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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794317

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The image shows a piece of paper with a block of text printed on it. The text is centered and formatted in a serif font. The text appears to be a closing note or informational card related to an exhibition. It mentions that the viewer has just been viewing an exhibition sponsored by the College Art Association and notes that this is one of forty-four exhibitions circulated by the Association this season. The text also describes some of the Association's publications, including "Eastern Art," "The Art Bulletin," and "Parnassus," and mentions that the publications are not for sale but are issued for Association members. It also offers to send a complimentary copy of "Parnassus" to anyone who would like to receive it. The bottom of the card includes the name and address of the College Art Association, located at 20 West 58th Street, New York City, along with the word "(OVER)" indicating that there is more information on the reverse side. The paper is slightly off-center and creased, suggesting it may have been folded or handled.

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This image is a printed card or flyer on off-white paper, resting on a light gray background. The text is written in a classic serif font, with the first letter "Y" in the first paragraph notably larger than the rest of the text.

The content explains the sponsorship of an art exhibition by the College Art Association. It mentions that this is one of forty-four exhibitions circulated by the Association in the current season. The Association also mentions its publications, including "Eastern Art" (an annual on Oriental Art), "The Art Bulletin" (a quarterly research publication), and "Parnassus" (a monthly magazine covering international art news and criticism).

It specifies that these publications are only for Association members but offers a complimentary copy of Parnassus to interested individuals. The address of the College Art Association is listed as 20 West 58th Street, New York City, and the bottom of the card says "(OVER)" indicating the presence of additional content on the other side.

The overall tone of the text is formal and informative, aimed at promoting the Association and its activities.

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This image displays the reverse side of a printed card or exhibition program insert, likely from the mid-20th century, given the typography and paper quality. The card is off-white or cream-colored and is photographed against a plain, light gray background, with a slight shadow suggesting it is laid flat or slightly raised.

The text is typeset in a classic serif font. The first letter “Y” in “YOU” is significantly enlarged and dropped into the first line, serving as a decorative drop cap. The body of the text is left-aligned and provides information about the College Art Association (CAA).

The message reads:

“YOU have just been viewing an exhibition sponsored by the College Art Association. This is one of forty-four exhibitions circulated by the Association this season. The exhibition program is only one of the activities undertaken by our organization which publishes Eastern Art, an annual devoted to Oriental Art; The Art Bulletin, a quarterly devoted to research, and Parnassus, a monthly illustrated art magazine of international news and critical interest, and devoted to all phases of art expression. Association publications are not for sale. They are issued for Association members. However, we will be happy to send you a complimentary copy of Parnassus if it would interest you to receive it.”

Below the paragraph, centered, is the contact information:

COLLEGE ART ASSOCIATION
20 West 58th Street, New York City

At the very bottom, centered and in parentheses, is the indicator “(OVER)”, suggesting that this is the back of a two-sided document.

The tone of the text is formal and informative, aimed at educating visitors about the CAA’s broader activities beyond the exhibition they just attended. It also functions as a membership and outreach tool, offering a free sample of one of its publications to potential supporters.

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This is a flyer for the College Art Association, which sponsors exhibitions and publishes magazines. The flyer mentions that the viewer has just seen an exhibition sponsored by the Association, which is one of forty-four exhibitions circulated by the Association this season. The flyer also mentions that the Association publishes Eastern Art, an annual devoted to Oriental Art; The Art Bulletin, a quarterly devoted to research; and Parnassus, a monthly illustrated art magazine of international news and critical interest, and devoted to all phases of art expression. The flyer states that Association publications are not for sale and are issued for Association members. However, the flyer offers to send a complimentary copy of Parnassus if it would interest the viewer. The flyer includes the address of the College Art Association, which is located at 20 West 58th Street, New York City.

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The image shows a piece of paper with text on it. The text is written in black font and appears to be a letter. The letter is addressed to someone who has just viewed an exhibition sponsored by the College Art Association. The letter explains that the exhibition program is one of the activities undertaken by the organization, which also publishes Eastern Art, The Art Bulletin, and Parnassus. The letter also mentions that the association's publications are not for sale and are issued for association members. However, the association is willing to send a complimentary copy of Parnassus to anyone interested in receiving it. The letter ends with the address of the College Art Association.

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The image shows a printed card or flyer with text. The content is a message addressed to a viewer who has just attended an exhibition sponsored by the College Art Association. The text explains that this exhibition is one of forty-four exhibitions circulated by the Association during the season. It highlights that the exhibition program is part of a broader set of activities undertaken by the organization, which also publishes several art-related publications:

  1. Eastern Art: An annual publication devoted to Oriental Art.
  2. The Art Bulletin: A quarterly publication focused on research.
  3. Parnassus: A monthly illustrated art magazine covering international news and critical interest in all phases of art expression.

