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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1941-October 1943

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or press clipping book. The page contains several newspaper clippings, all dated October 1942. The clippings are from various newspapers and press clipping services in Boston, Massachusetts. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Press Clipping Service (Post Square, Boston, Mass.) - Boston Herald

    • Date: October 1, 1942
  2. Press Clipping Service (2 Post Square, Boston, Mass.) - C.S. Munro

    • Date: October 2, 1942
  3. Fogg Art Museum - Current Exhibitions

    • This clipping announces a "Choice Chinese Jade Collection on Display at Fogg Museum."
    • The exhibition is part of the museum's Oriental Section.
  4. Dane Treasures - Recent Oriental Section Addition

    • This article discusses the addition of a collection of Chinese jade to the Fogg Art Museum.
    • It mentions that the jade collection, which includes various artifacts like silks and rugs, is a significant addition to the museum.
    • The collection is noted for its rarity and historical significance, with some pieces dating back to the 12th century.
  5. Press Clipping Service (7 Post Square, Boston, Mass.) - Globe

    • Date: October 4, 1942
  6. Press Clipping Service (2 Post Square, Boston, Mass.) - Post

    • Date: October 1, 1942
    • This clipping is titled "Jades at the Fogg" and discusses the jade collection exhibition at the Fogg Museum.
    • It highlights the historical and artistic significance of the jade pieces on display.

The clippings are neatly arranged on the page, with some overlapping, and are affixed with what appears to be glue or tape. The page itself shows signs of aging, with a yellowed background and some stains.

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The image is a page from a scrapbook featuring newspaper clippings related to an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum in Boston, Massachusetts, dated October 1942. Here's a detailed summary:

  1. Clipping Labels and Dates:

    • The clippings are labeled with "Press Clipping Service" and various publication names such as "Herald," "C.S. Monitor," "Globe," and "Post."
    • Dates range from October 1 to October 4, 1942.
  2. Headlines and Articles:

    • The main headline reads: "Choice Chinese Jade Collection on Display at Fogg Museum".
    • The article discusses the "Dane Treasures Recent Oriental Section Addition" and mentions that the Fogg Art Museum is showcasing a collection of Chinese jade.
    • It highlights the importance of Chinese art and craftsmanship and mentions the acquisition of the collection by Harvard University.
    • The article states that the Fogg Museum is one of the most significant repositories of Chinese art in America, with a collection that includes over 130 years of Chinese art and artifacts.
  3. Additional Information:

    • The clippings indicate that the exhibition includes a variety of items from the Dane Collection, which features ancient Chinese jade, pottery, and porcelain.
    • The article also mentions the "Chinese Jade Collection" and notes the historical significance of the items, stating that they are "of the finest textiles from ancient Rome to the finest jades and rugs from China."
    • It is mentioned that the collection is on display in three galleries and is part of the Harvard University's Oriental Department.
  4. Context:

    • The clippings are arranged in a scrapbook, indicating they were likely collected for reference or archival purposes.

The overall theme of the clippings is the presentation and significance of the Chinese jade collection at the Fogg Art Museum, emphasizing the historical and cultural value of the artifacts on display.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from October 1942 related to art exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts.

  1. Clippings Overview:

    • The clippings are from various Boston newspapers, including the Herald, C. S. Monitor, Globe, and Post.
    • They cover articles from October 1 to October 4, 1942.
  2. Main Article:

    • The central article, titled "Choice Chinese Jade Collection on Display at Fogg Museum," details the exhibition of a selection from the Dane Collection of Chinese jade.
    • It mentions the significance of the jade pieces and their historical value, emphasizing their rarity and the extensive efforts to preserve and exhibit them during World War II.
  3. Specific Sections and Highlights:

    • Dane Treasures: The article highlights the addition of the recent Oriental section at the Fogg Art Museum, mentioning the collection of Chinese jade and its historical context.
    • Fogg Art Museum: It notes the museum's ongoing efforts to maintain and exhibit its collections, including ancient artifacts and significant artworks.
    • The inclusion of a specific mention of the "Recent Oriental Section Addition" and the "Chinese Jade Collection" emphasizes the museum’s efforts to present historically and culturally important pieces.
  4. Exhibition Details:

    • The article notes that the jades are part of the extensive Dane Collection and are displayed in three galleries.
    • It highlights the significance of the exhibit as part of the broader mission to showcase cultural treasures and promote understanding of Chinese art and culture.

