard after publishing the book.
• Remarried in 1881 to Elizabeth Fiske Hewins.
• Resigned from Harvard in 1909 and moved to England to live.

Handwritten in pencil on the bottom portion of this clipping is the note: “1930 continued” with an arrow pointing to the next line: “Trans Feb 17”.

The smaller clipping, positioned below and slightly to the right of the first, appears to be a continuation of the article. It mentions:

• Moore’s plan to frequently visit France to rewrite his history of Gothic architecture.
• His earlier book on “Mediaeval Church Architecture in England.”
• His 1911 plan to build a house at Hartley Wintney, Hampshire, England, where he, his second wife, and his daughter from his first marriage, Elizabeth Huntington Moore, lived.

Both clippings are rectangular, show signs of aging, and are likely preserved for historical or archival purposes. The overall impression is that of a curated historical document, possibly a scrapbook page or a research file, documenting the life and career of Professor Charles Herbert Moore.

The image is a collage of two old newspaper clippings. The larger clipping is a biographical article about Charles Herbert Moore, who was the first curator of the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. The clipping details his life, including his birth in New York in 1840, his education in Italy and Venice, his friendship with Ruskin, and his career at Harvard, where he taught drawing and principles of design. It also mentions his publications, such as "The Development and Character of Gothic Architecture," and his honorary A.M. from Harvard. The smaller clipping, partially visible, seems to be another article, possibly related to Moore's work or life, but the text is too fragmented to read fully. The background is plain and white, highlighting the text of the clippings.

The image depicts two pieces of paper with text on them. The paper on the left is a piece of paper that seems to be torn from a book. It has a title at the top that reads "Prof. C. H. Moore Was First Curator of Fogg Museum." The text below the title provides information about Charles Herbert Moore, who was born in New York in 1840 and married Mary Jane Tomlinson of Schenectady, N.Y. in 1865. The text also mentions that Moore spent time in Italy and Venice, where he formed a friendship with Ruskin, which lasted many years. The text further states that Moore came to Harvard University in the seventies, where he first served as an instructor in drawing and principles of design, and later as an assistant professor and then as a professor of fine arts. He remained in this position until 1909, upon the establishment of the Fogg Museum, where he became the first curator and later, from 1896 to 1909, the director. The text also mentions that Moore published the first edition of "The Development of Character of Gothic Architecture" in 1896, and a second revised edition was issued in 1899. The paper on the right is a piece of paper that seems to be torn from a newspaper. It has a title at the top that reads "1930 Continued." The text below the title provides information about Charles Herbert Moore's later life, including his frequent visits to France to rewrite his history of Gothic architecture and make it "perfect," as he said. The text also mentions that Moore wrote a book on "Medieval Church Architecture" in England and then the war came, so he could not carry out his plan. In 1911, he planned and built a house at Hartley Wintney, in Hampshire, England, situated in a region of rare loveliness, and there he and Mrs. Moore and his daughter by his first marriage, Elizabeth Huntington Moore, have lived. The text also mentions that Moore resigned his position at Harvard in 1909 and went to England to live. He hoped to continue his work on Gothic architecture, but the war prevented him from doing so. The text also mentions that Moore's daughter by his first marriage, Elizabeth Huntington Moore, lived with him and his wife in England. The text also mentions that Moore's wife, Mary Jane Tomlinson, died in 1911, and Moore remarried in 1913 to Elizabeth Fiske Hewins. The text also mentions that Moore's daughter by his first marriage, Elizabeth Huntington Moore, lived with him and his wife in England.

The image shows two pages of a document, likely from a historical or biographical text. The content appears to be an article or excerpt discussing Professor Charles Herbert Moore, who served as the first curator of the Fogg Museum. Here is a detailed description:

Top Page:

• Title: "Prof C. H. Moore Was First Curator of Fogg Museum"
• Content:
  • The text provides a biographical overview of Charles Herbert Moore.
  • Moore was born in New York in 1840 and died in England on Saturday.
  • He married Mary Jane Tomlinson of Schenectady, N.Y., in 1865.
  • In the 1870s, Moore and his wife spent time in Italy, where he formed a lasting friendship with John Ruskin in Venice.
  • Moore joined Harvard University in the 1870s as an instructor in drawing and principles of design. He later became an assistant professor and, upon the retirement of Professor Norton, became a professor of fine arts, remaining in that role until 1909.
  • Upon the establishment of the Fogg Museum, Moore was appointed as its first curator and later became its director from 1896 to 1909.
  • In 1890, Moore published the first edition of The Development and Character of Gothic Architecture, with a second, revised edition issued in 1899. The material in this book heavily influenced his teaching at Harvard.
  • Harvard awarded Moore an honorary A.M. after the book was published.
  • After the death of his first wife, Moore married Elizabeth Moore Fiske Hewins in 1881.
  • In 1900, Moore resigned his position at Harvard and moved to England to live. He hoped to rewrite the history of Gothic architecture and make it "perfect."
  • The page ends with a note: "1930 continued" and a handwritten annotation "Trans 7eb 17."

