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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1941-October 1943

ARCH.2003.28, Rendition: 800602

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This image displays a vintage, yellowed press clipping service page dated from May and June 1941, primarily concerning the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The page is a physical artifact, appearing aged with discoloration, torn edges, and punched holes on the right side, suggesting it was stored in a binder.

The central feature is a black-and-white reproduction of a charcoal or pencil drawing titled “Head of a Girl”, attributed to Eugene Speicher. The accompanying caption identifies it as part of an exhibition of American drawings at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge.

The page is filled with numerous rectangular newspaper clippings, each stamped with a “Press Clipping Service” header listing the address “2 Park Square, Boston, Mass.” and the recipient’s name or publication (e.g., Christian Science Monitor, Herald, Chronicle, Lowell Telegram). The clippings are dated between May 20, 1941, and June 2, 1941.

The content of the clippings uniformly advertises exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, which was “open free weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 1 to 5 o’clock” during this period. Exhibitions mentioned include:

  • Paintings by Winslow Homer (until April 30th)
  • Indian Paintings, XVI–XIX centuries (until May 1st)
  • Chinese Coloured Wood-Block Illustrations (until May 1st)
  • The Graphic Art of Goya (until April 20th)
  • The Decorative Arts of Latin America (April 14th to May 1st)
  • A special feature: “What Are Pictures?” by M. B. Edel, former assistant director of the Tates Gallery.
  • European influences in American landscape paintings (to May 31).
  • Exhibitions of Safavid paintings and illuminations (XVI and XVII centuries), North Indian and Central Asian painting and sculpture (June 1–30).

One clipping, dated May 25, 1941, from the “Chronicle” in Brookline, Mass., reports on Miss Margaret A. Fish of Prescott Street, who opened her Cambridge home for a lecture by Miss Agnes Morgan for the benefit of the Fogg Art Museum staff and Ginling College in China.

In the bottom-right corner, a partially visible clipping heading “ART EXHIBITIONS AT FOGG MUSEUM OF ART” includes a small, printed price stamp or notation: 199.

Overall, the page serves as a historical record documenting media coverage and public promotion of the Fogg Art Museum’s exhibitions in early 1941, highlighting its diverse collection and educational programming during that time.

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The image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or a collection of press clippings related to exhibitions and events at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University in Cambridge, Boston. The page is dated from May 20 to June 1, 1941, and contains various articles and notices about the museum's exhibitions, lectures, and activities.

Notably, there is a photograph of a drawing titled "Head of a Girl" by Eugene Speicher, which was displayed in the exhibition of American drawings at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge. The page also includes a schedule of events and exhibitions for the Fogg Museum, listing dates, times, and specific exhibits such as "Indian Paintings, XVI-XIX centuries," "Chinese Coloured Wood-Block Illustrations," and "The Graphic Art of Goya."

The page also contains information about lectures and other related activities. There are multiple instances of "Press Clipping Service" appearing at the top of each article, likely indicating that these were cutouts from newspapers and magazines. The overall appearance of the page suggests it is a historical document reflecting the cultural and artistic activities of the time.

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The image is a page of a scrapbook or document that contains various press clippings from different newspapers and sources, all related to the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, dated around May and June 1941. The clippings are neatly arranged and glued onto a brown paper background.

At the top left, there is a photograph labeled "Head of a Girl," which is a drawing by Eugene Speicher from the exhibition of American drawings at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge. The photograph shows a portrait of a woman with a serene expression, looking directly at the viewer.

The clippings provide information about the museum's operating hours, exhibits, and events. For example, one clipping mentions that the Fogg Art Museum will be open to the public free of charge from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays until June 29, 1941. Another clipping lists the exhibits on display, including paintings by Winslow Homer, Indian paintings from the XVI-XIX centuries, Chinese colored woodblock illustrations, the graphic art of Goya, and the decorative arts of Latin America.

There are also clippings about the museum's special lectures and the dates of various exhibitions, such as American landscape painting from Inness to Bellows, Indian paintings, expressionism in modern graphic art, Safavid paintings and illuminations, and North Indian and Central Asian painting and sculpture.

The clippings are from various newspapers and publications, including the Christian Science Monitor, Chronicle Sun, Lynn Herald, and others, and they are dated from May 20, 1941, to June 2, 1941. The bottom of the page includes a short note about Miss Margaret A. Fish of Prescott Street opening her home for a lecture by Miss Agnes Mongan of the Fogg Art Museum staff.

Overall, the page provides a detailed snapshot of the activities and exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum during the early 1940s.

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The image is a collection of newspaper clippings and articles pasted onto a piece of paper. The clippings are from different newspapers and are dated from May to June 1941. The clippings are about various topics, including art exhibitions, museum openings, and lectures. The top left clipping is about an art exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The top right clipping is about a lecture by Miss Agnes Mon-geling at the Fogg Art Museum. The bottom left clipping is about an exhibition of modern graphic art at the Fogg Art Museum. The bottom right clipping is about an exhibition of Indian and Central Asian paintings and sculpture at the Fogg Art Museum. The clippings are pasted in a haphazard manner, with some overlapping each other.

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The image shows a collection of press clippings and advertisements from the early 1940s. It features a collage of various newspaper clippings, advertisements, and announcements related to art exhibitions and events in Boston, Cambridge, and other nearby locations. The clippings include information about exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, and other institutions. The advertisements promote art events, lectures, and exhibitions, with dates and times mentioned. The overall composition is a mix of text and images, showcasing the art and cultural scene of the time.

