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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.

General Structure:

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).

Key Details from the Clippings:

• 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:

  • An Assyrian marble bas-relief from the 9th century B.C.
  • An unfinished painting by Piero di Cosimo, a 15th-century Florentine master.
  • A Siamese head of Buddha from the well-known Bumrumpoloes (or Eumorfopoulos) collection in London.

• News Source: Most articles are attributed to UP (United Press) from Cambridge, Mass. Some are labeled “(U.P.)”.

Visible Newspapers and Dates:

The clippings come from various newspapers across the U.S., as follows:

Top Row:

1. Mar 16, 1941 — Marshall Mo Express
2. Mar 24, 1941 — Ottoman Cell Leader (possibly a misreading — likely Ottumwa Courier Leader) — marked with handwritten “15” and “43”
3. Apr 24, 1941 — Lincoln Nebr Star — marked with “195”

Middle Row:

1. Mar 3, 1941 — Herald, New Britain, Ct. (a clipping from the “Press Clipping Service, 2 Park Square, Boston, Mass.”)
2. Apr 19, 1941 — Advocate, Stamford, Conn. — marked with “195” and “429”
3. Apr 23, 1941 — Newport Ark Independent — marked with “195”

Bottom Row:

1. Mar 4, 1941 — Clearwater Daily Progress — marked with “22” and “15”
2. Apr 19, 1941 — GLENROCK, NEBR. HUB — marked with “429”
3. July 2, 1941 — Kansas City Mo Journal — marked with “195”

(Note: Some of the newspaper names are partially obscured or handwritten.)

Handwritten Annotations:

• Many clippings have handwritten numbers like 195, 15, 22, 43, 429 — likely internal filing codes used by the Press Clipping Bureau.
• Some have red lines or underlines marking certain phrases or names (e.g., “Piero di Cosimo” or “Bumrumpoloes”), possibly for emphasis or indexing.

Physical Condition:

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.

Summary:

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.

Description of the Image:

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:

1. Kansas City Star (April 22, 1941)
2. Lincoln Nebr Star (April 24, 1941)
3. New Britain Herald (March 31, 1941)
4. Advocate (April 19, 1941)
5. Omaha Independent (April 29, 1941)
6. Omaha World-Herald (March 4, 1941)
7. Kealey Nebr Hub (April 19, 1941)
8. Nebraska State Journal (July 21, 1941)

Content of the Clippings:

The clippings focus on art acquisitions by the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. Key details from the clippings include:

• Valuable Art Objects: The Fogg Museum received rare and valuable art objects worth more than $50,000 in the past year.
• Notable Acquisitions:
  • An unfinished painting by Piero di Cosimo (15th century, Florentine master).
  • A Siamese head of Buddha from the well-known Eurometopoulos in London.
  • An Assyrian marble bas-relief from the 9th century B.C., an unfinished painting by Piero di Cosimo, and a Siamese head of Buddha from Eurometopoulos in London.
• Donations: These acquisitions were made possible through donations, including one from Miss Harriett L. Shattuck.
• Historical Significance: The items include works from the 15th century, Assyrian artifacts, and Siamese sculptures, highlighting the museum's diverse collection.

Layout and Design:

• The clippings are neatly arranged in rows, with each clipping labeled with the date, source newspaper, and page number.
• The top of each clipping features a stamped logo reading "PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU", along with the location and year (e.g., "KANSAS CITY, MO. TOPEKA, KAN.").
• Handwritten notes and markings are visible on some clippings, indicating annotations or categorizations made by the compiler of the scrapbook.

Overall Impression:

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.

This image is of a vintage scrapbook page showcasing multiple newspaper clippings from various sources, stamped by press clipping services such as "Press Clipping Bureau" (Kansas City, Missouri, and Topeka, Kansas) and "Press Clipping Service" (Boston, Massachusetts). Each clipped article contains a brief story focused on the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University receiving rare and valuable artifacts, including specific artworks and objects sourced globally, for its collection. The clippings include details such as the dates (from 1941), the newspapers they came from, and articles about the enrichment of the museum's collection. The layout is organized with columns of clippings pasted onto the page.

• An old, brown scrapbook page filled with small newspaper clippings arranged in a neat grid (about 3 columns by 4 rows).
• Each clipping is headed with a decorative logo and the words “PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU” (Kansas City, Mo. / Topeka, Kan. style stamps appear on several).
• The clippings seem to be brief news items about art museum matters (notably the Fogg Museum in Cambridge, Mass.) and other short notices.
• The page shows aging: yellow-brown paper, worn edges, punched holes on the left margin, and some handwritten marks and dates (mid-1940s era is suggested).

The image seems to be a scanned page from a scrapbook or collection of news articles. The page is titled "PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU" from "KANSAS CITY, MO." and dates vary among the clippings with references such as "MAR. 16, 1941," "MAR. 24, 1941," "APR. 4, 1941," and "APR. 19, 1941." These clippings pertain to the enrichment of the Fogg Museum with objects worth more than $80,000, including items specifically mentioned such as a Siamese head of Buddha and an unfinished painting by Piero di Cosimo. The pieces were evaluated not very recently as of the date mentioned, and the news sources include various city editions like "KANSAS CITY, MO.," "EUREKA, KAN.," and others.

The font, paper quality, and style are indicative of the mid-20th-century print media. Each clipping features a standardized header with a lamp and scissors graphic, suggesting they were organized and possibly collected by the institution or individual who used the Press Clipping Bureau service. The clippings bear markings, with dates, annotations, and reference numbers potentially used for cataloging or emphasis.

This image shows a scrapbook page labeled with the number "18" in the top right corner. The page contains multiple newspaper clippings and press clipping bureau stamps dated from March to July 1941.

The clippings mainly report on the Fogg Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, highlighting an enrichment of their collection which includes an Assyrian marble bas-relief from 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 known Eumorfopoulos collection in London.

Most clippings have similar content with slight variations in wording and layout. Several clippings are stamped by various Press Clipping Bureaus located in Kansas City, Missouri, Topeka, Kansas, Boston, Massachusetts, and other cities. Some sections are underlined or marked in blue and red ink or pencil. The page is well-decorated with official press clipping bureau marks and dates.