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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1941-October 1943

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The image shows two newspaper clippings pasted on a page, both from the year 1942. The clipping on the left, dated June 14, 1942, is from the Boston Herald and titled 'Chinese Art, Student Work at Fogg Museum; Watercolors.' The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum featuring Chinese art, including jade, porcelain, and crystals, as well as student watercolors. It mentions notable pieces like a flaming painting of the 18th century and works by Chinese and Japanese artists. The article also highlights student work in drawing and painting, with an emphasis on studies of light and shade.

The clipping on the right, dated June 6, 1942, is from the Tufts Daily and titled 'Chase Gift of Roman Coins.' The article reports on a gift of about 800 Roman coins from Dean George Chase of the Tufts College Department of Classics to the college. The coins, which Dean Chase collected over many years, include rare and well-preserved specimens from various periods of Roman history. The gift is accompanied by a scholarly catalog, and the coins are to be used for teaching and research at the college. Dean Chase, who is retiring, is praised for his contributions to classical studies and his dedication to the college.

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The image is a collage of newspaper clippings from June 1942, detailing events and exhibitions related to Chinese art and student work at the Fogg Museum.

Top Clipping:

  1. Title: "Chinese Art, Student Work at Fogg Museum; Watercolors"
  2. Content:
    • The article describes a notable collection of Chinese art, specifically exercises done in connection with the study of Japanese art.
    • The items on display include jade, porcelain, and other artifacts. The pieces are part of a gift to Harvard University from Mrs. Ernest B. Dane and Mr. Daniel F. Chase.
    • The watercolors are noted for their brushwork and use of ink and gold leaf.
    • Some of the paintings were created by students in the class of 1863, and they illustrate the techniques of the Chinese painters.
    • The collection is also complemented by a significant number of ancient Chinese bronzes and ceramics from the Sung period.

Middle Clipping:

  1. Title: Press Clipping Service
  2. Content:
    • The clipping is a notice about Dean Chase’s gift to Harvard University.
    • Dean Chase's gift includes a collection of Roman coins, totaling about 800. These coins represent the early history of Roman currency.
    • The coins span from the reign of Augustus to the reign of Trajan and are of significant historical and monetary value.
    • Dean Chase is noted for his contributions to the field of Roman numismatics and his teaching at Harvard.

Bottom Clipping:

  1. Title: Press Clipping Service
  2. Content:
    • The article briefly mentions Dean Chase's academic achievements and his active involvement in the university community.
    • It highlights his dedication to teaching and research, particularly in Roman history and numismatics.

The overall context of these clippings indicates a significant contribution to the Fogg Museum and Harvard University by Dean Chase, enriching their collections with valuable historical and artistic pieces.

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The image contains newspaper clippings from various dates in June 1942. Here's a detailed summary of the content:

  1. Top Left Clipping (June 14, 1942):

    • Title: "Chinese Art, Student Work at Fogg Museum; Watercolors"
    • Description: The article discusses a notable collection of Chinese art on display at the Fogg Museum, including exercises done by students at Harvard University. The collection includes pieces from the 18th and 19th centuries, focusing on jade, porcelain, and crystals. The text also highlights the works of Ernest B. Dane and Mrs. Dane, with some examples of their work being elaborate and unique. The collection is noted for its variety and the techniques used, such as brush drawing on silk and ink paintings on paper. The article also mentions a section of student work, including drawings and paintings, arranged to show the progression of their skills.
  2. Top Right Clipping (June 6, 1942):

    • Title: "Clipping Service"
    • Description: This clipping from the Herald mentions Dean Chase of Tufts University, who is remembered for his contributions to the study of Roman coins. The article notes that Dean Chase's collection of Roman coins, which he donated to Harvard, includes approximately 800 coins. The collection is described as unique and valuable for its variety and rarity. The gift was recorded by the museum directors as the "George D. Chase Collection of Roman Coins." The article also mentions his academic achievements and his plans to use the collection for teaching purposes.
  3. Bottom Left Clipping (June 15, 1942):

    • Title: "Press Clipping Service"
    • Source: C. S. Monitor, Boston, Mass.
    • Description: This clipping seems to be a brief notice or reference for clipping services, but the specific content of the article is not detailed in the visible portion.

The articles provide insight into academic collections and educational efforts at universities during the early 1940s, highlighting the importance of art and historical artifacts in education and research.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from June 1942, detailing an exhibition at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University. The main article, titled "Chinese Art, Student Work at Fogg Museum; Watercolors," discusses a notable collection of Chinese art on display, which includes jades, porcelains, crystals, and paintings.

