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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794237

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The image shows a piece of paper with text and a handwritten note. The text at the top reads:

"Lecture on Versailles

An illustrated lecture will be given in French by M. Charles Mauricneau-Beaupre', Conservateur-adjoint au Musee de Versailles, on 'Versailles: l'art et l'Histoire' at the Fogg Art Museum this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock."

Below the text, there is a handwritten note that says:

"Crimson April 8 1931"

The paper appears to be aged, with a yellowed color, and it has four punched holes on the left side, suggesting it was meant to be part of a binder or folder. The handwriting is in a neat, cursive style.

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The image shows a yellowed piece of paper, likely from the early 20th century, with a typed announcement and a handwritten note. The typed text announces a lecture titled "Lecture on Versailles," which will be given in French by M. Charles Mauricheau-Beaupré, a Conservateur-adjoint au Musée de Versailles, on the topic "Versailles: l'art et l'Histoire." The lecture is scheduled to take place at the Fogg Art Museum at 4:30 o'clock in the afternoon. The paper has four holes punched into it, suggesting it was part of a binder or folder. Below the typed announcement, there is a handwritten note that reads "Crimson April 8 1931," indicating the date and possibly the name of the publication or organization associated with the lecture. The overall appearance of the paper and the style of the text suggest that this is a historical document from 1931.

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This image shows a single, aged sheet of off-white or cream-colored paper, likely from a binder or notebook, as indicated by the four punched holes along its left margin.

The paper contains two distinct blocks of text in the upper left corner:

  1. A Printed Notice:

    • Headline: "Lecture on Versailles"
    • Body Text: An announcement for an "illustrated lecture" to be given "in French by M. Charles Mauriceau-Beaupre, Conservateur-adjoint au Musee de Versailles, on 'Versailles: l'art et l'Histoire' at the Fogg Art Museum this afternoon at 4.30 o'clock."
  2. A Handwritten Note:

    • Written directly below the printed notice in black ink, it reads: "Crimson April 8 1931". This likely refers to The Harvard Crimson, the student newspaper of Harvard University, suggesting this note is a clipping or reference from that publication.

The rest of the sheet is blank. The paper has a vintage appearance, with slightly uneven, possibly yellowed edges.

In summary, the image is a historical document — a clipped announcement from April 8, 1931 — for a lecture on the art and history of Versailles, delivered in French at the Fogg Art Museum by a curator from the Palace of Versailles. The handwritten note identifies its source as The Crimson.

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The image shows a document, probably a flyer, with text written on it. It seems to be an announcement for a lecture on Versailles. The text reads, "Lecture on Versailles. An illustrated lecture will be given in French by M. Charles Mauriceau-Beaupré, Conservateur-en-chef de Versailles, au Musée de l'Histoire de Versailles at the Fogg Art Museum this afternoon at 4.30 o'clock." Below the text, there is a date, "Crimson April 8 1931." The document is printed on white paper and is folded in the middle.

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The image shows a piece of paper with some text written on it. The paper is cream-colored and has a few holes on the left side. The text is written in black font and appears to be a notice or announcement. The notice is about a lecture on Versailles, which will be given in French by M. Charles Mauricheau-Beaupré, the Conservator-adjoint au Musée de Versailles. The lecture will be held at the Fogg Art Museum at 4:30 o'clock. The notice also includes the date, which is April 8, 1931.

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The image shows a printed announcement or flyer for a lecture titled "Lecture on Versailles." The document is light-colored with a slightly aged appearance, suggesting it is from an earlier time period. Here are the key details:

Content of the Announcement:

  1. Title:

    • The heading at the top reads: "Lecture on Versailles."
  2. Description:

    • The announcement states:
      "An illustrated lecture will be given in French by M. Charles Mauriceau-Desuppe, Conservateur-adjoint au Musée de Versailles, on 'Versailles: Part et l'Histoire' at the Fogg Art Museum this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock."
  3. Handwritten Notes:

    • Below the printed text, there is handwritten text that reads:
      "Crimson April 8 1931."
      This likely indicates the date and possibly the source or publisher of the announcement (e.g., "Crimson" could refer to a publication or organization).

