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ARCH.2003.29, Rendition: 803448
This image displays a vintage press clipping or archival scrapbook page, printed on aged, sepia-toned paper with two punch holes on the right edge, suggesting it was stored in a binder. The page contains multiple newspaper clippings from the “Press Clipping Service” based at “2 Park Square, Boston, Mass.”, primarily from late 1943.
Main Content:
The central and most prominent feature is a black-and-white photograph of an ornate, large piece of furniture — an English desk — identified in the caption below as “An English Desk: From the Time of Queen Anne.”
The desk is a tall, multi-tiered cabinet on a large base with decorative panels and a central hinged writing surface. It features three arched mirror panels on the upper section, flanked by ornate finials and possibly gilded or carved details. The lower portion contains a large, elaborately decorated front panel, likely with floral or figural inlay or painting. A smaller, framed painting hangs on the wall in the background, and part of an ornate chair is visible to the right.
Below the photo, an article attributed to “D. A.” describes the desk in detail:
“This desk of the period of Queen Anne is handsomely decorated with japanned work. The coloring is an exceptional hue of blue-green and there are passages of gold and red. The pictorial decoration consists of landscapes with figures of birds and floral branches. Mirrors are inserted in the upper panels, and the inner compartment of the desk is delicately ornamented. The desk is exhibited in a room installed with eighteenth-century pictures and decorative arts in the Fogg Museum at Harvard, where it is one of some 4,000 objects of art acquired recently by the museum through the bequest of the eminent connoisseur and collector, Grenville L. Winthrop.”
The article also notes that the image is “By Courtesy of the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University, in The Christian Science Monitor,” and the number “195” is handwritten on the photograph itself.
Surrounding Clippings:
To the left of the main image are three vertically stacked press clippings from the same “Press Clipping Service,” dated October 31, 1943, October 25, 1943, and November 7, 1943. Each clipping references an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum featuring the Grenville L. Winthrop collection, which includes “portraits, sculpture, water colors, drawings, prints, furniture, porcelains, jade, and bronzes, arranged in nine galleries and a new drawing study room.” These clippings appear to be promotional or informational snippets from different newspapers (including “Herald” and “C. S. Monitor”).
Summary:
This page is a curated archival document from late 1943 compiling media coverage of a major exhibition at Harvard’s Fogg Museum showcasing the collection of Grenville L. Winthrop. The centerpiece is a photograph and detailed description of a highly decorative Queen Anne-era English desk, emblematic of the museum’s new acquisitions. The overall tone is scholarly and celebratory of the collection’s cultural and historical value.
The aged paper, clipped articles, and handwritten notation give the page a historical, documentary quality, preserving how the museum’s acquisition was publicly presented at the time.
The image appears to be a scanned document or clipping service report from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, dated from 1943. The document includes several newspaper clippings about the museum's exhibits, specifically highlighting a special exhibition of the Grenville L. Winthrop collection. The collection includes portraits, sculpture, watercolors, drawings, prints, furniture, porcelains, jades, and bronzes.
In the center of the document, there is a prominent photograph of an English desk from the time of Queen Anne. The text accompanying the photograph explains that the desk is beautifully adorned with japanned work, featuring blue-green coloring, gold and red passages, and pictorial decorations with landscapes, birds, and floral branches. Mirrors are incorporated into the upper panels, and the inner compartment of the desk is delicately ornamented. The desk is part of the museum's recent acquisition through the bequest of Grenville L. Winthrop, and it is displayed alongside 18th-century pictures and decorative arts in a room at the Fogg Museum.
The document also includes information about the museum's location at 2 Park Square, Boston, Massachusetts, and mentions the Herald and Christian Science Monitor as sources for the clippings. The overall tone of the document is informative, aimed at educating the public about the museum's exhibitions and the art objects on display.
