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ARCH.2003.28, Rendition: 800561
This is an aged, yellowed press clipping page, numbered "18" in the top right corner, featuring multiple newspaper clippings compiled and organized by the Press Clipping Bureau of Kansas City, Mo., Topeka, Kan.
The page is arranged in a grid of nine visible clippings (three rows, three columns), with one partially visible at the bottom left. Each clipping is a news article about the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University receiving a significant collection of rare art objects.
Each clipping is mounted on the page with a small white label above it, which contains the Press Clipping Bureau logo and identifying information (date, source newspaper, sometimes a price or code).
Subject: All clippings report the same news: The Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, received more than $50,000 worth of rare art objects last year (referring to 1940, since the clippings are dated March–July 1941).
The Artwork Described:
News Source: Most articles are attributed to UP (United Press) from Cambridge, Mass. Some are labeled “(U.P.)”.
The clippings come from various newspapers across the U.S., as follows:
Top Row:
Middle Row:
Bottom Row:
(Note: Some of the newspaper names are partially obscured or handwritten.)
The page shows signs of age — yellowed paper, slight wear, and two holes punched on the left edge, indicating it was stored in a binder. The clippings are affixed with glue or paste, some slightly curled at the edges.
This is a historical media monitoring document from 1941, compiled by a press clipping service to track national media coverage of a major art acquisition by Harvard’s Fogg Museum. It reflects how news of cultural events was disseminated and archived before digital databases existed. The page serves as a snapshot of mid-20th century press practices and the value placed on art historical acquisitions.
(Note: There is likely a typo in several clippings — “Eumorfopoulos” is the correct name of the famous art collector; “Bumrumpoloes” appears to be a transcription or printing error.)
The image appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings on a piece of cardboard or paper. The clippings are from various newspapers and dated between March 16, 1941, and July 2, 1941. Each clipping contains a news article about the "Fogg Museum Enriched," which details the acquisition of various art objects by Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, with dates ranging from March 16, 1941, to July 2, 1941. The articles include details about the items acquired, such as an Assyrian marble bas-relief, an unfinished painting by Piero di Cosimo, and a Siamese head of Buddha. The clippings are arranged in a grid-like pattern, with some clippings overlapping others. At the top of each clipping, there is a logo that reads "Press Clipping Bureau Kansas City, Mo. Topeka, Kan." and a date stamp. Some of the clippings have handwritten notes and labels, including numbers and letters, indicating they were likely organized or cataloged at some point. The overall appearance of the image gives the impression of a historical archive or scrapbook page.
This image is a scanned page of an archival document that contains multiple press clippings, likely compiled for historical or reference purposes. The clippings are from various newspapers and dates, all focused on the enrichment of the Fogg Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with rare art objects.
Each clipping includes a header that reads "PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU" followed by the location "KANSAS CITY, MO. TOPEKA, KAN." and the date of the clipping. The clippings are dated from March 16, 1941, to July 2, 1941, and are from different newspapers such as the Kirksville MO Express, Okemah Cheba Leader, Lincoln Nebr Star, Herald New Britain, Advocate Stamford, Newport Ark Independent, Claremore OKLA Progress, Kearney NEBR HUB, and Kansas City MO Journal.
The content of the clippings is consistent, mentioning that the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University received rare art objects worth more than $50,000. The objects mentioned include an Assyrian marble bas-relief of the 9th century B.C., an unfinished painting by Piero di Cosimo, a 15th century Florentine master, and a Siamese head of Buddha from the well-known Eumorfopoulos in London.
The clippings are arranged in a grid-like pattern on the page, with some clippings having additional handwritten notes or markings. The overall appearance of the document suggests it is part of a larger collection or archive, possibly used for research or record-keeping purposes.
The image shows a collection of vintage newspaper clippings and press releases attached to a brown paper sheet. The clippings are from different dates, ranging from March 1941 to April 1941, and they are from various locations, including Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Kansas City, Missouri. The clippings are about the Fogg Museum, which has received rare art objects worth more than $50,000, including an Assyrian marble bas-relief of the 9th century B.C., an unfinished painting by Piero di Cosimo, and a Siamese head of Buddha from the well-known Emerald Buddha in London. The clippings also mention that the museum has received a gift of $50,000 from a donor. The press releases are from the Press Clipping Bureau in Kansas City, Missouri, and they provide additional information about the museum's acquisitions and the donor's gift. The clippings and press releases are arranged in a grid-like pattern on the brown paper sheet, with some of them overlapping each other.