Design and Layout:

  • The document is simple, with clean, typed text and minimal formatting.
  • The top portion contains the formal announcement in a structured format.
  • The handwritten note is in cursive, adding a personal or archival touch to the printed material.
  • There are three circular holes along the left edge of the paper, suggesting it may have been part of a binder or file system.

Contextual Clues:

  • The mention of April 8, 1931, places the event in the early 20th century.
  • The Fogg Art Museum is referenced, indicating the lecture was held at an art institution, likely part of Harvard University, as the Fogg Art Museum is associated with Harvard.
  • The lecture is described as illustrated and delivered in French, suggesting it was targeted toward an audience interested in art history or French culture.

Overall Impression:

The image depicts a historical announcement for an academic or cultural event, emphasizing the lecture's focus on Versailles and its historical significance. The combination of printed and handwritten elements suggests it may have been preserved as part of an archive or collection.

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The image shows a piece of paper with writing on it.

  • The paper is off-white and has two holes punched in the left side.
    • The paper appears to be a page from a notebook or binder.
    • The holes are evenly spaced and are located about one-third of the way down from the top of the page.
  • There is text at the top of the page that reads "Lecture on Versailles".
    • The text is written in black ink and is centered at the top of the page.
    • Below the title, there is a paragraph of text that describes the lecture.
      • The text is written in a smaller font than the title and is also centered.
      • It appears to be a summary of the lecture's content.
  • Below the text, there is a handwritten note that reads "Crimson April 8 1931".
    • The note is written in black ink and is located in the center of the page.
    • It appears to be a date or title for the lecture.
  • The background of the image is a light gray color.
    • The background is a solid color and does not have any patterns or textures.

Overall, the image appears to be a page from a notebook or binder that contains information about a lecture on Versailles. The lecture was given by M. Charles Mauricheau-Beaupré and took place on April 8, 1931. The page has a simple design with a title and a paragraph of text, as well as a handwritten note at the bottom.

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The image depicts a sheet of paper with a lecture announcement and handwritten notes. The paper is beige, with three holes punched along the left side, indicating it was once part of a binder or notebook.

At the top of the page, the title "Lecture on Versailles" is printed in black ink, followed by a brief description of the lecture in smaller text. The lecture is scheduled to take place at the Fogg Art Museum at 4:30 pm on an unspecified date.

Below the printed text, a handwritten note reads "Crimson April 8 1931" in black ink. This suggests that the lecture was advertised in the Harvard Crimson newspaper on April 8, 1931.

The background of the image is a light gray color, which provides a neutral backdrop for the paper. Overall, the image appears to be a historical document or artifact related to the lecture announcement.

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The image depicts a piece of aged, off-white paper with a typed announcement in the upper-left corner. The paper is slightly torn on the right edge and has four holes punched along the left side, indicating that it was once part of a binder or notebook.

The typed text is contained within a rectangular box and reads: "Lecture on Versailles." Below this title, a paragraph provides details about an upcoming lecture:

"An illustrated lecture will be given in French by M. Charles Mauricheau-Beaupre', Conservateur-adjoint au Musee de Versailles, on 'Versailles: l'art et l'Histoire' at the Fogg Art Museum this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock."

Below the typed text, handwritten in black ink, is the notation: "Crimson April 8 1931."

The background of the image is a light gray color, suggesting that it may be a digital scan or photograph of the original document. Overall, the image appears to be a historical artifact or archival document related to an event or lecture held at the Fogg Art Museum in 1931.

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The image presents a vintage, yellowed piece of paper with a typed announcement and handwritten notes.

  • The paper is off-white and has a slightly curved top edge.
    • It features three holes punched along its left side.
    • The paper appears to be aged, with a subtle yellow tint.
  • In the top-left corner, a typed announcement reads:
    • "Lecture on Versailles"
    • An illustrated lecture will be given in French by M. Charles Mauricheau-Beaupre', Conservateur-adjoint au Musee de Versailles, on "Versailles: l'art et l'Histoire" at the Fogg Art Museum this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock.
  • Below the announcement, handwritten text states:
    • "Crimson April 8 1931"

The image showcases a historical document from 1931, detailing a lecture on Versailles at the Fogg Art Museum.