Key points from the article:

  1. Chinese Art Collection:

    • The exhibition features a collection of Chinese art, including jades, porcelains, and paintings from various dynasties.
    • The collection was gifted to Harvard University by Ernest B. and Mrs. Daniel S. Goodwin. The jades were previously owned by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest B. Dane.
    • The collection comprises some 200 examples of jades, porcelains, and other items, showcasing a range of materials like jade, ivory, lacquer, and porcelain.
    • The jades span from the Neolithic period to the Ch'ing dynasty, with notable examples including a jade dragon from the Shang dynasty and a jade cup from the Han dynasty.
    • The collection also includes paintings from the Sung and Yuan dynasties, with an emphasis on the watercolor techniques used.
  2. Student Work:

    • On the second floor of the museum, there is an exhibition of student work from the Drawing and Painting classes.
    • The student works include various mediums such as watercolors, charcoal drawings, and gouaches.
    • The exhibit includes works by students such as Mary 2nd, who was noted for her technical skill and ability to convey emotion in her paintings.
  3. Additional Articles:

    • There is a smaller article about Dean Chase of Harvard University, who received a gift of Roman coins from Professor George Davis Chase. The collection includes coins from the Roman Empire, particularly from the reigns of Augustus and subsequent emperors.
    • Dean Chase plans to use this collection to teach Roman numismatics and history to students.

The newspaper clipping is dated June 14, 1942, and is from the Press Clipping Service, Boston, Massachusetts.

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The image contains two press releases and a newspaper clipping related to academic and museum activities at Harvard University.

Left Side - Press Release (June 1, 1942)

Title: Chinese Art, Student Work at Fogg Museum; Watercolors

Content:

  • The Fogg Museum at Harvard University has acquired a notable collection of Chinese art, created by students as part of a course in Chinese painting during the 1941-42 academic year.
  • The collection includes works by various students, such as Isabel Y. S. Liang, who was inspired by a painting of a cat by the 18th-century artist Shitao.
  • The works feature a range of subjects, including landscapes, birds, flowers, and figures, executed in ink and watercolor.
  • This collection is part of a broader effort to gather examples of Chinese art from different periods, starting with the Ming dynasty.
  • The students' work is displayed in the Fogg Museum and is noted for its high quality, with some pieces considered to be of museum caliber.

Right Side - Top Press Release (June 4, 1942)

Content:

  • Dean Paul H. Buck of Harvard University is set to be remembered for establishing a course on Roman coins, using a former Tauntonian's gift.
  • George D. Chase, a Harvard graduate from 1880, donated his collection of Roman coins to the university.
  • The collection, unique in its scope and quality, will be used to teach Roman numismatics and history.
  • The coins span various periods of Roman history and include notable examples from different emperors.
  • Dean Chase, despite being busy with academic affairs, is noted for his dedication to scholarly activities.

Right Side - Bottom Newspaper Clipping (June 15, 1942)

Content:

  • This clipping is a continuation of the press release about the Roman coin collection.
  • It details the significance of the collection, which includes coins from the Roman Republican period through the era of Augustus.
  • The collection will be used for both exhibition and academic purposes, specifically to illustrate Roman history through numismatics.
  • The article highlights the rarity and completeness of the collection, which even features some unique and historically important coins.

Overall, these documents highlight Harvard University's academic and museum initiatives, particularly focusing on the acquisition and educational use of Chinese student artwork and a significant Roman coin collection.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or album, featuring newspaper clippings from June 1949. The clippings are pasted onto a brown page with a wooden-like border. Here is a detailed summary of the contents of each clipping:

  1. Chinese Art, Student Work at Fogg Museum; Watercolors

    • This article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, showcasing Chinese art and watercolors created by students. The exhibition includes paintings from the 18th and 19th centuries, featuring landscapes, flowers, and birds. The article mentions the museum's collection of Chinese art, which includes porcelains, jades, and bronzes, and highlights the educational value of the exhibition for students.
  2. Press Clipping Service - The Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass.

    • Dated June 14, 1949, this clipping appears to be a notice or advertisement for a press clipping service.
  3. Press Clipping Service - The Boston Herald, Boston, Mass.

