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The image appears to be a photograph of a page containing clippings of newspaper articles about the acquisition of a Guelph Casket by the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University. The articles are dated December 1930 and are from various newspapers such as the New York Times, Evening Post, Herald, Christian Science Monitor, and Post. The clippings provide details about the casket, its historical significance, and its origin from the Guelph Treasure. The text mentions that the casket was made in Palermo, Sicily, in the twelfth century and was originally intended for a jewel casket but later used for ecclesiastical purposes to enshrine sacred relics. The articles also discuss the Guelph Treasure and its ownership by the Dukes of Brunswick.

The image is a page from a scrapbook or collection, featuring several newspaper clippings and handwritten notes related to the acquisition of an ivory casket from the Guelph Treasure by the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The clippings are dated from December 1930 and are from various newspapers, including the New York Times, New York Evening Post, Herald, and Christian Science Monitor.

The main headlines and content of the clippings include:

1. "FOGG MUSEUM GETS A GUELPH CASKET" from the N.Y. Times, dated Dec. 13. It mentions that the museum has acquired an object from the Guelph Treasure, a rare ivory casket from Palermo, Sicily, made in the 12th century. The price paid for the object is not disclosed.

2. "RARE CASKET SOLD TO FOGG MUSEUM" from the N.Y. Evening Post, dated Dec. 15. It highlights that this is the first important part of the Guelph Treasure to be sold since it came to New York for exhibition.

3. "HARVARD OBTAINS RELIC OF ITALY" from the Herald, dated Dec. 13. It describes the acquisition of the casket from the Goldschmidt Galleries and mentions the historical significance of the Guelph Treasure.

4. "Fogg Museum Acquires Ivory Casket of the Guelph Treasure" from a transcript, dated Dec. 20. It provides detailed information about the casket, its origin, and its historical context.

5. "ANTIQUE ART PIECE BOUGHT BY HARVARD" from the Post, dated Dec. 14. It briefly mentions the purchase of the ivory casket.

6. A note from the Christian Science Monitor, dated Dec. 27, 1930, discussing the Guelph Treasure and its historical significance.

7. A note from the Gazette, dated Dec. 27, 1930, listing exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, including the Naumburg Bequest, 19th century watercolors, and Rembrandt Etchings.

The clippings and notes provide a comprehensive overview of the acquisition and historical importance of the ivory casket from the Guelph Treasure.

This image displays a single page from a scrapbook or archival file, featuring seven newspaper clippings from December 1930, all concerning the acquisition of a rare ivory casket by the Fogg Art Museum (Harvard University).

The clippings are from different publications and are arranged in a somewhat grid-like fashion, with handwritten dates and source names above or beside each article.

Here is a description of each clipping (from top to bottom, left to right):

1. New York Times (Dec. 13) – “FOGG MUSEUM GETS A GUELPH CASKET”: Reports that the Fogg Art Museum acquired an ivory casket from the Guelph Treasure, formerly held by the Goldschmidt Galleries. The purchase was made through the Alpheus Hyatt Fund, with the price undisclosed. The casket, made in Palermo, Sicily, in the 12th century, originally intended for secular use, later came into ecclesiastical hands for sacred relics. It was valued at $5,000,000.

2. New York Evening Post (Dec. 13) – “RARE CASKET SOLD TO FOGG MUSEUM”: Confirms the purchase from the Goldschmidt Galleries in New York, noting it is the first major piece of the Guelph Treasure sold to the U.S. It was one of six pieces purchased in Frankfurt before being brought to the Cleveland Museum of Art. The casket is made of ivory, wood, and bronze, features a tower form, and is thought to show Oriental influence.

3. Herald (Dec. 13) – “HARVARD OBTAINS RELIC OF IVORY”: Another account of the acquisition, reiterating the casket’s origin in Palermo, Sicily, in the 12th century, its acquisition from the Goldschmidt galleries, and its value of $5,000,000. It notes the casket was originally intended as jewelry but later used for religious relics.

4. Transcript (Dec. 20) – “Fogg Museum Acquires Ivory Casket of the Guelph Treasure”: A more detailed account, mentioning the casket’s 12th-century Sicilian origin (Palermo), tower form, and its transition from possible secular use to ecclesiastical use. It describes the Guelph Treasure as the greatest remaining medieval treasure of ecclesiastical art, with some pieces like a portrait of Christ dating to 1451.

