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The image shows a document with two sections, each on a separate card, which appear to be part of an informational flyer or announcement from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
Top Section:
Bottom Section:
The cards are affixed to a larger piece of paper, which appears to be a single-page announcement or flyer. The text is printed in a serif font and is centered on the cards. The overall tone of the document suggests it is an announcement or invitation for a public exhibition and lecture related to archaeological excavations at Ur.
This image is a scanned document consisting of two separate printed notices placed on a single sheet of paper. The sheet has three punched holes on the left side, suggesting it was part of a binder or notebook. The notices are related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University and are printed on a light beige or cream-colored paper.
The top notice announces a "Loan Exhibition of Objects Excavated at Ur by the Joint Expedition of the British Museum and the Museum of the University of Pennsylvania." The exhibition is scheduled from January 5 to February 1, 1931, and is open to the public.
The bottom notice is about a lecture titled "Excavations Undertaken by the Joint Expedition of the British Museum and the Museum of the University of Pennsylvania at Ur of the Chaldees." The lecture is to be given by Dr. R. H. Pfeiffer, Curator of the Semitic Museum of Harvard University, on Monday, January 26th at 4:30 P.M., and it is also open to the public.
The text on both notices is in a formal, serif font, typical of official announcements from that era. The document appears to be well-preserved, with some slight discoloration and minor wear, indicating its age.
This image displays a vintage, aged paper document—likely a program, announcement, or cover sheet—held together by three binder holes along its left edge. The paper has a cream or light beige color, indicating its age, and is placed against a plain, light gray background.
The content is printed in black, formal serif typeface and is organized into two distinct rectangular blocks of text, both centered on the page. These blocks appear to be separate but related announcements for events held at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in 1931.
Top Announcement:
FOGG ART MUSEUM — HARVARD UNIVERSITY
LOAN EXHIBITION OF
OBJECTS EXCAVATED AT UR BY THE JOINT EXPEDITION OF
THE BRITISH MUSEUM AND THE MUSEUM OF
THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
JANUARY 5 TO FEBRUARY 1, 1931
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This section announces a temporary loan exhibition featuring artifacts excavated at the ancient Sumerian city of Ur, a significant archaeological site in modern-day Iraq. The discoveries were made by a joint expedition undertaken by the British Museum and the University of Pennsylvania’s Museum.
Bottom Announcement:
FOGG ART MUSEUM — HARVARD UNIVERSITY
EXCAVATIONS UNDERTAKEN BY THE JOINT EXPEDITION OF
THE BRITISH MUSEUM AND THE MUSEUM OF THE UNIVER-
SITY OF PENNSYLVANIA AT UR OF THE CHALDEES
LECTURE
BY
DR. R. H. PFEIFFER
CURATOR OF THE SEMITIC MUSEUM OF HARVARD UNIVERSITY
MONDAY, JANUARY 26th AT 4.30 P.M.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This section advertises a public lecture related to the same excavation. The lecture, focused on the “Excavations... at Ur of the Chaldees,” was delivered by Dr. R. H. Pfeiffer, then Curator of the Semitic Museum at Harvard University. The event was scheduled for Monday, January 26, 1931, at 4:30 p.m.
Context and Significance:
This document records a moment in early 20th-century archaeology and museology, specifically related to the famous 1920s Ur excavations led by Sir Leonard Woolley, jointly sponsored by the British Museum and the Penn Museum. The artifacts and findings were a major draw in major universities and museums across the United States. The lecture by Dr. Pfeiffer—a renowned Semitic scholar—would have provided expert interpretation of the finds, connecting ancient Mesopotamian civilization to biblical and historical studies.
The artifact itself is a historical piece, reflecting the educational outreach efforts of Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum and the broader academic and public interest in Mesopotamian archaeology during the interwar period. The paper’s age and presentation suggest it was likely part of a larger folder or archive related to the exhibition or lecture series.
The image shows a folded paper with two cards attached to it. The first card reads "FOGG ART MUSEUM—HARVARD UNIVERSITY" and "LOAN EXHIBITION OF OBJECTS EXCAVATED AT UR BY THE JOINT EXPEDITION OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM AND THE MUSEUM OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA." The exhibition is open to the public from January 5 to February 1, 1931. The second card reads "FOGG ART MUSEUM—HARVARD UNIVERSITY" and "EXCAVATIONS UNDERTAKEN BY THE JOINT EXPEDITION OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM AND THE MUSEUM OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA AT UR OF THE CHALDEES." The lecture is by Dr. R. H. Pfeiffer, curator of the Semitic Museum of Harvard University, and it will take place on Monday, January 26th at 4:30 P.M. and is open to the public.
