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This image is a vintage press clipping from the Christian Science Monitor, dated May 8, 1941, sourced from its "Press Clipping Service" based in Boston, Massachusetts. The clipping is mounted on aged, yellowed paper with three binder holes along the left margin and a handwritten notation “continued page 44” at the bottom, indicating it was part of a larger file or scrapbook.
The clipping reports on the arrival of a significant archaeological collection at the Fogg Museum (then part of Harvard University) from an expedition to Indo-China (modern-day Vietnam and surrounding areas) conducted by the Harvard-Yenching Institute.
“Glimpses of Indo-China Brought to Fogg Museum”
The article features a composite photograph showing museum staff and scholars examining newly arrived antiquities:
Top-left photo: Two women, identified as Miss Elizabeth Parker and Miss Elaine Bevan of the Fogg Museum, are looking at rare, oriental pottery recently excavated in Indo-China. They are examining miniature house models and tripods displayed on a table.
Top-right photo: Three individuals — James M. Brown, Jr. (Harvard graduate student), and Miss Henrietta Cary of the Fogg staff — are studying ancient Chinese bronzes dated to the Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-221 A.D.). The caption notes these bronzes were exported from French Indo-China, where they were excavated.
Bottom photo: Richard Edwards and Heinz Thannhauser are examining Chinese wares from the thirteenth–fifteenth centuries, which were excavated at Thanh-Hoa, Annam (a historical region in northern and central Vietnam).
A smaller headline reads:
“Rich Art Treasures Found by Expedition”
And a larger column to the right states:
“Fogg Museum Displays Rare Art of Orient”
This column explains that the collection — described as “the largest and most remarkable collection of oriental antiquities ever imported to the United States” — was gathered during two years of digging in Indo-China and the Philippines. It includes several thousand valuable objects, especially bronzes and ceramics from the first two centuries A.D.
Among the notable items on display are several “exquisitely made” disc-shaped bronze mirrors from about 2,000 years ago, decorated with figures of dragons.
The exhibition at the Fogg Museum was set to run for a month and was overseen by Professor Oliver R. T. Jense, a research fellow at the Yenching Institute who led the expedition.
The article conveys enthusiasm and scholarly pride, portraying the exhibition as a major cultural event that brings important, newly excavated artifacts from Asia to American museum audiences for the first time.
The clipping represents a piece of mid-20th-century academic and cultural history, documenting the intersection of archaeology, museum curation, and Western scholarship on Asian art during the early 1940s.
This image appears to be a scanned page from a newspaper or magazine, dated May 8, 1941, and is part of a Press Clipping Service from the Christian Science Monitor in Boston, Massachusetts. The page is titled "Glimpses of Indo-China Brought to Fogg Museum" and includes a photograph and a detailed article about the exhibit of artifacts from Indo-China at the Fogg Museum, Harvard.
The photograph shows two groups of individuals examining and interacting with objects displayed in a museum setting. The museum items include pottery, house models, and bronze cooking tripods from the Han Dynasty, which were excavated by the Harvard-Yenching Institute expedition in Indo-China and subsequently exported to France before being brought to the Fogg Museum for exhibition.
The article discusses the rich art treasures found by the expedition, mentioning specific artifacts such as the ancient Chinese bronze cooking tripods and the disc-shaped bronze mirrors decorated with dragon figures. It also mentions the collaboration between the Fogg Museum and the Harvard-Yenching Institute for the exhibition.
The page has a vintage appearance, with aged paper and a handwritten note at the bottom that says "continued Page 64," indicating that there is more information in another part of the publication.
This image is a page from a newspaper clipping dated May 8, 1941, from the Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass. The page is titled "Glimpses of Indo-China Brought to Fogg Museum" and discusses the display of rare art treasures found by an expedition at the Fogg Museum.
The page contains three photographs:
The article describes the collection as the largest and most remarkable collection of oriental antiquities ever imported to the United States, brought to light by Professor Olov R. T. Janse, who headed the expedition that recently returned to Harvard after two years of digging in Indo-China and the Philippines. The collection includes several thousand valuable objects, especially bronzes and ceramics of the first two centuries A.D., with several "exquisitely made" disc-shaped bronze mirrors about 2,000 years old, decorated with the figures of dragons.
