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The image is of a document from the Harvard University Fogg Art Museum, dated February 11, 1932. The document is a letter inviting recipients to an exhibition of sculpture from the collection of the late Gustave Dreyfus in Paris, which has been generously lent by Sir Joseph Duveen. The Dreyfus Collection, which was never before publicly shown, is noted as the last of the great private collections of Renaissance sculpture and is soon to be dispersed.

The letter highlights that the collection includes important works such as reliefs and busts by famous masters like Desiderio and Verrocchio, as well as a superb St. John by Donatello. Additionally, a selection of works by Pisanello has been made from the group of medals.

The exhibition is scheduled to open on Monday, February 15th, and will continue for only five days. More detailed descriptions of the exhibition can be found in the Saturday and Sunday papers. The letter is signed by the Director of the Fogg Art Museum.

Additional handwritten notes on the document include:

• "Dreyfus con." at the top.
• "Signed Letters 130 - to Boston Friends and Collectors."
• "Also: Telephone, 75. by Miss Wadsworth."
• "Postals 1200."
• "Placards 2 sets, 20 each."

The document appears to be part of a larger communication effort to inform and invite people to the exhibition.

The image shows a page from a document, specifically a letter from the Harvard University Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, dated February 11, 1932. The letter is addressed to a group of Boston friends and collectors, mentioning that there are 130 signed letters in total.

The letterhead indicates it is from the Fogg Art Museum and the content is as follows:

Letter Content:
"Dear Sir:
The Directors of the Fogg Art Museum believe you will be especially interested in an exhibition of sculpture from the collection of the late Gustave Dreyfus in Paris, generously lent by Sir Joseph Duveen.

The Dreyfus Collection (never before publicly shown) was the last of the great private collections of Renaissance sculpture, and is soon to be dispersed.

Among the sculptures are important bas-reliefs and busts by such famous masters as Desiderio and Verrocchio, not to speak of a superb St. John by Donatello.

A selection of works by Pisanello has also been made from the group of medallions.

More detailed descriptions may be found in the Saturday and Sunday papers. We are sending you these few personal lines because the exhibition which opens on Monday, February 15th, will continue for only five days.

Sincerely yours,
[Signature] Roger Gilman"

Below the letter, there are additional handwritten notes indicating:

• Telephones: 75, by Miss Wadsworth.
• Postals: 1200.
• Records: 2 sets, 20 each.

The letter is part of a larger set of correspondence, possibly a collection of promotional or informational letters related to exhibitions and art collections.

The image shows a typed letter on a sheet of paper, attached to a larger sheet with handwritten notes. The letter is dated February 11, 1932, and is from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The letter is addressed to "My dear Sir" and discusses an upcoming exhibition of sculpture from the collection of the late Gustave Dreyfus in Paris, which is being lent by Sir Joseph Duveen. The exhibition includes important bas-reliefs and busts by famous masters such as Desiderio and Verrocchio, as well as a piece by Donatello. The exhibition also features a selection of works by Pisanello. The letter mentions that more detailed descriptions can be found in the Saturday and Sunday papers and notes that the exhibition will open on Monday, February 15th, and continue for only five days. The letter is signed by "P. J. C. F." and identified as the editor.

The handwritten notes at the top and bottom of the page provide additional context. The top note indicates that this letter is one of 130 signed letters sent to Boston friends and collectors. The bottom note lists additional items, including 75 copies of "Telephones" by Miss Wadsworth, 1200 postals, and 2500 broadsides at 30 cents each.

The image shows a typewritten letter from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, dated February 11, 1932. The letter is addressed to Boston friends and collectors and is signed by someone whose name appears to be "Paul J. Sachs."

Here is a detailed summary of the content:

1. Introduction and Purpose:

   • The directors of the Fogg Art Museum believe the recipient will be particularly interested in an upcoming exhibition featuring sculpture from the collection of the late Gustave Dreyfus in Paris. This collection was generously lent by Sir Joseph Duveen.

2. Significance of the Collection:

   • The Dreyfus Collection was one of the last great private collections of Renaissance sculpture. It had never been publicly shown before and was soon to be dispersed.

3. Notable Works:

   • The collection includes important bas-reliefs and busts by renowned masters such as Desiderio and Verrocchio. There is also mention of an exquisite St. John by Donatello.
   • Works by Pisanello and a selection from a group of medals are also part of the exhibition.

4. Additional Information:

   • More detailed descriptions can be found in the Saturday and Sunday papers.
   • The letter is sent personally because the exhibition, opening on Monday, February 15th, will only last for five days.

