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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1941-October 1943

ARCH.2003.28, Rendition: 800746

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The image shows a piece of paper with handwritten text on it. The text reads:

"Santa Barbara Exhibition June 1943"

Below this, there is another line of text that appears to be signed, reading:

"Sprague
Miss Strassmann"

The paper is a light brown color and has a simple, unadorned appearance. The handwriting is casual and the paper appears to be a photograph or scan of a card or document.

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The image shows a beige-colored paper or card with handwritten and typed text. The handwritten text at the top reads "Santa Barbara Exhibition June 1943." Below this, there is a signature that appears to say "Sprague." Underneath the signature, there is typed text that reads "Miss Strassmann." The background is a plain, light gray surface. The overall appearance suggests that this could be a label or a note related to an exhibition.

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This image displays the reverse side of a rectangular, light tan or beige paper card, likely a postcard or exhibition label, set against a plain, neutral gray background.

The card features a combination of handwritten and typewritten text, centered horizontally.

  • Handwritten Text (Top): In a fluid, cursive script, it reads: “Santa Barbara Exhibition June 1943”. This likely refers to an art exhibition that took place in Santa Barbara in June 1943.
  • Handwritten Text (Middle): Below the first line, also in cursive, is the word: “Sprague”. This is likely the name of the artist or the sender.
  • Typewritten Text (Bottom): Beneath the handwritten “Sprague,” printed in a standard, black, typewriter font, is the name: “Miss Strassmann”. This is presumably the name of the recipient.

The overall appearance suggests a piece of historical ephemera, possibly an exhibition card or label that was sent by an artist named Sprague to someone named Miss Strassmann, documenting a piece shown at the 1943 Santa Barbara exhibition. The paper appears to be aged, with a slightly textured surface.

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The image shows a piece of paper that appears to be a handwritten note. The note is written on a piece of brown paper, which is folded in half. The note is written in black ink, and it is written in cursive. The note is written in a foreign language, which appears to be German. The note is dated June 1943, and it is signed by Miss Strassemann. The note appears to be a personal message, possibly a greeting or a thank you note. The note is a historical artifact, and it provides a glimpse into the past.

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The image shows a piece of paper with handwritten text. The paper is beige and has a textured surface. The text reads "Sanda Barbara 24th July 1943" and "Sprague Miss-Strassmann" in cursive handwriting. The paper appears to be folded in half, with the text written on the inside. The handwriting is slanted and has a flowing style. The paper has a slightly worn appearance, suggesting that it may be old or has been handled frequently.

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The image shows a piece of light brown paper or card with handwritten text. The text is written in cursive and appears to be neatly inscribed. At the top, the text reads:
"Santa Barbara Zhilitor June 1943".
Below this, there is a line that says "Sprague", followed by "Miss Strassmann" written in a slightly larger, more formal script.

The overall appearance suggests that this could be the label or cover of a document, possibly an envelope or a folder, indicating a personal or archival item dated June 1943, associated with Santa Barbara, and addressed to or related to Miss Strassmann from Sprague. The handwriting style and format imply a formal or official context.

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The image shows a piece of paper with handwritten text and a typed name. The paper is tan in color and has a rectangular shape, with the longer sides oriented horizontally.

At the top of the paper, there is handwritten text that reads "Santa Barbara Exhibition June 1943" in black ink. Below this, there is another line of handwritten text that appears to be a signature, but it is not legible. Underneath the signature, there is a typed name that reads "Miss Strassmann" in black ink.

The background of the image is a solid gray color, which suggests that the paper is being displayed against a neutral backdrop. Overall, the image appears to be a simple yet elegant presentation of a piece of paper with some handwritten and typed text.

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The image is a piece of paper with handwritten text and a typed name.

  • The paper is light brown and rectangular, with a smooth texture.
    • It has a slight sheen to it, suggesting it may be made of cardstock or a similar material.
    • The edges are straight and even, indicating that it has been cut or trimmed to size.
  • The handwritten text is in pencil and reads "Santa Barbara Exhibition June 1943".
    • The handwriting is cursive and appears to be in a flowing script.
    • The text is centered on the page, with the words "Santa Barbara" and "Exhibition" on one line, and "June 1943" on the next.
  • Below the handwritten text is a typed name, "Miss Strassmann".
    • The typing is in all capital letters and is centered on the page.
    • The font is a standard typewriter font, with no embellishments or decorations.

Overall, the image appears to be a piece of paper with handwritten and typed information, possibly related to an event or exhibition held in Santa Barbara in 1943.

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The image is a photograph of the back of a postcard, featuring handwritten text and a typed name.

The postcard is centered in the image, with its edges slightly worn. The dominant color of the postcard is a light-brown hue, reminiscent of aged paper.

At the top center of the postcard, a handwritten message reads: "Santa Barbara June 1943." The handwriting is cursive and appears to be written in pencil or pen.

Below this message, another handwritten word is visible: "Sprague." This word is also written in cursive.

In the lower center of the postcard, a typed name is displayed: "Miss Strassmann." The text is printed in black ink using a typewriter.

The background of the image is a plain gray color, providing a neutral backdrop for the postcard. A subtle shadow effect is visible around the edges of the postcard, suggesting that it is being displayed on a flat surface.

Overall, the image presents a simple yet intriguing composition, with the postcard serving as the primary focus. The handwritten messages and typed name add a personal touch, while the gray background provides a clean and unobtrusive setting.

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The image presents a vintage, sepia-toned photograph or postcard with handwritten text on the back. The card is rectangular and features a light brown color.

  • Handwritten Text
    • The top line of text reads "Santa Barbara Whilton June 1943" in cursive handwriting.
    • Below this, the word "Sprague" is written in cursive.
    • Underneath "Sprague," the name "Miss Strassmann" is typed in black ink.
  • Background
    • The background of the image is a solid gray color, providing a neutral backdrop for the card.

In summary, the image showcases a vintage card with handwritten text on the back, including a location, date, and names, set against a plain gray background.