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This image displays a yellowed, aged newspaper clipping mounted on a piece of scrapbook paper. The clipping is from the Press Herald in Portland, Maine, dated June 1, 1941, and was distributed by the Press Clipping Service located at 2 Park Square, Boston, Mass.

The main article is titled “Bowdoin Museum To Exhibit Art Of Primitive South Sea Peoples” and reports on a special exhibit called “The Art of Primitive Man” scheduled to open on May 31 at the Bowdoin College Museum of Fine Arts in Brunswick.

Key details from the clipping include:

• The exhibit features art from pre-Columbian Mexico and Peru, as well as artifacts from the South Seas (including New Ireland, the Polynesian area, and the Queen Charlotte Islands).
• Most items are drawn from the museum’s own permanent collection.
• Highlights include:
  • A “double vase from Peru,” decorated in light orange, brown, red, and white, with one spout shaped like a monkey.
  • Eight large masks from New Ireland, crafted with feathers, shells, and wood.
  • Two small statues from the Polynesian area, made of very soft white limestone.
  • A carved ceremonial pipe from Vancouver Island.
  • An African wood-carving of a giraffe.
  • A carved wooden spoon from South Africa, combining utility with decorative art.

The article also mentions the involvement of Mrs. William C. Root of Brunswick, who loaned items, and acknowledges the Museum of Modern Art and the Peabody Museum of Harvard University for their contributions.

A small photo or illustration is included above the article captioned “Old Vase In College Collection”, showing two pre-Columbian-style ceramic vessels — a tall, slender vase and a squat, figurative vessel with a human-like form.

In the top right corner of the scrapbook page, the number “J8” is faintly written in pencil, likely a catalog or filing mark.

The entire clipping is affixed to a rectangular, slightly worn, tan-colored paper, which has three visible holes along the left edge, indicating it may have been stored in a binder or scrapbook. The paper shows signs of age, with discoloration and minor tears, particularly along the top edge.

In summary, this is a historical press clipping documenting an early 20th-century art exhibition at Bowdoin College, focusing on indigenous and “primitive” art from South America and the Pacific islands, preserved as a record on a scrapbook page.

The image shows a page from a newspaper clipping service, dated June 1, 1941. The clipping is from the Press Herald, a newspaper based in Portland, Maine. The headline of the article reads "Old Vase In College Collection," and there is a photograph accompanying the article. The photograph appears to be of an ancient vase, possibly used as a decorative piece or for ceremonial purposes, as suggested by its design and the context of the article.

The article discusses an exhibit at the Bowdoin College Museum of Fine Arts, which features art from primitive South Sea peoples and other pre-Columbian cultures. The exhibit includes various objects such as masks, statuettes, pottery, and sculptures, representing diverse artistic expressions from regions across the world. The text provides detailed descriptions of some of the items on display, highlighting their cultural significance and artistic value.

This image shows a page from a scrapbook, containing a newspaper clipping about an art exhibition. The page has a beige, aged appearance with two holes on the left side, indicating it was likely stored in a binder. The newspaper clipping is from the "Press Herald" dated June 1, 1941, and is titled "Old Vase In College Collection."

The clipping includes a photograph of two ancient vases, one of which has a small figure of a monkey on top. The text describes an exhibition at the Bowdoin College Museum of Fine Arts titled "The Art of Primitive Man," which features art from various primitive societies, including the South Seas, Mexico, Peru, and Africa. The exhibition includes various types of art such as wood carvings, pottery, stone sculpture, and textiles. The article mentions specific objects like a double vase from Peru, a small wooden figure of a giraffe from Africa, and large ceremonial axes from Tonga.

The top left corner of the page has a label from a "Press Clipping Service" located at 2 Park Square, Boston, Mass. The label also includes the date "JUN 1 1941." The number "195" is written in blue ink near the top left of the clipping. The number "58" is handwritten in the top right corner of the page.

The image shows a piece of paper with a clipping of a newspaper article attached to it. The clipping has a headline that reads, "Old Vase In College Collection." The article is about an exhibition at the Bowdoin College Museum of Art that features art from primitive South Sea peoples. The exhibition includes a double vase from Peru, which is decorated with a monkey and a small figure of a man. The article also mentions that the exhibition will run through the summer and will feature works from various cultures, including Indian, African, and South American.

A brown paper folder contains a clipping from the Press Herald from June 1, 1941. The clipping is about an exhibition at the Bowdoin College Museum of Fine Arts, which features art from primitive South Sea peoples. The exhibition includes a double vase from Peru, decorated with a monkey, and other objects from Peru and Mexico. The exhibition also includes masks, pottery, stone, and textiles from various regions, including New Ireland, New Guinea, and the Marquesas Islands.

The image shows a scanned page from a Press Clipping Service dated June 1, 1941, originating from the Portland Herald in Portland, Maine. The page is titled "Old Vase In College Collection" and features an article about an upcoming exhibition at the Bowdoin College Museum of Fine Arts.

Key Elements of the Image:

Header:

• The top of the page includes the header for the Press Clipping Service, indicating its source and date.
• The main headline reads: "Old Vase In College Collection", suggesting the focus of the article.

Visual Content:

• Below the headline, there is an illustration of two vases. The vases appear to be ceramic or pottery, with distinct shapes and designs. One vase has a more rounded, bulbous form, while the other is more elongated and slender, featuring a small figurine or ornament on top.

