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This image shows a yellowed, aged newspaper clipping dated Friday, August 28, 1942, identified as Page Twenty-One. At the top left, it bears a stamp from the “Press Clipping Service” at “1 Park Square, Boston, Mass.” and is labeled “Herald, Boston, Mass.” with the date “AUG 28 1942” handwritten below.
The main headline reads:
“Benefit Performance to Be Given”
The article, written by Alison Arnold, announces that the Institute of Modern Art will open its Seventh Season on October 14 with a Benefit Performance coinciding with the first night of the Boston Ballet Theater at the Opera House. The event is sponsored by a group of prominent Boston women who have been patrons since the organization's early days.
The article describes the program, including dances and mime performances such as “Lake Garden,” “Three Virgins and a Devil,” and “Bluebeard,” along with the much-praised “Pillar of Fire” ballet. It also notes that the evening will conclude with a private view of an exhibition of paintings by artists including Pierre Tal-Coat and others, with works drawn from local collections and the Museum of Modern Art.
To the right of the article is a large, oval-framed photograph of a woman. She has dark, styled hair, wears a dark, formal dress with a prominent double-strand pearl necklace, and is looking toward the viewer with a gentle smile.
The caption beneath the photo reads:
“SPONSORING INSTITUTE OF MODERN ART BENEFIT.—Mrs. Albert C. Titcomb of Lime Street, who is a member of the committee sponsoring the opening performance of the Ballet Theater in Boston at the Opera House on Wednesday evening, Oct. 14, to benefit the Institute of Modern Art.”
In the upper left corner of the article, the number “195” is handwritten in blue ink.
Overall, the clipping documents a cultural event from 1942, highlighting the patronage of Boston’s elite women to support the arts during wartime, and showcases a formal portrait of one of the key benefactors, Mrs. Albert C. Titcomb. The aged paper and newsprint suggest it was preserved as a historical or personal record.
The image is a newspaper clipping from the "Herald" in Boston, Massachusetts, dated August 28, 1942, on page 21. The headline reads, "Benefit Performance to Be Given" and announces that the Institute of Modern Art will open its seventh season on October 14. The article discusses a benefit performance scheduled for the first night of the Ballet Theater at the Opera House in Boston. It mentions that prominent women will sponsor the benefit and lists several names of the sponsors.
The article also provides details about the Ballet Theater's first visit to Boston, describing the performances and the dancers, including Alice Markova in "Lilac Garden," Lucia Chase in "Three Virgins and a Devil," and Anton Dolin and Irina Baranova in "Bluebeard."
On the right side of the page, there is a photograph of a woman identified as "Mrs. Albert C. Titcomb" who is a member of the committee sponsoring the opening performance of the Ballet Theater in Boston. The photograph is labeled with the caption: "(Photo by Bushmillar)."
The overall tone of the article reflects the social and cultural events of the time, emphasizing the importance of supporting the arts during wartime.
This image is of a newspaper clipping from the Boston Herald, dated August 28, 1942, and it is a page from a scrapbook or archive. The clipping is titled "Benefit Performance to Be Given" and it is about the Institute of Modern Art opening its seventh season on October 14. The article mentions that prominent women are sponsoring a benefit performance on the first night of the Ballet Theater at the Opera House in Boston. The article lists several women who are part of the committee sponsoring the benefit, including Mrs. Betty A. Bartlett, Mrs. Edward F. Bowman, and others.
There is a photograph of a woman, identified as Mrs. Albert C. Titcomb of Lime Street, who is a member of the committee sponsoring the opening performance of the Ballet Theater in Boston at the Opera House on Wednesday evening, October 14, to benefit the Institute of Modern Art. The photograph is black and white and shows the woman wearing a pearl necklace and a dark dress.
The clipping is taped onto a brown page, and there is a label at the top left corner that reads "Press Clipping Service 2 Park Square, Boston, Mass. Herald Boston, Mass. AUG 28 1942." The page number of the newspaper is indicated as "Page Twenty-One."
The image is a photograph of a newspaper clipping. It is placed on a brown cardboard, probably for archival purposes. The clipping is from a newspaper titled "Press Clipping Service," dated August 28, 1942. The clipping features an article about a benefit performance to be given by the Institute of Modern Art, which is set to open its seventh season on October 14. The performance will be held on the first night of the Ballet Theater.
The article is written by Alison Arkold and includes a photograph of a woman identified as Mrs. Albert C. Titcomb, who is a member of the committee sponsoring the event. The article discusses the importance of the event in the fall social calendar and the assistance provided by prominent Boston women to the Institute of Modern Art. It also mentions the entertainment lineup for the evening, which includes pictures by the French painter Pierre Bonnard, who is described as a brilliant painter and probably the only exponent of his pictures who has his own exhibition in Boston.
The clipping is surrounded by stains, indicating its age and the passage of time. The image provides a glimpse into the cultural and social events of the time, highlighting the role of the Institute of Modern Art in promoting modern art and the involvement of prominent individuals in supporting such initiatives.
