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The image is a newspaper clipping from the "Crimson" dated October 14, 1931. The headline reads: "Chinaware of Various Colleges May Be Put on Exhibition at Fogg Museum—Fragments Unearthed in Yard Used for Models."
The article discusses plans to exhibit a collection of dinner plates issued by various colleges and schools, including those sold to graduates. It mentions a project initiated by President Lowell four years prior, which involved unearthing fragments of China from a tunnel under the heating system, found to be part of the blue Staffordshire china used in the College dining hall about a century ago. The plan was to use this china for new dishes with the same border of flowers and fruits, and engraved with Harvard scenes in the center.
The article also notes that although the cost of the engravings was found to be prohibitive, the estimated revenue from selling 500 dozen plates at $12 a set could cover the cost of the finer china. Despite modest notices in the Alumni Bulletin and columns in newspapers, the project was successful, with over 6,000 dozen plates sold. The dining halls were provided with new china by contemporary representatives of Wedgewood, and an extra supply was laid in to prevent breakage.
The article concludes by mentioning that the plan had been taken up by executives of other colleges, including Yale, Princeton, M.I.T., the University of Seattle, Bryn Mawr, and Vassar.
The image shows a printed article on a piece of aged, light-colored paper. The article is titled "Chinaware of Various Colleges May Be Put on Exhibition at Fogg Museum—Fragments Unearthed in Yard Used for Models." The text discusses the possibility of exhibiting a complete set of dinner plates issued by various colleges and schools, which were sold to their graduates. The article mentions that this exhibition would be a result of a project initiated by President Lowell four years ago.
The article describes how President Lowell noticed workmen unearthing fragments of China from a tunnel being dug for the heating system. Upon investigation, these fragments were found to be part of blue Staffordshire china, decorated with engravings of Harvard buildings, used in the College dining hall about a century ago. The article also mentions the cost and sales figures related to the dinner plates and the involvement of other colleges such as Yale, Princeton, MIT, the University of Seattle, Bryn Mawr, and Vassar.
At the bottom left of the paper, there is handwritten text that reads "Crimson October 14 1931," indicating the source and date of the article. The paper is placed on a light gray surface.
This image displays a single, aged sheet of off-white or cream-colored paper, likely a clipping from a newspaper or a typed document, presented against a neutral, light gray background. The paper shows signs of aging, with slightly darker, yellowed edges.
The content is a news article or report, printed in black ink. Its headline reads:
Chinaware of Various Colleges May Be Put on Exhibition at Fogg Museum—Fragments Unearthed in Yard Used for Models
The article details a project initiated by President Lowell four years prior to 1931, concerning the potential exhibition of collegiate dinner plates at the Fogg Museum. It recounts how fragments of blue Staffordshire china—decorated with engravings of Harvard buildings and used in the College dining hall a century earlier—were discovered during excavation for a heating system. President Lowell envisioned furnishing modern dining halls with new china made by Wedgwood, featuring the same floral border and Harvard scenes.
The article notes that despite the high cost of engraving new plates, a plan to sell 500 dozen plates at $12 a set was estimated to be feasible, and this would supply halls with fine china at a reasonable cost. The project saw modest promotion in the Alumni Bulletin and newspapers, ultimately leading to the sale of approximately 5,000 dozen plates. It also mentions that other colleges—including Yale, Princeton, MIT, the University of Seattle, Bryn Mawr, and Vassar—had taken up the plan.
At the bottom left of the article, there is handwritten text in ink that reads:
Crimson October 14 1931
This likely indicates the source (The Harvard Crimson) and the original publication date of the article. The article is formatted in two narrow columns of text.
Overall, the image captures a historical document providing insight into collegiate traditions, fundraising initiatives, and material culture at Harvard in the early 20th century.
The image is of a page from a newspaper or magazine. The page is titled "Chinaware of Various Colleges May Be Put on Exhibition at Fogg Museum-Fragments Unearthed in Yard Used for Models." The article discusses the possibility of exhibiting dinner plates issued by various colleges and schools in the Fogg Museum. The article mentions that the cost of the engravings would be prohibitive, but if 500 dozen dinner plates were sold at $12 a set, the cost could be covered by supplying the finer china at a reasonable cost. The article also mentions that the dining halls were provided with new china made by the contemporary representatives of Wedgewood, and an extra supply was laid in against years of breakage. The plan has been taken up by executives of other colleges, including Yale, Princeton, M.I.T., the University of Seattle, Bryn Mawr, and Vassar.