    • Dated June 15, 1949, this is another notice or advertisement for a press clipping service.
  4. Gift of Roman Coins to University of Maine

    • This article from the Taunton Gazette, dated June 6, 1949, reports on Dean George Davis Chase's donation of his Roman coin collection to the University of Maine. The collection, numbering about 800 coins, was presented in memory of Sterling Dow, a Harvard professor. The coins span various periods and emperors, including some rare and unrecorded pieces. The article mentions Chase's academic background and his interest in numismatics, as well as the significance of the collection for scholarly research and education.

The clippings are neatly arranged on the page, with the articles providing insights into cultural and academic events from June 1949.

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The image shows a scanned page from a scrapbook or collection of news articles. The page is titled "Chinese Art, Student Work at Fogg Museum; Watercolors." There are several articles and press clipping notices on the page, most of them appear to be related to art exhibitions or donations to museums, specifically referencing Chinese art and watercolors, student work at the Fogg Museum, as well as a collection of Roman coins.

The clippings are from different sources and dates. For instance, one clipping from "Press Clipping Service, Boston, Mass." is dated "JUN 1 1942," and another one from "C. S. Monitor, Boston, Mass." is dated "JUN 15 1942." The text in the clippings includes details about the Fogg Museum exhibiting watercolors, student art works, and mentions of Roman coins that were gifted to the museum by a Dean Chase, who is associated with Harvard University and University of Maine.

The physical condition of the page suggests it's old and the paper has yellowed due to age. The articles on the page seem to have historical value, offering a glimpse into cultural and educational events from that period.

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This image shows a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings pasted onto the brown paper. The clippings appear old, with yellowed paper and typewritten text, dating from June 1942. There are at least two main articles and three small clippings stamped with the dates JUN 6 1942, JUN 14 1942, and JUN 15 1942, all from press clipping services in Boston, Massachusetts.

The largest article on the left discusses "Chinese Art, Student Work at Fogg Museum; Watercolors." It details a notable collection of Chinese jade, porcelain, crystals, and pottery now exhibited at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge. The collection was a gift to Harvard University by the late Ernest B. Dane and Mrs. Dane of Brookline. It includes approximately 300 examples of elaborate Chinese jades and crystals, with some from the 13th century. The article also mentions student work displayed on the second floor of the Fogg Museum, involving the drawing and painting of Renaissance art techniques.

The article on the right discusses the gift of a collection of Roman coins to Harvard, given by Dean Chase, a former Tauntonian and teacher at Bristol Academy. Dean Chase, a graduate of Harvard, collected Roman coins dating back to the Roman Republic through the Roman Empire. The article highlights that the collection was meant to aid Harvard students studying Roman numismatics and mentions the coins' historical significance. It also notes Dean Chase's ongoing active lifestyle and scholarly interests even in his mid-seventies.

The page appears to be part of a well-organized historical or archival scrapbook documenting art and historical artifacts exhibits and significant gifts to Harvard University in 1942.

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The image appears to be a page from a book or document featuring two distinct sections of text. The left side of the page contains an article titled "Chinese Art, Student Work at Fogg Museum," which discusses a notable collection of Chinese art at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge. The article mentions watercolors, paintings, and various Chinese artifacts such as porcelains, pottery, and lacquerware. The right side of the page contains a clipping from the "Gazette Taunton, Mass." dated June 6, 1942, which discusses Dean Chase, a professor at Harvard University, and his gift of Roman coins to the university. The clipping also mentions the George D. Chase Collection of Roman Coins, which will be available for students interested in Roman numismatics.

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The image shows an open book with two visible pages, likely from an archive or historical document. The left page is titled "Chinese Art, Student Work at Fogg Museum; Watercolors" and appears to be an article or report discussing a notable collection of Chinese art at the Fogg Museum. The text describes the collection as including jade, porcelain, crystals, and other artifacts, highlighting their historical and artistic significance. It also mentions student work and watercolor studies related to Chinese art, indicating an educational or exhibition context.

The right page is titled "Press Clipping Service" and includes a dated entry from June 14, 1942, sourced from the Boston Herald. This section discusses a donation or collection of Roman coins made by Dean Chase to the Fogg Museum. The text elaborates on the historical and monetary value of the coins, noting their representation of Roman emperors and their significance in numismatics. It also mentions Dean Chase's dedication to classical studies and his contributions to the museum.

Both pages feature stamped dates at the bottom, indicating when the clippings were archived or recorded. The stamps read "JUN 14 1942" on the left page and "JUN 15 1942" on the right page, suggesting these were part of a press clipping or archival service. The overall appearance of the book, with its aged, yellowed pages and structured layout, suggests it is part of a historical or academic collection, possibly from a university library or museum archive.