The newspaper clippings collectively underscore the importance of preserving and exhibiting significant cultural artifacts and the ongoing efforts of the Fogg Art Museum to present these treasures to the public.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings from October 1942, all related to art exhibitions at the Fogg Museum. The clippings are from different newspapers, including the Herald, C.S. Monitor, Globe, and Post, all based in Boston, Massachusetts.

The main clipping, from the Herald dated October 11, 1942, is titled "Choice Chinese Jade Collection on Display at Fogg Museum." It discusses the significance of the Chinese jade collection, highlighting its cultural and artistic value and its display at the Fogg Museum.

Another clipping, from the C.S. Monitor dated October 12, 1942, also mentions the Chinese jade collection, emphasizing its importance and the opportunity it provides for visitors to appreciate the artistry and history of the pieces.

The Globe clipping from October 4, 1942, is titled "Dane Treasures Recent Oriental Section Addition." It describes the addition of the Dane collection of Chinese jade to the Fogg Museum, which significantly enhances the museum's Oriental section.

Finally, the Post clipping from October 11, 1942, titled "Jades at the Fogg," describes the exhibition of the Dane collection of Chinese jade, noting its historical depth and the unique opportunity it provides for the public to view these rare artifacts.

Overall, the clippings collectively highlight the importance and significance of the Chinese jade collection now on display at the Fogg Museum, providing context and background information about the artifacts and their cultural value.

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The image shows a collection of press clippings from various newspapers dated in October 1942. These clippings are related to an exhibition of Chinese jade at the Fogg Art Museum, which is part of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Here are detailed descriptions of the articles:

  1. Top Left (Boston Herald, October 1, 1942):

    • Title: "Fogg Art Museum—Current exhibitions"
    • Content: It mentions exhibitions including "British Gallery and Helen Pratt Duval Collection of Chinese Porcelains" and "Renaissance Art and Costume in Contemporary Italy," along with the "Gallery Talks."
  2. Top Right (C.S. Monitor, Boston, Mass., October 1, 1942):

    • Title: No specific headline, but it is part of the "Fine News of Art" section.
    • Content: This clipping seems to briefly mention the same or similar exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum.
  3. Middle (Boston Globe, October 4, 1942):

    • Title: "Current Art Exhibitions"
    • Headline: "Choice Chinese Jade Collection on Display at Fogg Museum"
    • Content: The article details the significance of the jade collection on display, describing it as a recent addition to the museum's Oriental section. It mentions the historical and cultural importance of Chinese jade artifacts, some of which date back over 3000 years. The article emphasizes the rarity and craftsmanship of the jades, which have been loaned to the museum.
  4. Bottom Right (Boston Post, October 1, 1942):

    • Title: "Jades at the Fogg"
    • Content: This piece highlights a selection from the Dane Collection of jade, noting its variety and the periods represented. The article also mentions that the exhibition is on loan from the Davis Collection and is available for viewing at the Fogg Art Museum.

These articles collectively promote and describe the exhibition of a significant collection of Chinese jade artifacts at the Fogg Art Museum in 1942. The clippings underscore the historical value and aesthetic beauty of the jade pieces on display.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from October 1942, organized in a scrapbook. The clippings are from a press clipping service based in Boston, Massachusetts. Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Top Left Clipping (Herald, Oct 11, 1942):

    • Headline: "FOGG ART MUSEUM—Current Exhibit: Chinese Jade Collection"
    • Description: It mentions the Fogg Art Museum's current exhibit featuring the Chinese Jade Collection from the Dane and Helen Pratt Dane collection. The exhibit includes ancient Chinese jade and other works from the George D. Pratt Collection.
  2. Top Middle Clipping (C.S. Monitor, Oct 12, 1942):

    • Headline: "Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University"
    • Description: This clipping is about the Fogg Museum of Art's exhibition of ancient Chinese jade and other treasures from the Dane collection. It highlights the museum’s role in preserving and displaying art.
  3. Top Right Clipping (Globe, Oct 4, 1942):

    • Headline: "Current Art Exhibitions"
    • Description: This clipping discusses the "Choice Chinese Jade Collection on Display at Fogg Museum" and mentions a recent addition to the Oriental Section. It notes the historical significance of Chinese jade and the museum's extensive collection.
  4. Bottom Middle Clipping (Post, Oct 11, 1942):

    • Headline: "Dane Treasures Recent Oriental Section Addition"
    • Description: This article details the Fogg Art Museum's recent addition of the Dane collection of Chinese jade, emphasizing the historical and cultural importance of these artifacts. It also mentions the museum's ongoing efforts to preserve and display art.
  5. Bottom Right Clipping (Post, Oct 11, 1942):

    • Headline: "Jades at the Fogg"
    • Description: This clipping provides a brief description of the exhibition of jades from the Dane Collection at the Fogg Museum. It mentions the significance and beauty of the jade pieces and their historical context.