The image shows two cards that are placed on top of each other. They are probably invitation cards. The cards are cream-colored and have black text printed on them. The cards are placed on a white surface. The cards have holes on the left side, which might be for attaching them to a binder. The cards are probably for an exhibition that is open to the public.
The image depicts a printed announcement or flyer from the Fogg Art Museum—Harvard University. The document is divided into two sections, each providing details about an event related to archaeological and academic activities.
This section announces a loan exhibition featuring artifacts excavated at the ancient city of Ur by a collaborative effort between the British Museum and the University of Pennsylvania. The exhibition ran from January 5 to February 1, 1931, and was open to the public.
This section promotes a lecture on the excavations conducted at Ur by the same joint expedition. The lecture was delivered by Dr. R. H. Pfeiffer, the Curator of the Semitic Museum at Harvard University, and took place on Monday, January 26th at 4:30 P.M. It was also open to the public.
The document serves as an informational flyer for two related events hosted by the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in 1931. The first is an exhibition showcasing artifacts from the Ur excavations, while the second is a lecture providing further insights into the archaeological work conducted at the site. Both events were open to the public, emphasizing the museum's commitment to education and public engagement with historical and archaeological discoveries.
The design is simple and formal, typical of institutional announcements from the early 20th century. The text is centered and presented in a clear, typed format, with a clean and organized layout.
This image shows a photo of two old, typed exhibition notices that are attached to a larger sheet of beige paper or card. The two notices appear slightly yellowed with age and have darkened edges, suggesting they are of historical nature.
The upper notice reads:
FOGG ART MUSEUM—HARVARD UNIVERSITY
LOAN EXHIBITION OF
OBJECTS EXCAVATED AT UR BY THE JOINT EXPEDITION OF
THE BRITISH MUSEUM AND THE MUSEUM OF
THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
JANUARY 5 TO FEBRUARY 1, 1931
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The lower notice reads:
FOGG ART MUSEUM—HARVARD UNIVERSITY
EXCAVATIONS UNDERTAKEN BY THE JOINT EXPEDITION OF
THE BRITISH MUSEUM AND THE MUSEUM OF THE UNIVER-
SITY OF PENNSYLVANIA AT UR OF THE CHALDEES
LECTURE
BY
DR. R. H. PFEIFFER
CURATOR OF THE SEMITIC MUSEUM OF HARVARD UNIVERSITY
MONDAY, JANUARY 26TH AT 4:30 P.M.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
There are two holes punched on the left side of the larger beige sheet, suggesting that these notices were likely filed or kept in a binder. The date indicates that the exhibition and lecture were held in 1931, which provides a historical context regarding the timeframe of the events advertised.
The image shows a piece of paper with two separate announcements, both related to events at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University. The paper is off-white and has three hole punches, suggesting it might be part of a binder or archive.
The top announcement is for a loan exhibition titled "Objects Excavated at Ur by the Joint Expedition of the British Museum and the Museum of the University of Pennsylvania," which is scheduled to take place from January 5 to February 1, 1931. This exhibition is open to the public.
The bottom announcement is for a lecture on the "Excavations Undertaken by the Joint Expedition of the British Museum and the Museum of the University of Pennsylvania at Ur of the Chaldees." The lecture will be delivered by Dr. R. H. Pfeiffer, Curator of the Semitic Museum of Harvard University, on Monday, January 26th, at 4:30 P.M. This event is also open to the public.
An old exhibition display page. It’s a large, pale cream sheet with two small tan placards pasted on it in the upper and middle areas. The left edge has three binder holes, suggesting it came from a binder. Both placards contain uppercase text about Foggi Art Museum – Harvard University events: the top one is a loan exhibition of objects excavated at Ur (January 5 to February 1, 1931, open to the public). The bottom placard is about excavations at Ur by the joint British Museum–University of Pennsylvania expedition, and includes a lecture by Dr. R. H. Pfeiffer (also open to the public). The overall look is vintage and archival, with slight wear and staining on the placards.
The image shows a beige sheet of paper with two affixed printed cards, arranged one above the other.
The top card announces a loan exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. It details that the exhibition features objects excavated at Ur by the joint expedition of the British Museum and the University of Pennsylvania Museum. The exhibition is dated from January 5 to February 1, 1931, and is open to the public.
The bottom card announces a lecture, also hosted by the Fogg Art Museum. The lecture is titled "Excavations Undertaken by the Joint Expedition of the British Museum and the Museum of the University of Pennsylvania at Ur of the Chaldees" and is presented by Dr. R. H. Pfeiffer, curator of the Semitic Museum of Harvard University. The lecture is scheduled for Monday, January 26th at 4:30 p.m. in 1931 and is also open to the public.
The paper has three punched holes along its left margin, possibly for placement in a binder. The overall presentation is clean and scholarly.