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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1941-October 1943

ARCH.2003.28, Rendition: 800687

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The image appears to be a page from a newspaper or a scrapbook, featuring clippings of articles related to art and history. The articles discuss exhibitions of Chinese art and student work at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Specific sections mention the collection of Chinese jades, porcelains, crystals, and pottery gifted to Harvard University, as well as a series of student watercolor exercises inspired by Italian painting techniques of the 15th and 16th centuries.

Additionally, there is an article about the gift of a collection of Roman coins by Dean George D. Chase from the University of Maine to Harvard University. The coins represent various periods of Roman history, including the Republic and the Empire. The clippings also provide details about Dean Chase's personal interests and contributions to classical studies. The page includes information from different newspapers, such as the Herald and the Gazette, dated June 1942. The overall presentation suggests that these clippings were saved and organized for reference or historical purposes.

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This image shows a page from a scrapbook or collection of newspaper clippings, all related to the Fogg Museum and its exhibits in the early 1940s. The page is divided into two main sections:

  1. Left Section:

    • Top Article: The article is titled "Chinese Art, Student Work at Fogg Museum; Watercolors." It discusses a notable collection of Chinese jades, porcelains, crystals, and pottery on exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge. The collection was a gift to Harvard University from Mr. and Mrs. Ernest B. Dane. The article describes various items in the collection, including incense burners, jars, tea bowls, and more, made from different materials like jadeite and nephrite. It also mentions the students' work on the second floor of the museum, focusing on the study of structure and procedures of Renaissance painting.
    • Press Clipping Service Labels: There are three labels from the Press Clipping Service, all from Boston, Mass., dated June 14, 1942, and June 15, 1942. The labels indicate the sources of the clippings: "Herald" and "C. S. Monitor."
  2. Right Section:

    • Article: This article discusses the George D. Chase Collection of Roman Coins, which was donated to Harvard University. The collection includes about 800 coins, and the article provides details about the history and significance of the coins, their materials (brass, copper, gold, and silver), and their representation of various emperors and their families. It also mentions Dean Chase's background and his interest in classical studies.
    • Press Clipping Service Label: There is a label from the Press Clipping Service, from Taunton, Mass., dated June 6, 1942.

The clippings are neatly arranged on a light brown or beige page, and the text is printed in black ink. The overall appearance suggests a historical document or a collection of news articles related to the Fogg Museum and its exhibits in the 1940s.

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This image shows a page from a vintage newspaper clipping service, dated June 1942. The paper is visibly aged, with yellowed, brittle edges and a slightly tattered right margin. It appears to be part of a bound scrapbook or archive, as indicated by the dark binding visible along the left edge.

The page contains three distinct newspaper clippings, all from the "Press Clipping Service," located at 2 Park Square, Boston, Mass. Each clipping is stamped with a date and source:

  1. June 1, 1942 — From the Herald (Boston, Mass.): This article announces an exhibition of Chinese Art and Student Work at the Fogg Museum. It details the collection donated by Ernest B. Dane and Mrs. Dane, which includes porcelain, crystals, jade, and watercolors. The student work section highlights watercolor studies by students in the Theory of Drawing and Painting course, which are displayed on the second floor. The exhibition was scheduled to run through July 3.

  2. June 6, 1942 — From the Gazette (Taunton, Mass.): This article reports on the gift of a Roman coin collection to Harvard University by Dean George D. Chase. The collection, numbering about 800 coins, was given in memory of Chase's mentor, his father, and his own tenure as a professor at Harvard. It includes rare and unpublished coins from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire, with a special focus on coins of Julius Caesar and Augustus. The article notes that Dean Chase, despite his age (approaching 70), remains active and retains a deep interest in scholarly affairs.

  3. June 15, 1942 — From the C. S. Monitor (Boston, Mass.): The content of this clipping is almost entirely cut off, so its subject cannot be determined from the visible portion.

The layout suggests this is a collection of press coverage relevant to academic and cultural institutions, particularly Harvard University and the Fogg Museum, during the early 1940s. The clippings reflect significant donations and academic exhibitions of the time.

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The image shows an open book with a page on the left side that has a heading that reads "Chinese Art, Student Work at Fogg Museum". Below the heading is a paragraph that describes the collection of Chinese art on display at the museum. The paragraph mentions the variety of art forms, including jades, porcelains, crystals, and paintings, and highlights the collection's historical significance.

On the right side of the page, there is a smaller paragraph that provides information about a donation of Roman coins to the museum. The paragraph mentions the donor's name, the number of coins donated, and the historical significance of the coins.

At the bottom of the page, there are two small paragraphs that provide additional information about the museum and its collection. The first paragraph mentions the museum's location and the second paragraph provides a brief history of the museum's founding.

Overall, the image depicts a page from a book that provides information about a museum's collection of Chinese art and a donation of Roman coins. The page includes descriptive text, historical context, and additional information about the museum.

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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.

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A vintage scrapbook page with yellowed paper, featuring newspaper clippings about Chinese art. The top headline reads “Chinese Art, Student Work at Fogg Museum; Watercolors.” The page contains dense columnar text describing a Chinese art exhibit at the Fogg Museum and student watercolors. There are several small clipping-service labels affixed to the page (two on the left bottom and one on the right), each with Boston, Mass. or Taunton, Mass. postal stamps and dates from 1942 (e.g., JUN 14, 1942; JUN 15, 1942). The overall look is that of an archival cut-and-paste from the early 1940s.

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This image shows a scrapbook page containing cut-out newspaper articles and clippings. The page is formatted with neat arrangement of articles from June 1942. The largest article at the top discusses Chinese art, mentioning watercolors and the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. It details a collection of Chinese art pieces and student work, highlighting historical and artistic aspects. Various Chinese items such as jade, bronzes, ceramics, and textiles are described.

The smaller clippings mention dates (June 6 and June 14, 1942) and sources such as the "Press Clipping Service" and "Boston Herald." Another text snippet discusses Roman coins gifted to Harvard University by Dean Chase, possibly covering classical studies and history. The rest of the clippings and articles appear to focus on academic and museum-related topics.

The page is mounted on a thick scrapbook paper, displaying an archival preservation style.

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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.