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The image depicts a collection of newspaper clippings and articles compiled into a scrapbook or press clipping service document dated May 20, 1941, and June 2, 1941. The document is titled "Press Clipping Service" and is associated with the "Christian Science Monitor" in Boston, Massachusetts. The layout is organized into several sections, each featuring headlines, dates, and brief summaries of news articles.

Key Elements in the Image:

  1. Header Information:

    • The top of the document includes the header "Press Clipping Service" and the address "2 Park Square, Boston, Mass."
    • The date is prominently displayed as "MAY 20 1941" and "JUN 2 1941," indicating the timeframe of the clippings.
  2. Visual Element:

    • On the left side of the page, there is a black-and-white illustration labeled "Head of a Girl." The caption below the illustration reads: "Drawing by Eugene Speicher for an exhibition of American drawings at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge."
  3. Clippings and Articles:

    • The right side of the page contains multiple clippings from various newspapers, including:
      • Cambridge Sun: A headline about the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, detailing its exhibitions, including works from the 16th to 19th centuries, modern graphic art, and American landscape painting.
      • ** Lynn, Mass.**: A brief article about an exhibition at the Fogg Museum.
      • Boston Post: Mentions an exhibition of American drawings at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring works by Eugene Speicher.
      • Telegram: A note about an exhibition at the Lowell Art Museum.
      • Herald: A headline about Miss Margaret A. Fish of Prescott Street opening her home for a lecture by Miss Yin, a Chinese artist.
  4. Content Highlights:

    • The clippings focus on art exhibitions, particularly at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, highlighting various artists and styles, including modern graphic art, Chinese bronzes, and American landscape painting.
    • Specific artists mentioned include Eugene Speicher, whose drawing "Head of a Girl" is featured.
    • The document also references a lecture by Miss Yin, a Chinese artist, indicating cultural and artistic events of the time.
  5. Design and Layout:

    • The document is typed, with neatly organized sections for each clipping.
    • Each clipping is labeled with the newspaper name, date, and a brief summary of the article’s content.
    • The overall design is functional, aimed at compiling and organizing press coverage for reference.

Summary:

The image shows a historical press clipping service document from May and June 1941, focusing on art exhibitions and cultural events, particularly at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It includes a notable illustration by Eugene Speicher and mentions various artists and exhibitions, reflecting the art scene of the early 1940s. The document serves as a record of contemporary art news and events.

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This image shows a scrapbook page containing newspaper clippings and a drawing, affixed to a plain brown background. Here's a breakdown of the contents:

  • On the left is an image titled "Head of a Girl" — a drawing by Eugene Speicher. The caption specifies that the drawing was part of an exhibition of American drawings at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge.

  • Surrounding the drawing are several rectangular newspaper clippings, arranged in an organized manner. They are labeled "Press Clipping Service" in bold text, with the sender's location listed as “2 Park Square, Boston, Mass.” The clippings are related to exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. Each clipping provides detailed listings of the museum’s current and upcoming exhibitions in 1941.

  • The clippings include dated stamps (e.g., May 20, 1941; May 25, 1941), along with their origins, such as “Boston Christian Science Monitor,” “Lynn Item,” and “Lowell Telegram.”

  • The page has a hole punch on the right-hand side, indicating it was kept in a binder.

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This image shows a scrapbook page containing multiple newspaper clippings related to art exhibitions, particularly those at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The clippings are from various newspapers and press clipping services in the Boston area, all dated around May and June of 1941.

Key details include:

  • A large black-and-white photograph or drawing labeled "Head of a Girl" by Eugene Speicher, exhibited at the Fogg Museum.
  • Various announcements about the Fogg Art Museum's exhibits, including American paintings, Chinese colored wood-block illustrations, eighteenth-century artists' copybooks, graphic art of Goya, modern graphic art, Indian paintings, and exhibitions of French paintings and drawings of the 19th and 20th centuries.
  • Specific dates of the exhibitions ranging from April through June and into October 1941.
  • Mentions of free public admission, opening hours (usually 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.), and days the museum is open, including Sundays.

The clippings are neatly arranged and mostly show the name of the press service or newspaper, the date, and excerpts regarding the museum exhibits. The page itself is brown and appears aged. There is some damage to the page’s edges, particularly the top right corner.

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A vintage scrapbook page on brown parchment. It features:

  • A large black-and-white image (portrait/photo reproduction) of a painting titled “Head of a Girl,” with the face area faded/obscured.
  • A caption underneath that mentions Eugene Speer and the exhibition of American drawings at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge.
  • Numerous small newspaper clippings pasted around the page. Each is headed “Press Clipping Service” with Boston/Cambridge, Mass. as the place, and dates in May–June 1941. The clippings describe art exhibits and museum openings (Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge; Harvard, etc.).
  • The page has a worn, aged look with torn edges and binder holes, giving it a mid-20th-century scrapbook feel.

Overall, it’s a collage documenting 1941 art-exhibit press clippings.

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The image shows a collection of press clippings from different newspapers and dates, all affixed to a brown, worn scrapbook or noticeboard page. The clippings seem to be related to art, with references to art exhibitions, museums, and reviews. Specific mentions are made of the Fogg Art Museum and artworks by Winslow Homer and Edward Hopper, as well as graphic art and Latin American art. These clippings are sourced from outlets such as the Christian Science Monitor, the Boston Post, and the Herald among others, with dates ranging from May 1941 to June 1941. The layout is informal with some clippings arranged at angles and overlapping, indicating a personal and perhaps professional interest in the art world by the collector. The paper materials have discolored and aged, suggesting the clippings have been preserved for quite a long time.