Bottom Page:

• Content:
  • The text continues Moore's biography, discussing his later life and plans.
  • Moore planned and built a house in Hartley Wintney, Hampshire, England, in 1911. The house was situated in a region of rare loveliness.
  • Moore and his wife, along with his daughter Elizabeth Huntington Moore (from his first marriage), lived in this house.
  • The page appears to be part of a larger document, as indicated by the fragmented text and the mention of "Ga" and "M" at the bottom, which might be part of a larger narrative or footnote.

Visual Characteristics:

• The pages are printed on aged, slightly yellowed paper, suggesting the document is historical or archival.
• The text is typed, with some handwritten annotations visible, indicating possible editorial or transcription work.
• The layout is typical of early 20th-century printing, with justified text and clear headings.

Overall Impression:

The document provides a detailed account of Charles Herbert Moore's life, career, and contributions to art history and education, particularly his role at Harvard and the Fogg Museum. It highlights his academic achievements, publications, and personal life, offering insight into his legacy as an influential figure in the field of Gothic architecture and art education.

The image presents a newspaper clipping about the first curator of the Fogg Museum, Charles Herbert Moore. The clipping is torn and features handwritten notes on it.

• Newspaper Clipping
  • The clipping is from an unknown newspaper and is torn at the top left corner.
  • It has a headline that reads "Prof. C. H. Moore Was First Curator of Fogg Museum."
  • The article discusses Charles Herbert Moore's life, including his birth and death dates, education, marriage, and career as a professor and curator.
  • It also mentions his book "The Development and Character of Gothic Architecture" and his work on the Fogg Museum.
• Handwritten Notes
  • There are two handwritten notes on the clipping.
  • The first note, written in pencil, reads "1930 Cont."
  • The second note, written in ink, reads "Trans Feb 17."
• Background
  • The background of the image is a solid gray color.

The image provides information about Charles Herbert Moore's life and career as the first curator of the Fogg Museum. The handwritten notes suggest that the clipping may have been used as a reference or annotation for a larger project or research paper.

The image features a newspaper clipping about Charles Herbert Moore, the first curator of the Fogg Museum. The clipping is yellowed and has a handwritten note in pencil at the bottom that reads "1930 continued" with an arrow pointing to the date "Trans Feb 17."

Below the clipping is another piece of paper with text, but it is not legible due to being cut off. The background of the image is a light gray color.

The image presents a newspaper clipping and a fragment of another article, both centered on a gray background.

The main clipping is a yellowed newspaper article titled "Prof. C. H. Moore Was First Curator of Fogg Museum." The article is written in black text and provides a brief biography of Charles Herbert Moore, including his birth in New York in 1840, his marriage to Mary Jane Tomlinson in 1865, and his career as an instructor and professor at Harvard University. The article also mentions his role as the first curator of the Fogg Museum and his publication of "The Development and Character of Gothic Architecture" in 1890. The clipping is annotated with handwritten notes, including the date "1930" and "Trans Feb 17."

Below the main clipping is a smaller fragment of another article, which appears to be a continuation of the story about Charles Herbert Moore. The text is cut off at the edges, but it mentions his visits to France to rewrite his history of Gothic architecture and his plans to build a house in Hampshire, England.

Overall, the image suggests that the newspaper clippings are related to the life and career of Charles Herbert Moore, a prominent figure in the field of art history and architecture. The annotations and the presence of a second clipping suggest that the image may be part of a larger collection or archive of materials related to Moore's life and work.

The image presents a scanned or photographed collection of two newspaper clippings, likely from the early 20th century, set against a light gray background.

Top Clipping:

• The top clipping is larger and features a headline that reads "Prof. C.H. Moore Was First Curator of Fogg Museum."
• The article provides a biographical sketch of Charles Herbert Moore, who was born in New York in 1840 and died in England on Saturday (no date specified).
• The text describes Moore's education, career, and notable achievements, including his role as the first curator of the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.
• A handwritten note in the bottom-right corner of the clipping reads "1930" and "Trans Feb 17."

Bottom Clipping:

• The bottom clipping is smaller and appears to be a continuation of the article from the top clipping.
• Although the text is partially cut off, it seems to discuss Moore's later life and work, including his frequent visits to France and his plans to build a house in England.
• The clipping also mentions Moore's daughter, Elizabeth Fiske Hewins, and her husband, Huntington Moore.

Overall:

• The image suggests that the clippings are part of a larger collection or archive of historical documents related to Charles Herbert Moore and his work.
• The use of a light gray background helps to highlight the clippings and make them easier to read.