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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794132

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The image shows a paper with typed text and handwritten addition. The content of the paper is a notice about a concert by the Brosa Quartet. It mentions that the Brosa Quartet of London, assisted by Miss Harriet Cohen on the piano, will give a concert in the John Knowles Paine Concert Hall, part of the Music Building, on Monday, October 27, at 8:15 o'clock. The notice is under the auspices of the Divisions of Music and of the Fine Arts and is described as free and open to the public.

At the bottom of the paper, there is handwritten text that reads "Gazette October 18, 1930." The paper has perforations on the left side, suggesting it was bound in a booklet or a loose-leaf notebook. The paper is slightly faded and leans slightly to the right, casting a shadow on a light gray background.

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This image shows a piece of paper with a typed announcement for a concert by the Brosa Quartet. The text is centered on the page and is enclosed within a border. The announcement states that the Brosa Quartet of London, assisted by Miss Harriet Cohen (pianist), will give a concert in the John Knowles Paine Concert Hall, Music Building, on Monday evening, October 27, at 8:15 o'clock. The concert is given under the auspices of the Divisions of Music and of the Fine Arts and will be free and open to the public.

Below the typed text, there is a handwritten note that reads "Gazette October 18, 1930."

The paper has three holes punched along the left side, likely for use in a three-ring binder. The paper appears to be aged, with a slightly yellowed color and a rough edge at the bottom.

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This image displays a single, aged sheet of off-white or cream-colored paper, likely from a typewriter or official letterhead, with three hole punches visible along its left edge — suggesting it was part of a binder or file.

The paper contains a brief, typed announcement centered in the upper portion. Below the typewritten text, a handwritten note in black ink reads: “Gazette October 18, 1930,” indicating the source and date of publication.

The typed announcement reads:

Concert by the Brosa Quartet

Through the courtesy of Mrs. Frederic Shurtleff Coolidge, the Brosa Quartet of London, assisted by Miss Harriet Cohen, pianist, will give a concert in the John Knowles Paine Concert Hall, Music Building, on Monday evening, October 27, at 8.15 o’clock.

This concert is given under the auspices of the Divisions of Music and of the Fine Arts and will be free and open to the public.

The text is formal and informative, written in a standard typewriter font. The paper shows signs of age — slight discoloration and a slightly frayed bottom edge — which, along with the dated reference, suggests it is a historical document from 1930. The background is a plain, neutral light gray, placing full visual focus on the document itself.

Summary: The image is a historical announcement from October 18, 1930, advertising a free public concert by the Brosa Quartet of London, with pianist Harriet Cohen, at Harvard University’s Paine Concert Hall on October 27, 1930, under the auspices of the Divisions of Music and Fine Arts. The notice was published in the "Gazette" and preserved as a typed, hole-punched document.

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The image is a photograph of a printed page from a newspaper or a brochure. The page contains a text announcement about an upcoming concert. The text reads: "Concert by the Brosa Quartet. Through the courtesy of Mrs. Frederic Shurtleff Coolidge, the Brosa Quartet of London, assisted by Miss Harriet Cohen, pianist, will give a concert in the John Knowles Paine Concert Hall, Music Building, on Monday evening, October 27, at 8:15 o'clock. This concert is given under the auspices of the Divisions of Music and of the Fine Arts and will be free and open to the public. Gazette October 18, 1930." The text is written in a serif font and is centered on the page. The page has a beige background and appears to be folded in half.

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The image shows a piece of paper with a printed announcement about a concert. The concert is organized by the Brosa Quartet and is titled "Concert by the Brosa Quartet." The event is scheduled to take place on October 27th, starting at 8:15 PM, in the John Knowles Paine Concert Hall, located in the Music Building. The concert is free and open to the public, and it is being held under the auspices of the Divisions of Music and of the Fine Arts. The announcement includes the names of the performers, Mrs. Frederif Coolidge, the Brosa Quartet of London, and Miss Harriet Cohen, who will be playing the piano. The paper has a few holes on the left side, possibly for binding or attaching it to a folder.

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The image shows a typed announcement or flyer for a concert by the Bossa Quartet. The document is printed on a light-colored paper and appears to be a historical or archival item, dated October 18, 1930, as indicated at the bottom. The text is centered and reads as follows:


Concert by the Bossa Quartet

Through the courtesy of Mrs. Frederic Shurtleff Coolidge, the Bossa Quartet of London, assisted by Miss Harriet Cohen, pianist, will give a concert in the John Knowles Paine Concert Hall, Music Building, on Monday evening, October 27, at 8:15 o'clock.