5. Post (Dec. 14) – “ANTIQUE ART PIECE BOUGHT BY HARVARD”: A brief wire service (AP) report announcing the purchase of an ivory casket from the Guelph Treasure by the Fogg Art Museum, made in Palermo in the 12th century, purchased through the Alpheus Hyatt Fund.

6. Christian Science Monitor (Dec. 27, 1930) – “The Guelph Treasure”: A concise report from the same date as the Gazette. It reiterates that the casket, a significant item from the Guelph Treasure (described as “important”), was bought by the Fogg Art Museum. It was made in 12th-century Palermo and intended to contain jewelry before being used for sacred relics.

7. Gazette (Dec. 27, 1930) – “FOGG ART MUSEUM”: This clipping appears unrelated to the casket. It simply announces two exhibitions: “Paintings of the Naumburg Bequest” and “Exhibition of Rembrandt Etchings.”

Overall Context:
The page documents widespread media coverage of a major art acquisition by a prestigious American museum – the purchase of a key 12th-century artifact from the historically significant Guelph Treasure. The articles emphasize the casket’s rarity, origin, material, value, and its transition from secular to sacred use. The handwritten annotations and the physical arrangement suggest a curated collection of press coverage for institutional or personal records.

The entire scrapbook page has three punched holes along the left margin, indicating it was meant to be stored in a binder.

Note on Terminology: The object is consistently referred to in the articles as the “Guelph Treasure” (not ‘Guelp’ – the OCR misread ‘Guelph’ as ‘Guelp’ in some headlines). The Guelph Treasure is a well-known collection of medieval ecclesiastical art. The casket, made in Norman Sicily, is a famous piece from this collection. The articles note its sale as “the first important part of [the] Guelph Treasure to be purchased here [in the U.S.]”.

This acquisition was a significant cultural event in 1930, and this page serves as a historical record of contemporary reporting on it.

The image is a collage of newspaper clippings from the 1930s, focusing on the acquisition of medieval art pieces by the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The clippings highlight the museum's purchase of a Guelph casket, an ivory casket from the Guelph treasure, and other medieval art pieces. The clippings are from various newspapers, including The New York Times, The New York Evening Post, The Herald, and The Christian Science Monitor. The clippings provide details about the acquisitions, including the price paid for the items, their historical significance, and the context of their discovery. The clippings also mention the exhibition of these pieces at the Fogg Art Museum, where admission was charged.

The image is a compilation of several newspaper clippings from various publications, dated between December 13 and December 27, 1930. The clippings are arranged in a collage format on what appears to be a piece of paper or a scrapbook page. Each clipping contains a headline and text, and they are organized in a somewhat haphazard manner, with some overlapping others.

Clippings Description:

1. Top Left Clipping:

   • Headline: "FOGG MUSEUM GETS A GUELPH CASKET"
   • Text: This clipping discusses the acquisition of a Guelph casket by the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University. The casket is described as an ivory object from the Guelph treasure, with a purchase price that is not disclosed. It is noted that the casket is a significant part of the Guelph treasure, which was acquired by the museum.

2. Top Middle Clipping:

   • Headline: "RARE CASKET SOLD TO FOGG MUSEUM"
   • Text: This clipping reiterates the sale of a rare casket to the Fogg Museum. It highlights the casket's historical significance and its origin from the Guelph treasure. The casket is described as being made in the twelfth century and is considered one of the few known examples of its type.

3. Top Right Clipping:

   • Headline: "HARVARD OBTAINS RELIC OF ITALY"
   • Text: This clipping discusses Harvard University's acquisition of an ivory casket from the Guelph treasure. It mentions that the casket is now on view at the museum and provides details about its construction and historical context. The casket is described as an important piece of medieval ecclesiastical art.

4. Middle Left Clipping:

   • Headline: "FOGG MUSEUM ACQUIRES IVORY CASKET OF THE GUELPH TREASURE"
   • Text: This clipping provides further details about the Fogg Museum's acquisition of the Guelph casket. It describes the casket's design and construction, noting its ivory and bronze materials and its medieval origin. The text also mentions the casket's historical significance and its place within the Guelph treasure.

5. Middle Right Clipping:

   • Headline: "THE GUELPH TREASURE"
   • Text: This clipping offers a detailed description of the Guelph Treasure, which includes the ivory casket. It discusses the treasure's origin, its historical context, and its significance within medieval art. The casket is described as a rare and valuable piece, with intricate craftsmanship and historical importance.