5. Closing:

   • The letter is signed off sincerely by Paul J. Sachs.

6. Additional Notes:

   • There are some handwritten notes at the bottom, mentioning telephone calls (75 calls by Miss Wadsworth), postcards (200), and placards (20 sets, 30 additional).

The letter serves as an invitation to an exclusive and short-term exhibition of significant Renaissance sculptures, aiming to attract the attention of collectors and art enthusiasts in Boston.

The image is of a letter from the Harvard University Fogg Art Museum, dated February 11, 1932. The letterhead includes the museum's name and address: Harvard University, Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, Mass., U.S.A.

The letter is addressed to a recipient, referred to as "My dear Sir," and is signed by the museum's editor, Thomas Fitzpatrick.

The content of the letter is as follows:

1. The Directors of the Fogg Art Museum express their belief that the recipient will be particularly interested in an exhibition of sculptures from the collection of the late Gustave Dreyfus in Paris, which has been generously lent by Sir Joseph Duveen.
2. The Dreyfus Collection is noted as one of the last great private collections of Renaissance sculpture, which has never before been publicly shown and is soon to be dispersed.
3. The exhibition includes important bas-reliefs and busts by famous masters such as Desiderio and Verrocchio, and a superb St. John by Donatello.
4. There is also a selection of works by Pisanello from the group of medals.
5. The letter mentions that more detailed descriptions of the exhibition can be found in the Saturday and Sunday papers.
6. The museum informs the recipient that they are sending this letter because the exhibition, which opens on Monday, February 15th, will continue for only five days.

Below the letter, there are some handwritten notes, likely added by the recipient or an assistant:

• Telephones: 75 by Miss Wadsworth.
• Postals: 1200.
• Records: 2 ads, 3 each.

The letter is labeled "PREYFUS con." and "Feb. 18" in the top right corner, indicating it is part of a series of correspondence concerning the Dreyfus collection. It also notes that 130 signed letters were sent to Boston friends and collectors.

The image is of a document from the Harvard University Fogg Art Museum dated February 11, 1932. The letter is addressed to "Boston Friends and Collectors" and is signed by Roger Gitman, who is identified as the editor.

The letter announces an upcoming exhibition of sculptures from the collection of the late Gustave Dreyfus, which was never before publicly shown. The collection is noted as one of the last great private collections of Renaissance sculpture and is soon to be dispersed. The exhibition includes important bas-reliefs and busts by masters such as Desiderio and Verrocchio, as well as a superb St. John by Donatello and a selection of works by Pisanello made from a group of medals.

The letter also mentions that more detailed descriptions of the sculptures can be found in the Saturday and Sunday papers and that the exhibition will open on Monday, February 15th, and continue for only five days. The letter is brief and personal, likely due to the limited duration of the exhibition.

At the bottom of the document, there is additional handwritten information:

• Telephones: 75 by Miss Wadsworth.
• Postals: 1200.
• Records: 2 sets, 30 each.

The image shows a letter on the official letterhead of Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.A. The letter is dated February 11, 1932, and is addressed with the greeting "My dear Sir." The letter informs the recipient about an exhibition of sculpture from the collection of the late Gustave Dreyfus in Paris, which has been generously lent by Sir Joseph Duveen. It mentions that the Dreyfus Collection has never been publicly shown before and is soon to be dispersed. It highlights important bas reliefs and busts by renowned masters such as Desiderio and Verrocchio, including a superb St. John by Donatello, and mentions a selection of works by Pisanello from the group of medals. The exhibition is scheduled to open on Monday, February 15th, and will continue for only five days. The letter is signed by the editor, Thomas Gimson.

On the top of the image, there are handwritten notes that read:
"Dreyfus cont.
Signed Letters
130 -To Boston Friends and Collectors."
"Feb. 13"

At the bottom are additional handwritten notes stating:
"Also: Telephones, 75. by Miss Wadsworth.
Postals 1200
Placards 2 ads, 20 each."

This image is a photograph of a typed letter with some handwritten annotations. The letterhead at the top of the page indicates that the letter is from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. The letter is dated February 11, 1932.

The main body of the letter begins with "My dear Sir" and it informs the recipient that the Directors of the Fogg Art Museum believe the recipient will be particularly interested in an upcoming exhibition of sculpture from the late Sir Joseph Duveen, which has been generously lent by Sir Jules Dreyfus in Paris. It notes that the Dreyfus Collection (never before publicly shown) was the last of the great private collections of Renaissance sculpture, and is soon to be dispersed.