This concert is given under the auspices of the Divisions of Music and of the Fine Arts and will be free and open to the public.


The document is signed at the bottom with "Gazette October 18, 1930," suggesting it was published in a gazette or official bulletin. The paper has a slightly worn appearance, with visible creases and a few small holes along the left edge, indicating it may have been part of a bound collection or archive. The overall style and formatting suggest it is a formal announcement, likely intended for distribution or display to inform the public about the upcoming musical event.

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The image displays a piece of paper with a typed announcement for a concert by the Brosa Quartet. The paper is beige and has two holes punched in it, indicating that it was likely part of a binder or folder.

  • Title
    • The title of the announcement is "Concert by the Brosa Quartet" and is centered at the top of the page.
  • Text
    • Below the title, there is a paragraph of text that reads: "Through the courtesy of Mrs. Frederie Shurtleff Coolidge, the Brosa Quartet of London, assisted by Miss Harriet Cohen, pianist, will give a concert in the John Knowles Paine Concert Hall, Music Building, on Monday evening, October 27, at 8.15 o'clock. This concert is given under the auspices of the Divisions of Music and of the Fine Arts and will be free and open to the public."
  • Date
    • At the bottom of the page, there is handwritten text that reads "Gazette October 18, 1930".
  • Background
    • The background of the image is a light gray color.

Overall, the image appears to be a scanned or photographed copy of an old document, possibly from a newspaper or program. The text is clear and legible, and the image provides a good view of the document's layout and content.

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The image presents a scanned page from a newspaper or magazine, featuring a concert announcement for the Brosa Quartet. The page is beige with three holes punched along the left side, suggesting it was once part of a binder or notebook.

Concert Details:

  • Date: Monday evening, October 27
  • Time: 8:15 o'clock
  • Location: John Knowles Paine Concert Hall, Music Building
  • Performers: Brosa Quartet of London, assisted by Miss Harriet Cohen (pianist)

Additional Information:

  • The concert is free and open to the public.
  • It is given under the auspices of the Divisions of Music and of the Fine Arts.

Page Details:

  • The page has a light gray background.
  • A handwritten note in the bottom-left corner reads "Gazette October 18, 1930."

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The image presents a scanned or photographed page from a document, likely a scrapbook or album, featuring a newspaper clipping about an upcoming concert. The page is off-white with a rough bottom edge and four holes punched along the left side, indicating it was once part of a binder.

Newspaper Clipping:

  • The clipping is positioned near the top-left corner of the page.
  • It is typed on a small piece of paper, approximately one-quarter of the page's size.
  • The text announces a concert by the Brosa Quartet, courtesy of Mrs. Frederic Shurtleff Coolidge.
  • The concert details include:
    • Date: Monday evening, October 27
    • Time: 8:15 o'clock
    • Location: John Knowles Paine Concert Hall, Music Building
    • Performers: Brosa Quartet of London, assisted by Miss Harriet Cohen, pianist
  • The concert is sponsored by the Divisions of Music and Fine Arts and is free and open to the public.

Handwritten Notation:

  • Below the clipping, in the same left-aligned position, is a handwritten notation in black ink.
  • The text reads: "Gazette October 18, 1930".

Background:

  • The background of the image is a plain gray color, suggesting that the page has been digitally isolated from its original context.

Overall, the image appears to be a historical document or archival material, possibly from a personal collection or institutional archive.

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The image presents a scanned or photographed page of aged paper, featuring a typed announcement for a concert by the Brosa Quartet. The page is off-white and has three holes punched along its left edge.

  • Concert Announcement
    • The announcement is typed in black ink on a rectangular piece of paper that is slightly smaller than the main page.
    • It reads: "Concert by the Brosa Quartet" at the top.
    • Below this, it states: "Through the courtesy of Mrs. Frederic Shurtleff Coolidge, the Brosa Quartet of London, assisted by Miss Harriet Cohen, pianist, will give a concert in the John Knowles Painter Concert Hall, Music Building, on Monday evening, October 27, at 8:15 o'clock."
    • The announcement also mentions that the concert is stern under the auspices of the Divisions of Music and of the Fine Arts and will be free and open to the public.
  • Handwritten Note
    • Below the announcement, handwritten in black ink, is the text: "Gazette October 18,1930".
  • Page Details
    • The page has a light yellowish tint, indicating age.
    • It has three holes punched along its left edge, suggesting it was once part of a binder or folder.
    • The background behind the page is plain gray.

In summary, the image shows an aged page with a typed announcement for a concert by the Brosa Quartet, accompanied by a handwritten note indicating the source and date. The page itself appears to be from an older document, likely from the early 20th century given the date mentioned.