6. Bottom Left Clipping:

   • Headline: "ANTIQUITY ART PIECE BOUGHT BY HARVARD"
   • Text: This clipping briefly mentions the purchase of an antique art piece by Harvard University. It does not provide specific details about the piece but refers to it as a significant acquisition.

7. Bottom Right Clipping:

   • Headline: "FOGG ART MUSEUM"
   • Text: This clipping advertises an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring paintings of the Naumburg Bequest, an exhibition of 19th-century watercolors, and an exhibition of Rembrandt Etchings. It provides dates and details about the exhibitions.

Analysis and Description:

The image is a collection of newspaper clippings that document the acquisition of a Guelph casket by the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University in December 1930. The clippings provide detailed information about the casket, its historical significance, and its place within the Guelph treasure. They also mention other exhibitions and acquisitions by the museum during that period.

The Guelph casket is described as a rare and valuable piece of medieval ecclesiastical art, made of ivory and bronze, and originating from the twelfth century. It is considered one of the few known examples of its type and is part of the Guelph treasure, which has a rich historical context.

The clippings highlight the importance of the acquisition for the Fogg Art Museum and its contribution to the study and appreciation of medieval art. They also provide insight into the museum's activities and exhibitions during that time, showcasing its role in preserving and displaying significant art pieces.

The image depicts a collection of newspaper clippings or articles from various publications, all dated around December 1930, focusing on the acquisition of an ivory casket by the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The clippings are presented on a single page, with each article from a different newspaper or publication, as indicated by the headings and bylines.

Key Details from the Image:

1. Top Left: New York Times (Dec. 13)

• Headline: "FOGG MUSEUM GETS RARE IVORY CASKET"
• Subheadline: "Price Paid for Guelph Collection on View Here Is Not Disclosed"
• Content:
  • The Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University has acquired a Guelph treasure from the Goldschmidt Galleries, 730 Fifth Avenue, New York.
  • The treasure, a 12th-century ivory casket, is part of the Guelph collection. It was purchased through the museum's Alpheus Hyatt Fund.
  • The price paid for the casket is undisclosed.
  • The casket is described as a rare and important example of medieval art, originally made in Palermo, Sicily, in the 12th century. It was used in workshops at Palermo and is one of the few known examples of its type.
  • The casket is valued at approximately $50,000.

2. Top Right: New York Evening Post (Dec. 15)

• Headline: "RARE CASKET SOLD TO FOGG MUSEUM"
• Subheadline: "Is First Important Part of Guelph Treasure to Be Purchased Here"
• Content:
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired an ivory casket made in the 12th century in Sicily.
  • The casket is part of the Guelph treasure, which was first brought to New York for exhibition by the Goldschmidt Galleries.
  • It is described as a rare example of medieval art, originally made in Palermo, Sicily, and is one of the few known examples of its type.
  • The casket is valued at $50,000 and was purchased through the Alpheus Hyatt Fund.

3. Middle Right: Herald (Dec. 13)

• Headline: "HARVARD OBTAINS RELIC OF ITALY"
• Subheadline: "Fogg Art Museum Buys Ivory Casket Made in Sicily in 12th Century"
• Content:
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired an ivory casket made in Palermo, Sicily, in the 12th century.
  • The casket is part of the Guelph treasure and was purchased through the Alpheus Hyatt Fund.
  • The casket is described as a rare example of medieval art, originally made in Palermo and used in workshops at Palermo. It is one of the few known examples of its type.
  • The casket is valued at $50,000.

4. Bottom Left: Christian Science Monitor (Dec. 27, 1930)

• Headline: "Fogg Museum Acquires Ivory Casket of the Guelph Treasure"
• Content:
  • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired an ivory casket from the Goldschmidt Galleries, 730 Fifth Avenue, New York.
  • The casket is part of the Guelph treasure, which has been on public exhibition at the museum for the first time in America.
  • The casket is described as a rare example of medieval art, originally made in Palermo, Sicily, in the 12th century. It was used in workshops at Palermo and is one of the few known examples of its type.
  • The casket is valued at $50,000.

5. Bottom Right: Gazette (Dec. 27, 1930)

• Headline: "FOGG ART MUSEUM"
• Content:
  • This section mentions an exhibition of paintings by the Naumburg Bequest, featuring 19th-century watercolors and Rembrandt etchings.