This image presents a historical document from the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, in Boston, Massachusetts, dated between October 24 and November 7, 1943. The document includes four press clippings from the Herald and the C.S. Monitor, all focusing on the Grenville L. Winthrop collection. The main feature of the document is a photograph of an English desk from the time of Queen Anne. The desk is described as being handsomely decorated with Japanese work, featuring an exceptional hue of blue-green with passages of gold and red. The pictorial decoration includes landscapes with figures of birds and floral branches, and mirrors are inserted in the upper panels. The desk is part of the collection acquired by the museum through the bequest of Grenville L. Winthrop. The document also notes that the desk is exhibited in a room installed with 18th-century pictures and decorative arts at the Fogg Museum at Harvard.
The image depicts a scrapbook page with a photograph of an antique desk. The desk is an English piece from the time of Queen Anne, characterized by its elaborate design and craftsmanship. The desk features a central section with multiple drawers and a raised area for writing, adorned with intricate carvings and decorations. The photograph is surrounded by several newspaper clippings and text, likely providing context or information about the desk. The clippings appear to be from various sources, possibly indicating the desk's historical significance or its appearance in different publications.
The image shows a clipping from a newspaper or magazine. The clipping features an image of an antique English desk from the time of Queen Anne, which is described as having a hand-carved oak frame and blue-green and gold and red pictorial decoration. The desk is exhibited at Harvard University. The clipping also includes a description of the desk and its features, such as the decorative panels and figures of birds and floral landscapes. The clipping is placed on a brown paper background with other clippings and text.
The image depicts a page from a press clipping service, specifically from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The page is dated October 25, 1943, and is part of a collection of clippings related to the museum's exhibitions and activities. The layout includes several elements:
"AN ENGLISH DESK: From the Time of Queen Anne"
The caption is attributed to the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University, in The Curtis German Memorial Collection.
The image provides a glimpse into the archival practices of the Fogg Art Museum during World War II, showcasing how the museum documented and preserved information about its collections and exhibitions through press clippings. The inclusion of both textual excerpts and a detailed image of an artifact highlights the museum's efforts to share and celebrate its holdings with the public.
The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping featuring a photograph of a desk and hutch, accompanied by a column of text on the left side. The clipping is attached to a piece of paper with two holes punched in the right side.
Key Features:
Summary:
The image showcases a vintage newspaper clipping with a photograph of a desk and hutch, along with a column of text on the left side. The clipping is attached to a piece of paper with two holes punched in the right side, providing a unique and interesting visual element.
The image appears to be a vintage press clipping service page, featuring a prominent black-and-white photograph of an antique English desk. The desk is adorned with intricate carvings and features a mirror attached to its top. A small painting hangs on the wall behind the desk.
The page includes several newspaper clippings, although most of the text is illegible due to fading or poor image quality. One clipping mentions the Fogg Art Museum in Boston, Massachusetts, and another discusses a special exhibit at the Grenville L. Winthrop collection of drawings, prints, furniture, porcelains, and bronzes. The page also features a typed description of the desk, which reads: "AN ENGLISH DESK: From the Time of Queen Anne." The text describes the desk's construction, noting that it is made of Japanese work and features a blue-green color with passages of gold and red. The desk is decorated with figures of birds and floral branches, and its upper panels are adorned with mirrors. The desk is exhibited in a room filled with eighteenth-century furniture and decorative arts.
Overall, the image suggests that the press clipping service page is related to an art exhibition or museum display, showcasing the beauty and craftsmanship of antique furniture pieces like the English desk featured in the photograph.
The image is a scanned page from a scrapbook or archive, featuring a newspaper clipping of an antique wooden dresser with a mirror.
The image presents a well-preserved historical document featuring a photograph of an antique dresser, along with a caption providing context and information about the piece.
The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping, likely from the Boston Herald, featuring an article about the Fogg Art Museum. The clipping is affixed to a piece of brown paper with three small pieces of tape.
In summary, the image shows a vintage newspaper clipping featuring an article about the Fogg Art Museum, accompanied by a photograph of an ornate wooden desk. The clipping is mounted on a piece of brown paper using three small pieces of clear tape.