The clippings collectively highlight the Fogg Art Museum's display of the Dane Collection of Chinese jade in October 1942, emphasizing the cultural and historical significance of these artifacts.

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This image shows a page of an old scrapbook that contains press clippings related to art exhibitions. There are several newspaper clippings from different dates in 1942, all indicating they are from a press clipping service based out of Boston, Massachusetts. The clippings describe exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, including a display of Chinese jade and other art.

The clippings are dated, with the earliest from October 4, 1942, and others from October 11 and October 12 of the same year. The clippings mention specific collections such as the Dane Collection and the Davis Collection, emphasizing the significance and rarity of the pieces on display, like Chinese jades, textiles, pottery, and porcelain. It also refers to the depth of the civilized world's debt to China and the Orient in general, highlighting the influence of these cultures on the arts.

The scrapbook page and clippings show signs of aging, such as discoloration and spots, which is consistent with paper items that are several decades old.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or album with several newspaper clippings attached. The clippings are related to an art exhibition of Chinese jade collections at the Fogg Museum. Most of the clippings are from Boston newspapers dated October 1942, including the Herald, C.S. Monitor, Globe, and Post.

The main headline reads: "Choice Chinese Jade Collection on Display at Fogg Museum," followed by a description of the exhibition. The text mentions the influence of Chinese and Oriental arts and crafts, the role of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, and highlights the collection donated by Ernest B. Dane and Helen P. Dane. It emphasizes the quality and significance of the jade, crystals, pottery, and porcelains in the collection.

There are multiple brief clippings from different newspapers, with consistent themes emphasizing the exhibit's cultural value and the importance of the Dane collection. The clippings are neatly arranged on a single page, with some discoloration and aging evident on the page background.

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The image shows an open book with a clipping service page. The clipping service page has a few clippings attached to it. The clippings are from different newspapers and magazines, including "The Herald," "C. S. Monitor," and "Globe." The clippings are dated from October 1 to October 4, 1942. The clippings are about the "Choice Chinese Jade Collection" on display at the Fogg Museum. The clippings have a black border and text that reads "Press Clipping Service." The book's pages are brown and have some stains and marks on them.

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The image shows an open book or scrapbook containing newspaper clippings and typed entries dated from October 1942. The entries are organized under the heading "Press Clipping Service" and are sourced from various newspapers, including the Boston Herald, Boston Globe, and Boston Post, all from Boston, Massachusetts.

Key Details:

  1. Date and Source:

    • The clippings are dated October 1, 1942, October 2, 1942, and October 4, 1942.
    • The clippings are from the Press Clipping Service at 2 Park Square, Boston, Mass.
  2. Content:

    • The primary focus is on an art exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum (now the Harvard Art Museums). The exhibition features a Choice Chinese Jade Collection.
    • Additional clippings mention related topics, such as:
      • Dane Treasures: A recent addition to the Oriental Section of the Fogg Museum.
      • Recent Oriental Section Addition: Highlighting the importance of Chinese art and its influence on global culture.
      • Jades at the Fogg: A detailed description of the jade collection, including selections from the Dane Collection of Chinese Jade, crystals, gold, and other artifacts.
  3. Textual Highlights:

    • The Fogg Art Museum is mentioned as hosting the Current exhibition of the Choice Chinese Jade Collection.
    • The clippings emphasize the historical and cultural significance of Chinese art, noting its influence on ancient Rome and its role in the development of fine textiles and crafts.
    • The Dane Collection is highlighted as a notable addition to the museum's Oriental Section, featuring enriched jade, crystal, pottery, and porcelain.
  4. Visual Layout:

    • The book has a worn, aged appearance, suggesting it is a historical document or archive.
    • Each clipping is neatly placed and labeled with the source and date.
    • The text is typed, with some handwritten annotations (e.g., "15" circled next to the Fogg Museum headline).

Summary:

The image depicts a historical scrapbook or archive from October 1942, documenting press clippings about an exhibition of Chinese jade at the Fogg Art Museum in Boston. The clippings highlight the cultural and artistic significance of Chinese art, particularly jade, and mention additional acquisitions and exhibitions at the museum. The document reflects the era's interest in Asian art and the role of museums in preserving and showcasing such collections.