A page of a newspaper with an article written in black text on a beige background. The article is titled "Chinaware of Various Colleges May Be Put on Exhibition at Fogg Museum—Fragments Unearthed in Yard Used for Models." The article is about the possibility of putting chinaware from various colleges on exhibition at the Fogg Museum. The article also mentions that fragments of chinaware were unearthed in the yard used for models.
The image depicts a page from a newspaper or publication titled "The Crimson," dated October 14, 1931. The article is titled "Chinaware of Various Colleges May Be Put on Exhibition at Fogg Museum—Fragments Unearthed in Yard Used for Models."
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The image portrays a historical news article discussing the discovery and potential exhibition of chinaware fragments at the Fogg Museum. It highlights the intersection of archaeology, institutional history, and the challenges of preserving and displaying historical artifacts. The article also touches on the financial and logistical aspects of such projects, reflecting the era's approach to cultural preservation and institutional collaboration.
This image shows a cutout of a newspaper article mounted on a light beige background. The article is headlined "Chinaware of Various Colleges May Be Put on Exhibition at Fogg Museum—Fragments Unearthed in Yard Used for Models." The content of the article discusses plans related to an exhibition at the Fogg Museum which may feature chinaware that is somehow connected to various colleges, with additional details about the context and implications of such an exhibition.
In the lower-left corner of the newspaper cutout, there is handwritten text that reads "Crimson October 17, 1931," likely indicating that the article was published in the Crimson (which might be the Harvard Crimson, the daily newspaper of Harvard University) on that date.
The entire display is photographed against a neutral gray background which provides contrast and allows the details of the newspaper and handwritten text to be discernible. The photograph is evenly lit and shot from directly above the mounted article to give a clear, flat view of the object.
The image is a scanned newspaper clipping mounted on a larger sheet of paper. The article is titled "Chinaware of Various Colleges May Be Put on Exhibition at Fogg Museum--Fragments Unearthed in Yard Used for Models." The text discusses plans to exhibit dinner plates from various colleges at the Fogg Museum, mentioning that the engravings of Harvard scenes on the plates were found to be cost-prohibitive.
The clipping details the involvement of the new President Lowell, who proposed using the china with college insignias, noting that it could be sold to alumni at reasonable costs. It mentions the estimated cost and potential revenue from selling the plates, staffing considerations for the advertisements, and the positive reception of the alumni.
There is a handwritten note beneath the article that reads "Crimson October 14, 1931," indicating it may have been published in the Harvard Crimson newspaper on that date. The larger sheet of paper has no other markings or text on it, emphasizing the newspaper clipping.
The image shows a newspaper clipping pasted on a blank sheet of paper. The article's headline reads, "Chinaware of Various Colleges May Be Put on Exhibition at Fogg Museum—Fragments Unearthed in Yard Used for Models."
The article discusses plans for an exhibition at the Fogg Museum showcasing a complete set of dinner plates used by various colleges and schools, which were unearthed from a tunnel dug for the heating system and yard for models. The porcelain fragments, originating from dining halls of Harvard and other colleges, decorated with engravings of Harvard buildings and other designs, may be exhibited. These findings were noticed by President Lowell, who suggested creating an exhibit.
The article mentions that reproductions of some plates could be produced at a reasonable cost, though the engraving process is expensive. The exhibition is to involve representatives from contemporary china manufacturers, and a supply plan was in place to prevent breakage. Other colleges participating include Yale, Princeton, M.I.T., the University of Seattle, Bryn Mawr, and Vassar.
At the bottom of the clipping, there is a handwritten note dated "Crimson October 14 1931," suggesting the publication date or source. The rest of the paper is blank.
A single cream-colored sheet set against a light gray background. At the top-left is a small newspaper clipping with a bold headline about chinaware from various colleges being exhibited at the Fogg Museum, with fragments unearthed in a yard used for models. The article is printed in dense, small type across a couple of narrow columns. In the lower-left area there is a handwritten caption that reads “Crimson October 14 1931.” The rest of the page is largely blank.