The text emphasizes that these publications are not for sale and are issued exclusively to Association members. However, the Association offers to send a complimentary copy of Parnassus to interested individuals.

At the bottom of the card, the College Art Association's address is provided:
20 West 58th Street, New York City.
The word "(OVER)" is printed at the bottom, suggesting that this is the first page of a longer document or that additional information may follow on another page. The overall design is simple, with clean typography and a light beige background, giving it a formal and professional appearance.

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The image presents a vintage letter from the College Art Association, dated 1944, on a beige card with black text. The letter is addressed to an individual who has been viewing an exhibition sponsored by the College Art Association. It mentions that the exhibition program is limited to one activity undertaken by the organization, which publishes Eastern Art, an annual devoted to Oriental Art; The Art Bulletin, a quarterly devoted to research; and Parnassus, a monthly illustrated art magazine of international news and critical interest, and devoted to all phases of art expression. The letter also states that Association publications are not for sale, but they are issued for Association members. Additionally, it offers a complimentary copy of Parnassus if the recipient is interested in receiving it.

The letter is signed "COLLEGE ART ASSOCIATION" and includes the address "20 West 58th Street, New York City (OVER)". The background of the image is a light gray color, providing a clean and neutral backdrop for the letter. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the history of the College Art Association and its publications, highlighting the organization's commitment to promoting art and culture through its various initiatives.

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The image shows a beige-colored paper with black text, featuring an invitation to view an exhibition sponsored by the College Art Association. The invitation is addressed to the recipient and provides details about the exhibition, including its duration and the number of exhibitions circulated by the Association this season.

Key Points:

  • Exhibition Details: The exhibition is one of forty-four exhibitions circulated by the Association this season.
  • Exhibition Program: The exhibition program is only one of the activities undertaken by the organization, which publishes Eastern Art, an annual devoted to Oriental Art; The Art Bulletin, a quarterly devoted to research, and Parnassus, a monthly illustrated art magazine of international news and critical interest, and devoted to all phases of art expression.
  • Association Publications: Association publications are not for sale. They are issued for Association members.
  • Complimentary Copy: However, the sender will be happy to send the recipient a complimentary copy of Parnassus if they would be interested in receiving it.
  • Contact Information: The contact information for the College Art Association is provided at the bottom of the invitation, including the address: 20 West 58th Street, New York City (OVER).

Overall, the image appears to be an invitation to view an exhibition sponsored by the College Art Association, with details about the exhibition and the organization's publications.

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The image depicts a card with text on it, likely an insert or a page from a larger document. The card is off-white and features black serif text.

Text Content:

  • The text begins with the sentence "YOU have just been viewing an exhibition sponsored by the College Art Association."
  • It explains that this is one of forty-four exhibitions circulated by the Association during the season.
  • The exhibition program is described as one of the activities undertaken by the organization.
  • The organization publishes three publications:
    • Eastern Art: an annual devoted to Oriental Art
    • The Art Bulletin: a quarterly devoted to research
    • Parnassus: a monthly illustrated art magazine covering international news and critical interest in various phases of art expression
  • The publications are not for sale but are issued to Association members.
  • The card invites the reader to request a complimentary copy of Parnassus if they are interested.

Card Details:

  • The card bears the name and address of the College Art Association: "20 West 58th Street, New York City"
  • The text "(OVER)" is printed at the bottom, indicating that there is more information on the reverse side of the card.

Background:

  • The card is set against a light gray background, which provides a neutral contrast to the off-white card.

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The image shows a vintage, off-white card with black text. The card is rectangular and appears to be made of paper or cardstock.

  • The main body of the text is divided into two paragraphs:
    • The first paragraph explains that the viewer has just seen an exhibition sponsored by the College Art Association, which is one of 44 exhibitions circulated by the Association that season.
    • The second paragraph describes the activities of the College Art Association, including publishing "Eastern Art," an annual devoted to Oriental Art; "The Art Bulletin," a quarterly devoted to research; and "Parnassus," a monthly illustrated art magazine.
  • The card also includes an offer for a complimentary copy of "Parnassus" if the viewer is interested in receiving it.
  • At the bottom of the card, the following information is provided:
    • College Art Association
    • 20 West 58th Street, New York City
    • (OVER)

The card appears to be an informational insert for an art exhibition, likely from the early 20th century.