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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 793974

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The image is of a newspaper page from The New York Times, dated Sunday, April 6, 1930. The photograph on the front page shows a large suspension bridge spanning a body of water, with a city skyline visible in the background. The bridge appears to be the Williamsburg Bridge, connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn in New York City. The water below the bridge is choppy, with visible waves and reflections. There is also a boat navigating the waters beneath the bridge. The overall tone of the image is sepia, giving it an aged, vintage appearance. The top of the page includes the newspaper's masthead and the date. The image captures a historical moment in New York City, highlighting the bridge and the urban landscape.

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This image is a page from the New York Times dated April 6, 1930. The headline reads "The New York Times" in large, bold letters at the top.

The front page prominently features a black-and-white photograph depicting a significant event along the East River in New York City. The photograph captures the aftermath of what appears to be a substantial flood or storm surge. The water is turbulent with waves crashing against the shoreline.

In the background, you can see a bridge crossing the river and parts of the city skyline, including some notable buildings and industrial structures. The date, "Sunday, April 6, 1930," is clearly printed at the top of the page.

The photo is framed by the usual New York Times layout, with the name of the newspaper and the date prominently displayed, indicating it was published on that particular day. The image likely reflects the impact of a natural disaster or significant weather event on the city.

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The image is of the front page of The New York Times newspaper, dated Sunday, April 6, 1930. The headline is partially visible and reads "The New York Times." The main photograph on the front page depicts a scene of the East River in New York City, with a large plume of smoke or steam billowing up from the water. In the background, the skyline of the city, including several tall buildings, is visible. There are also a few boats on the water. The overall tone of the image is sepia, giving it an old or vintage appearance. The photograph is credited to "N. Flayderman" and the image is labeled as "The New York Times Picture of the Week." There is also an inscription at the top left corner that says "Naumberg."

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The image is a front page of "The New York Times" newspaper dated Sunday, April 6, 1930. The headline and main visual focus on a large photograph that spans most of the front page.

In the photograph:

  • There is a dramatic view of a large suspension bridge, likely the George Washington Bridge, which spans across the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey.
  • Below the bridge, a ship is seen navigating through the water, creating noticeable waves and wake.
  • The photograph captures a broad view of the river, the bridge's massive towers, and the surrounding landscape, giving a sense of scale and grandeur to the bridge.
  • The image has a sepia-toned appearance, which is characteristic of photographs from that era.

Additionally, there are some handwritten notes at the top of the page, likely personal annotations, including the name "Naumberg." The newspaper is preserved in a somewhat aged condition, with visible wear and tear.

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This image is a front page of a newspaper from The New York Times, dated Sunday, April 6, 1930. The headline is partially visible at the top, showing "The New Y...".

The main feature of the front page is a large black-and-white photograph. The photograph depicts a scene of a river with turbulent waters, likely due to flooding or a dam release. The water appears to be flowing rapidly, creating white froth and waves.

In the background, there is a bridge spanning the river, with several people visible on it. Behind the bridge, a cityscape is visible, including several prominent buildings, which appear to be industrial smokestacks or chimneys, suggesting an urban area.

There is also a smaller boat navigating the rough waters in the river. The caption below the photo reads "Flood Waters Rage Through..." but the rest of the caption is not fully visible.

The newspaper page is bound on the left side, and there are visible binding holes along the edge. The paper appears to be slightly aged and yellowed, consistent with its historical nature.

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The image is of a page from the "New York Times" dated Sunday, April 6, 1930. The page features a large photograph that appears to be taken from the East River, looking towards the Manhattan skyline. The photograph captures a scene with a notable amount of water turbulence, possibly due to strong currents or tides.

In the foreground, there are boats navigating the water, including one with a funnel, which suggests it might be a tugboat. The background shows the distinctive skyline of New York City, with some recognizable buildings and structures, including what looks like the Queensboro Bridge (also known as the 59th Street Bridge) spanning the river. The photograph is framed within the newspaper layout and has the caption "Flagship of the Fleet" at the bottom, indicating the possible significance of the vessel in the image.

The page is bound with two metal rings on the left side, suggesting that it is part of a collection or scrapbook. The newspaper itself has a sepia tone, which is typical for photographs from this era.

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This is an image of a vintage newspaper page, specifically from "The New York Times," dated Sunday, April 6, 1930. The paper is showing some signs of age, with yellowing and slight wear along the edges. At the top left, there's a handwritten annotation "Naumburg."

The main feature of the page is a sepia-toned photograph that dominates the layout. The photo captures a scene with a body of water, most likely a river. In the foreground, a boat is seen moving towards the left, creating a wake behind it. A bridge spans the river in the background, and the silhouette of a city skyline with several skyscrapers is faintly visible through what appears to be a mist or light fog. The water has a reflective quality, mirroring the structures above it to an extent.

There are no visible captions or accompanying text that provide context for the photograph within the visible portion of the page. The image has punched holes on the left side, suggesting it may have been stored in a binder or a file.

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This image is the front page of The New York Times from Sunday, April 6, 1930. It features a sepia-toned photograph of the East River in New York City. In the foreground of the image, there is a boat leaving a large wake in the water, with water spraying up dramatically. Further in the background, another boat can be seen traveling on the river. Additionally, a bridge spans across the river, and there are several buildings visible through a hazy atmosphere, possibly due to fog or industrial smoke. The top of the page shows the date and partial title of the newspaper, "The New York Times."

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The image is a portion of a newspaper page, specifically "The New York Times" dated Sunday, April 6, 1930. The photograph featured prominently shows a river scene with a bridge spanning across the water. There is a boat or ship in the water moving away from the viewer, causing visible ripples or waves. The background shows a city skyline with buildings or skyscrapers that appear somewhat obscured or faded, likely due to fog, mist, or the aged quality of the photograph. The text "Naumberg" and "New York Times April 6, 1930" are handwritten on the white border above the newspaper image. The overall photo has a sepia tone, giving it an antique appearance.

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The image depicts a vintage newspaper clipping from The New York Times, dated Sunday, April 6, 1930. The headline at the top reads "Sunday, April 6, 1930" and prominently displays the newspaper's name, "The New York Times."

The central illustration is a sepia-toned photograph showcasing a scenic view of a cityscape. The photograph captures a broad river with a large bridge spanning across it. The bridge appears to be a suspension or cable-stayed design, with its towers rising prominently against the skyline. In the background, the city skyline is visible, featuring tall, imposing buildings that suggest a major urban center, likely New York City, given the context of the newspaper.

On the river below, several boats are visible, including a larger vessel in the foreground that appears to be a steamship or a similar type of watercraft, leaving a trail of ripples in the water. The overall atmosphere of the image conveys a sense of early 20th-century urban life, with the blend of industrial and architectural elements typical of the era. The photograph is framed within the newspaper layout, with additional text and design elements at the edges, including a small caption or label in the bottom right corner that reads "FLAG OF", though the rest of the text is partially obscured.

The image is mounted on a light-colored backing, likely for archival or display purposes, and has visible perforations along the left edge, indicating it may have been part of a bound collection or scrapbook. The overall tone and style suggest it is a historical artifact, capturing a moment in time from the early 1930s.