Overall Context:

• The articles collectively highlight the acquisition of a significant medieval artifact—an ivory casket from the 12th century—by the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
• The casket is part of the Guelph treasure and is noted for its historical and artistic importance, being one of the few known examples of its type.
• The purchase was made through the Alpheus Hyatt Fund, and the value of the casket is consistently reported as $50,000 across the articles.
• The casket is described as having been made in Palermo, Sicily, and used in workshops there, reflecting its origins in medieval Europe.

Visual Layout:

• The page is formatted like a scrapbook or archive, with multiple clippings arranged side by side.
• Each article is clearly labeled with the publication name and date.
• Handwritten notes and markings (e.g., "transcript Dec. 20") are visible, suggesting the page may have been part of a research or archival collection.

This image provides a historical snapshot of the Fogg Art Museum's acquisition of a significant medieval artifact in 1930, showcasing the importance of the casket and the museum's efforts to acquire rare and valuable pieces of art.

The image is a scanned newspaper clipping from the Fogg Art Museum, featuring a collection of news articles about the museum's acquisitions and exhibitions. The clipping is dated December 1930 and includes articles from various newspapers, including the New York Times, Herald, and Christian Science Monitor.

Article 1: Fogg Museum Gets a Guelph Casket

• The Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University has acquired an object from the Guelph treasure from the Goldschmidt Galleries 730 Fifth Avenue, where the treasure is now on view according to the announcement yesterday.
• Admission to the exhibition for the benefit of the Big Sister, the Fogg Museum made the purchase through the Alpheus Hyatt Fund, the price paid for the object was not disclosed.
• The casket, which was one of the known examples of the type of twelfth-century art. It is one of the known examples of the type of twelfth-century art. The casket, but at an early period came to New York for exhibition. One other small item of the treasure was sold to a private collector, whose name has not been disclosed. Six pieces were purchased in Frankfurt, Germany, before the treasure was brought here by the Cleveland Museum of Art.
• The Fogg Museum was enabled to make the purchase by the provisions of the Alpheus Hyatt Fund, but the amount paid for the caskets has not been made public.
• The casket is constructed of oak wood, ivory and bronze, in the form of a tower. It was made at Palermo, Sicily, in the twelfth century, and is said to be one of the few known examples of this type of twelfth century art.
• Both the body of the casket and the lid are octagonal in shape, the lid rising in a tower on which is affixed a plaque and three round arches, one of ivory. Something of its design can perhaps be traced to Oriental influence.
• It is thought that the casket was originally used for some purpose other than ecclesiastical, perhaps to contain jewelry, but that at an early time it came into the hands of the church and was used to enshrine relics.
• The Guelph Treasure Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, has acquired an object described as an Ivory Casket in Tower form made in Palermo, Sicily, in the twelfth century. This is considered an important piece in the Guelph treasure of medieval art, previously described in detail in these columns, and now on exhibition at the Goldschmidt Galleries, New York. The casket came from a workshop center of one of the European settlements of Christian artisans that existed during the Middle Ages.

Article 2: Harvard Obtains Relic of Italy

• Fogg Art Museum Buys Ivory Casket Made in Sicily In 12th Century
• (Special Dispatch to The Herald) NEW YORK, Dec. 12-The Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University has acquired from the Goldschmidt galleries, 730 Fifth avenue, where the treasure is now on view, according to announcement today, a relic of the benefit of the Alpheus Hyatt Fund. The price paid for the piece was not disclosed.
• It is an ivory casket in tower form made in Palermo, Sicily, in the 12th century. It is one of the few known examples of this type of 12th century art. The casket was originally intended for a jewel casket, but as an early period came into ecclesiastical hands and was used for sacred relics. It came from the workshops at Palermo, where one of the most important settlements of the Orient existed during the Normanic-Staufic period.
• The Guelph treasure of medieval enclesiastical art was owned for centuries by the Duke of Brunswick. The collection was purchased from the present duke, son-in-law of the former Kaiser, this year by a group of dealers. It is said to have a value of $5,000,000.