The page also includes a note at the bottom that the article is continued on page 64.
The image shows a newspaper clipping with a title "Glimpses of Indo-China Brought to Fogg Museum" and a date of May 8, 1941. The clipping has two photographs of people looking at artifacts. The text in the clipping reads, "Fogg Museum Displays Rare Art of Orient" and "Rich Art Treasures Found by Expedition." The clipping also includes a caption that reads, "Above, left: Miss Elizabeth Parker (pointing) and Miss Elaine Bevan of the Fogg Museum staff caught by the photographer as they got their first glimpse of rare oriental pottery recently excavated in Indo-China by a Harvard-Yenching Institute expedition." The clipping is attached to a piece of paper with a hole punch in the top left corner.
The image appears to be a clipping from a newspaper or magazine article about the Fogg Museum's exhibition of rare Indo-Chinese art. The clipping features two photographs. The first photograph shows a group of people, including women and men, examining artifacts on display in the museum. The second photograph shows a close-up of some of the artifacts, including bronze objects, pottery, and other items. The text accompanying the clipping provides information about the exhibition and the artifacts on display.
The image is a scanned page from a newspaper clipping dated May 8, 1941, titled "Glimpses of Indo-China Brought to Fogg Museum." It features a collection of photographs and accompanying text that highlight an exhibition of rare artifacts at the Fogg Museum in Boston, Massachusetts. The page is part of the Christian Science Monitor and is labeled as part of the Press Clipping Service.
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The image captures a historical moment in museum curation, showcasing the discovery and display of significant archaeological artifacts from ancient China. The photographs and accompanying text provide insight into the museum's efforts to bring rare and valuable pieces to the public, highlighting the collaboration between researchers, museum staff, and institutions like the Harvard-Yenching Institute. The clipping serves as a snapshot of mid-20th-century museum practices and the public interest in ancient art and archaeology.
The image is a page from a scrapbook or newspaper collection, featuring a collage of three black-and-white photographs and two newspaper articles. The photographs depict people examining artifacts in a museum setting, while the articles discuss the Fogg Museum's collection of rare Chinese art and the discovery of ancient Indo-Chinese tombs.
In summary, the image presents a visually engaging collage of photographs and newspaper articles that showcase the Fogg Museum's collection of rare Chinese art and the discovery of ancient Indo-Chinese tombs.
The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping, featuring two black-and-white photographs and accompanying text. The top photograph showcases three individuals, two women and a man, gathered around a table displaying various artifacts. The caption above the photo reads, "Glimpses of Indo-China Brought to Fogg Museum." Below this, a second photograph depicts two men examining an artifact on a shelf, with additional items visible in the background.
The text beneath the photographs provides information about the artifacts, including their origin from Indo-China and their display at the Fogg Museum. The article also mentions the Christian Science Monitor as the source of the clipping, dated May 8, 1941. A handwritten note in the bottom-left corner indicates that this is page 64 of a larger collection. Overall, the image appears to be a historical document showcasing the cultural exchange and exhibition of artifacts from Indo-China at the Fogg Museum during the early 20th century.
The image is a scanned newspaper clipping from the Christian Science Monitor, dated May 8, 1941, featuring an article about the Fogg Museum's exhibition of rare Indo-Chinese art. The clipping is mounted on a piece of cardboard with handwritten notes and other markings.
In summary, the image is a scanned newspaper clipping from the Christian Science Monitor, dated May 8, 1941, featuring an article about the Fogg Museum's exhibition of rare Indo-Chinese art. The clipping is mounted on a piece of cardboard with handwritten notes and other markings, and provides information about the significance of the exhibition and the artifacts on display.
The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping, likely from 1941, featuring two photographs of people examining artifacts at the Fogg Museum. The clipping is mounted on a piece of cardboard with three holes punched along its left edge.
In summary, the image showcases a vintage newspaper clipping featuring photographs of people examining artifacts at the Fogg Museum, accompanied by articles describing the discovery and display of rare, oriental pottery and ancient Indo-Chinese tombs. The clipping is mounted on a piece of cardboard with handwritten notes and labels.