The letter highlights that among the sculptures are important bas reliefs and busts by renowned masters such as Desiderio and Verrocchio, and mentions a superb St. John by Donatello. It also notes that a selection of works by Pisanello has been made from the group of medals.

A comment about more detailed descriptions being found in the Saturday and Sunday papers follows, and the letter writer sends personal lines because the exhibition, which opens on Monday, February 15th, will continue for only five days. The letter ends with "Sincerely yours," and a signature, which seems to read "Thomas J. [unclear surname]" and mentions his role as 'Curator.'

The handwritten annotations on the page include the word "PREFUS cont," a date ("Feb. 13"), and some notes listed as 'Also:' followed by what appear to be names and numbers, likely indicating other transactions or related notes. It looks like "Telephone 75 by Miss Wadsworth," "Postals 1200," and "Piccards 2 doz.; 30 each." These annotations may be instructions or notes related to the inventory or other organizational tasks.

The physical condition of the image suggests this is a historical document. The paper has significant aging and discoloration, and the top left corner has a hole punch, as does the bottom left corner, possibly for filing purposes.

This image shows a letter dated February 11, 1932, from the Harvard University Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.A. The letter is typed and addressed to an unnamed recipient. It informs the recipient about an exhibition of sculpture from the collection of the late Gustave Dreyfus in Paris, lent by Sir Joseph Duveen. The letter highlights the significance of the Dreyfus Collection, mentioning it was the last of the great private collections of Renaissance sculpture and is soon to be dispersed. It notes important sculptures such as bas reliefs and busts by artists like Desiderio, Verrocchio, and Donatello, as well as works by Pisanello. The letter also mentions that more detailed descriptions can be found in upcoming Saturday and Sunday papers, and that the exhibition opens on Monday, February 15th, lasting only five days. The letter is signed by Roger Putnam, editor.

The letter is affixed to a larger sheet of paper with handwritten notes surrounding it. The handwritten notes at the top read: "Dreyfus cont. Signed letters 130 - To Boston 'Friends' and Collectors." There is also a date "Feb. 13" written at the top right corner. Below the letter, more handwritten notes state: "Also: Telephones, 75., by Miss Wadsworth. Postals 1200. Placards 2 ads; 30 each." The paper has three punched holes on the left side, suggesting it is part of a binder or collection. The overall appearance shows some aging and staining, particularly around the letter.

The image shows a typed letter from the Harvard University Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, dated February 11, 1932. The letter is addressed to an unnamed recipient ("My dear Sir:") and discusses an upcoming exhibition of sculpture. Here is a detailed description of the image:

Header Information:

• The letter is part of a collection titled "DREYFUS con. Signed Letters 130 - To Boston Friends and Collectors", indicating it is part of a curated set of signed letters.
• The letterhead includes the museum's name, location, and date.

Body of the Letter:

• The letter informs the recipient that the Directors of the Fogg Art Museum believe they will be interested in an exhibition of sculpture from the late Gustave Dreyfus collection in Paris, which has been generously lent by Sir Joseph Duveen.
• The Dreyfus Collection is described as the last of the great private collections of Renaissance sculpture and is soon to be dispersed.
• The exhibition includes important works by famous masters such as Desiderio and Verrocchio, as well as a superb St. John by Donatello.
• A selection of works by Pisanello has also been included, made from the group of medals found in Saturday and Sunday papers.
• The letter mentions that more detailed descriptions of the exhibition will be provided in the Saturday and Sunday papers.
• The exhibition is scheduled to open on Monday, February 15th, and will run for only five days.

Closing:

• The letter is signed "Sincerely yours," followed by a typed name, "Thomas C. Gurney," with the title "Culator" (likely a typographical error or abbreviation for "Curator").
• Below the typed signature, there is handwritten additional information:
  • "Also: Telephones, 75. by Miss Wadsworth."
  • "Postals 1200"
  • "Picards 2 sets, 30 each."

Additional Notes:

• The top right corner of the page has a handwritten notation: "Feb. 13", likely indicating the date the letter was processed or cataloged.
• The overall appearance suggests this is an archival or historical document, possibly part of a collection of letters or records related to art exhibitions and museum communications.

Context:

The letter reflects the museum's efforts to promote an important and rare exhibition of Renaissance sculpture, emphasizing the historical and artistic significance of the Dreyfus Collection. The inclusion of handwritten notes at the bottom suggests administrative or logistical details related to the exhibition or correspondence.