Article Content:

• The article announces that a double vase from Peru will be exhibited at the Bowdoin College Museum of Fine Arts, alongside other objects showcasing the art of primitive peoples.
• The exhibition is scheduled to open on Monday, May 21, and will feature a wide range of artifacts from various cultures, including:
  • South Sea Islands (e.g., New Guinea, New Ireland, New Caledonia).
  • Peru (South America).
  • Spanish America (including the work of the Inca).
  • Canada (Indigenous art from the Algonquin and Iroquois tribes).
  • Africa (works from the Bantu, Kafirs, and Kafirs).
  • Asia (artifacts from Persia, Java, and India).
• The article highlights the diversity of materials, techniques, and cultural expressions represented in the exhibition, emphasizing the artistic and historical significance of these objects.

Design and Layout:

• The page has a vintage, aged appearance, with a slightly worn and yellowed paper texture.
• The text is typed in a classic serif font, typical of mid-20th-century print media.
• The layout is clean and organized, with the headline prominently displayed above the illustration and article text.

Additional Details:

• The article includes a subheading: "Bowdoin Museum To Exhibit Art Of Primitive South Sea Peoples", which provides context for the exhibition's theme.
• The article is attributed to Social Research by Nancy Vleckram, indicating the source of the information.

Summary:

The image depicts a historical newspaper clipping from June 1, 1941, announcing an exhibition at the Bowdoin College Museum of Fine Arts. The exhibition focuses on primitive art from various global cultures, featuring a double vase from Peru as a centerpiece. The page includes an illustration of the vase and detailed descriptions of the artifacts to be displayed, emphasizing the museum's commitment to showcasing diverse and culturally significant works of art.

This image shows an old newspaper clipping mounted on a scrapbook-like page. The clipping is of an article headlined "Old Vase in College Collection" and "Bowdoin Museum to Exhibit Art of Primitive South Sea Peoples," dated June 1, 1941, from the Portland, Maine, Press Herald.

The top section has a grainy photograph of a double-handled vase from Peru, which is part of the featured collection. Below the photo is an article describing an exhibition of artifacts at the Bowdoin College Museum of Fine Arts. The exhibition focuses on the art of "primitive peoples," including items from Africa, Oceania, Peru, and Mexico.

The clipping appears attached to a brown scrapbook page with rounded corners, with holes punched along the edge, likely for binding. Text beneath the image provides further details about the exhibition and the featured artifacts, highlighting cultural art pieces from multiple global regions. A "Press Clipping Service" label is affixed to the top, marking it as archival material.

This is a vintage scrapbook page containing a single newspaper clipping mounted in the center.

• The page is light brown/beige cardstock with two punched holes along the left margin and a torn top-left corner.
• At the top is a small label from a press clipping service dated June 1, 1941, with the names Press Herald (Portland, Maine) and another Boston address.
• The clipping itself has a header that reads “Old Vase In College Collection” and a black-and-white photograph of a double vase: two bulbous vessels joined by a horizontal neck, with a small figure or lid on the right-hand vase.
• The caption beneath the photo notes the vase is from Peru, to be exhibited at the Bowdoin College Museum of Fine Arts, and mentions the exhibition will run through the summer.
• The main headline of the article is “Bowdoin Museum To Exhibit Art Of Primitive South Sea Peoples,” describing the exhibit.
• There is some light handwriting in blue ink near the image (appears to be a pagination or catalog number).

Overall, it’s a mid-20th-century newspaper clipping about a Bowdoin Museum exhibit, attached to a scrapbook page with a photo of an old double vase.

This is an image of a page containing a newspaper article from a clipping service. The page is slightly worn, with some visible tears and creases near its edges, and a hole punch at the top left corner.

The heading at the top left reads "Press Clipping Service" with the address "2 Park Square, Boston, Mass." Under that, the name "Press Herald" followed by the location "Portland, Maine" and the date "JUN 1 1941" is provided.

The newspaper article includes a title "Old Vase In College Collection" and features an image of a double vase from Peru. The headline under the image continues with "Bowdoin Museum To Exhibit Art Of Primitive South Sea Peoples." The article describes an upcoming exhibition at the Bowdoin College Museum of Fine Arts. The exhibition showcases art of primitive South Sea cultures, and the text under the title elaborates on the contents and significance of the exhibition.

The main body of text is organized into two columns, detailing various aspects of the exhibition. The article mentions the various items and artifacts from different cultures, including those from the Ainu people of Japan and from tribes of the African Congo and Southwest Pacific islands.

The text is in an old-fashioned typeset indicative of newspapers from the early 20th century, and the paper has a brownish tint, suggesting it has aged over time.

The image shows a newspaper clipping mounted on a brown scrapbook page. At the top there is a label that reads:

"Press Clipping Service
2 Park Square, Boston, Mass.
Press Herald
Portland, Maine
JUN 1 1941"

Below the label, there's a headline that says:

"Old Vase In College Collection"

Below the headline is a photograph of a double vase from Peru with two bulbous bases connected by a horizontal spout, which is on display at the Bowdoin College Museum of Fine Arts.

Under the photo, a caption reads:

"A double vase from Peru, to be exhibited at the Bowdoin College Museum of Fine Arts with other objects which show the art of many primitive peoples. The exhibition will start Monday, to continue through the Summer."

Below the photo and caption is an article titled:

"Bowdoin Museum To Exhibit Art Of Primitive South Sea Peoples"

The article discusses an upcoming exhibit at the Bowdoin College Museum of Fine Arts entitled "The Art of Primitive Man," which runs through the summer of 1941. It highlights various artifacts such as large masks, wooden carvings, stone sculptures, and pottery from South Sea islands, various Indian tribes, and other regions. The article mentions the details and significance of these artifacts, including stone statues from the Polynesian area, ceremonial paddles from Hawaii, and other cultural items. It also notes the kindness of Mrs. William C. Root of Brunswick, who loaned African wood carvings to the exhibit.

The scrapbook page has two punched holes on the left side and the upper left corner of the page is torn. The number "58" is written in the top right corner and "195" is handwritten in blue ink near the clipping.