A newspaper clipping is placed on a page with a brown background. The clipping has a headline that reads "Benefit Performance to Be Given." The clipping also has a photo of a woman, possibly a sponsor of the Institute of Modern Art Benefit. The clipping also has a caption that reads "SPONSORING INSTITUTE OF MODERN ART BENEFIT—Mrs. C. Titcomb of Lime Street, who is a member of the Committee sponsoring the opening performance of the Ballet in Boston at the Opera House on Wednesday evening, October 14, to benefit the Institute of Modern Art."
The image depicts a page from a historical newspaper clipping, dated August 28, 1942, from the Boston Herald. The page is part of a press clipping service, as indicated by the header at the top, which reads "Press Clipping Service" and specifies the location as "Park Square, Boston, Mass."
The central article is titled "Benefit Performance to Be Given" and discusses an upcoming event organized by the Institute of Modern Art. Key details include:
"SPONSORING INSTITUTE OF MODERN ART BENEFIT—Mrs. Alison Knoll, of Lime Street, who is a member of the committee sponsoring the opening performance of the Ballet Theater in Boston at the Opera House on Wednesday evening, Oct. 14, to benefit the Institute of Modern Art."
The image is a historical newspaper clipping from August 28, 1942, announcing a benefit performance for the Institute of Modern Art, scheduled for October 14, 1942, at the Opera House in Boston. The event is sponsored by Mrs. Alison Knoll, and the article highlights the significance of the performance as the opening of the institute's seventh season and the first night of the Ballet Theater. The page includes a photograph of Mrs. Knoll and detailed information about the event and its sponsors.
This image shows a newspaper clipping that appears to be pasted onto a page, most likely in a scrapbook or archival book. The clipping is from the Boston Herald dated August 28, 1942. The headline reads: "Benefit Performance to Be Given." The article discusses an event where the Institute of Modern Art will host a benefit performance on October 14 at the Boston Opera House, coinciding with the opening of the ballet season.
The article highlights prominent women who are sponsoring the event, their role in organizing, and the program's purpose. A black-and-white, oval-framed portrait photograph of a woman accompanies the article, although her face has been blurred for privacy. Underneath the photo, there is a caption identifying her as Mrs. Albert C. Titcomb of Lime Street, who is sponsoring the event for the Institute of Modern Art.
The clipping also bears signs of wear and aging, such as faded text, discoloration, and adhesive marks around the edges, indicative of its preservation for historical purposes.
An old scrapbook page with a pasted newspaper clipping from the Boston Herald, dated August 28, 1942. The big headline reads “Benefit Performance to Be Given” with a subhead about the Institute of Modern Art opening its seventh season on Oct. 14 and prominent women sponsoring the benefit on the first night of Ballet Theater. A large oval portrait of a woman (her face obscured) is on the right, with a caption beneath naming Mrs. Albert C. Titcomb as a sponsor and committee member for the Ballet Theater opening to benefit the Institute of Modern Art. The page shows aging, yellowed paper and a “Press Clipping Service” stamp in the top left.
The image shows a scrapbook page with a newspaper clipping from "The Boston Herald," dated August 28, 1942. The headline reads "Benefit Performance to Be Given Institute of Modern Art Opens Seventh Season Oct. 14 Prominent Women Sponsor Benefit On the First Night of Ballet Theater."
The article, written by Alison Arnold, announces the opening of the seventh season of the Institute of Modern Art and mentions a benefit performance by the Ballet Theater at the Opera House on October 14. The article lists prominent female sponsors involved in organizing the event, focusing on their efforts to support the arts. It also includes some details about the history of the institution, the anticipated program for the event, and the various artwork and collections that would be featured or enhanced by the proceeds from the benefit.
Inscriptions, likely made by the scrapbook's owner, are visible on the clipping, such as the circled date, page number, and possibly annotations on the side.
The image shows a scrapbook page with a newspaper clipping from the "Herald" in Boston, dated August 28, 1942. The clipping headline reads "Benefit Performance to Be Given," with a subheadline stating "Institute of Modern Art Opens Seventh Season Oct. 14" and noting that prominent women sponsor the benefit on the first night of the Ballet Theater.
The article, authored by Alison Arnold, announces a benefit performance for the Institute of Modern Art to be held on October 14, 1942, at the Opera House in Boston. It mentions a group of prominent Boston women who have been patrons of the Institute and have formed a committee to sponsor the benefit. The article discusses the nature of the event, including details about the performance and notable attendees.
Next to the text is a portrait photograph of a woman identified as Mrs. Albert C. Titcomb of Lime Street, a member of the committee sponsoring the opening performance of the Ballet Theater for the benefit. Her image is framed in an oval shape, and her exact facial features are obscured or blurred in this image.
There is also a small label at the top left corner indicating this is from the "Press Clipping Service" located at 2 Park Square, Boston, Massachusetts. The overall appearance of the scrapbook page is aged, with yellowed paper and some signs of wear.