The image appears to be a collection of press clippings or newspaper articles about the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The clippings are dated between 1941 and 1944 and cover various topics related to the museum.
Some of the key points mentioned in the clippings include:
The Fogg Art Museum received over $50,000 worth of rare art objects last year, including an Assyrian marble bas-relief of the 9th century B.C., an unfinished painting by Piero di Cosimo, and a Siamese head of Buddha from the well-known Eumorfopoulos in London.
The museum also received an Assyrian marble bas-relief of the 9th century B.C., an unfinished painting by Piero di Cosimo, and a Siamese head of Buddha from the well-known Eumorfopoulos in London.
The clippings mention the Fogg Art Museum's Press Clipping Bureau in Kansas City, Missouri, which likely collected and distributed these press clippings.
The clippings provide details about the rare art objects received by the Fogg Art Museum, including their origins, artists, and estimated values.
Overall, the image depicts a collection of press clippings that highlight the Fogg Art Museum's acquisitions of rare and valuable art objects during the early 1940s. The clippings provide insights into the museum's activities and the significance of its collections during that time period.
The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings compiled into a scrapbook or file folder. The clippings are organized under the heading "PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU" and are labeled with the location "KANSAS CITY, MO. TOPEKA, KAN." Each clipping is dated and sourced from various newspapers, including:
The clippings focus on art acquisitions by the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. Key details from the clippings include:
The image depicts a curated collection of press clippings documenting significant art acquisitions by the Fogg Art Museum. The organized layout and detailed annotations suggest that this scrapbook was likely used for research, archival purposes, or to track notable developments in the art world during the early 1940s. The focus on high-value and historically significant pieces underscores the museum's role in preserving and expanding its collection during that era.
The image depicts a piece of aged paper with a collection of newspaper clippings, each featuring the title "Press Clipping Bureau" and the location "Kansas City, Mo." The clippings are arranged in a grid pattern, with some overlapping each other. The text within the clippings is too small to be legible, but it appears to be related to art and museum news.
The paper itself has a yellowed color and a rough texture, suggesting that it is old and possibly from an archive or library. There are also some handwritten notes and marks on the paper, which may indicate that it was used for research or reference purposes.
Overall, the image suggests that the paper is a collection of historical newspaper clippings related to art and museums, and that it may have been used for research or reference purposes.
The image presents a page from an old newspaper, featuring a collection of news clippings related to the Fogg Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The clippings are arranged in a grid-like pattern, with each clipping accompanied by a date and a brief description of the article.
Key Features:
Summary:
The image presents a page from an old newspaper, featuring a collection of news clippings related to the Fogg Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The clippings are arranged in a grid-like pattern, with each clipping accompanied by a date and a brief description of the article. The dates of the clippings range from March 15, 1941, to July 2, 1941, providing a snapshot of the museum's activities during that time period.
The image presents a scanned page of aged, yellowed paper with a collection of newspaper clippings. The page is divided into nine sections, each containing a clipping from the "Press Clipping Bureau" in Kansas City, MO. The clippings are arranged in three columns and three rows, with some sections featuring additional handwritten numbers.
Key Features:
Overall Impression:
The image suggests that the clippings were collected and stored in a scrapbook or archive, possibly for research or historical purposes. The aged condition of the paper and the clippings adds to the sense of nostalgia and historical significance.
The image presents a vintage, aged paper with a collection of newspaper clippings and press releases from the Press Clipping Bureau in Kansas City, Missouri. The paper is yellowed and has a rough texture, with visible signs of wear and tear.
In summary, the image showcases a collection of vintage newspaper clippings and press releases from the Press Clipping Bureau, detailing the Fogg Museum's acquisitions in 1941. The clippings provide valuable information about the museum's new art objects, including their dates, artists, and origins.