Article 3: Fogg Museum Acquires Ivory Casket of the Guelph Treasure

• The Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University has acquired from the Goldschmidt Galleries, 730 Fifth Avenue, where the treasure is now on view according to the announcement yesterday.
• Admission to the exhibition for the benefit of the Big Sister, the Fogg Museum made the purchase through the Alpheus Hyatt Fund, the price paid for the object was not disclosed.
• The casket, which was one of the known examples of the type of twelfth-century art. It is one of the known examples of the type of twelfth-century art. The casket, but at an early period came to New York for exhibition. One other small item of the treasure was sold to a private collector, whose name has not been disclosed. Six pieces were purchased in Frankfurt, Germany, before the treasure was brought here by the Cleveland Museum of Art.
• The Fogg Museum was enabled to make the purchase by the provisions of the Alpheus Hyatt Fund, but the amount paid for the caskets has not been made public.
• The casket is constructed of oak wood, ivory and bronze, in the form of a tower. It was made at Palermo, Sicily, in the twelfth century, and is said to be one of the few known examples of this type of twelfth century art.
• Both the body of the casket and the lid are octagonal in shape, the lid rising in a tower on which is affixed a plaque and three round arches, one of ivory. Something of its design can perhaps be traced to Oriental influence.
• It is thought that the casket was originally used for some purpose other than ecclesiastical, perhaps to contain jewelry, but that at an early time it came into the hands of the church and was used to enshrine relics.
• The Guelph Treasure Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, has acquired an object described as an Ivory Casket in Tower form made in Palermo, Sicily, in the twelfth century. This is considered an important piece in the Guelph treasure of medieval art, previously described in detail in these columns, and now on exhibition at the Goldschmidt Galleries, New York. The casket came from a workshop center of one of the European settlements of Christian artisans that existed during the Middle Ages.

Article 4: Antique Art Piece Bought by Harvard

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This image presents a collection of newspaper clippings, each detailing the acquisition of a significant artifact by the Fogg Art Museum. The clippings are arranged in a collage on a beige background, with some featuring handwritten dates and notes.

The clippings cover various topics, including:

• The purchase of a rare casket from the Goldschmidt Galleries
• The acquisition of an ivory casket from the Guelph Treasure
• The discovery of a medieval art piece in Palermo, Sicily
• The exhibition of Rembrandt etchings at the Fogg Art Museum

Each clipping provides insight into the museum's efforts to expand its collection and showcase its holdings to the public. The handwritten notes and dates add a personal touch, suggesting that the clippings were carefully curated and preserved by someone with a deep interest in the museum's activities.

Overall, this image offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of the Fogg Art Museum and its commitment to collecting and showcasing important works of art.

The image shows a photocopied page of newspaper clippings about the Fogg Art Museum acquiring an ivory casket from the Guelph Treasure.

The page is off-white and features nine newspaper clippings, each with a different headline related to the acquisition of the ivory casket. The clippings are arranged in three columns, with three clippings per column. The headlines include "FOGG MUSEUM GETS A GUELPH CASKET", "RARE CASKET SOLD TO FOGG MUSEUM", and "HARVARD OBTAINS RELIC OF ITALY".

The clippings are from various newspapers, including the New York Times, New York Evening Post, and Christian Science Monitor, and are dated between December 13 and December 27, 1930. Some of the clippings have handwritten notes on them, including dates and publication names.

The background of the image is light gray, suggesting that it may be a digital scan or photocopy of the original page. Overall, the image appears to be a collection of historical newspaper articles related to the acquisition of a significant art piece by the Fogg Art Museum.

The image presents a collection of newspaper clippings, arranged on a sheet of paper with three holes punched along the left edge. The clippings are from various newspapers and date back to December 1930.

Newspaper Clippings:

• New York Times (Dec. 13): "Fogg Museum Gets a Guelph Casket"
• New York Evening Post (Dec. 15): "Rare Casket Sold to Fogg Museum"
• Herald (Dec. 13): "Harvard Obtains Relic of Italy"
• Transcript (Dec. 20): "Fogg Museum Acquires Ivory Casket of the Guelph Treasure"
• Yost (Dec. 14): "Antique Art Piece Bought by Harvard"
• Christian Science Monitor (Dec. 27, 1930): "The Guelph Treasure"
• Gazette (Dec. 27, 1930): "Fogg Art Museum"

Handwritten Notes:

• The handwritten notes provide additional context to the clippings, including:
  • Newspaper titles and dates
  • Brief descriptions of the articles

Visual Description:

• The clippings are yellowed and have a vintage appearance.
• The text is in black ink, with some articles featuring images or illustrations.
• The handwritten notes are written in black ink and appear to be from the same time period as the clippings.

Overall Impression:

• The image suggests that the person who created the collection was interested in art, history, and culture.
• The use of newspaper clippings and handwritten notes creates a sense of nostalgia and historical significance.
• The image provides a unique glimpse into the past, highlighting the acquisition of a significant art piece by Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum.