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This image shows a page from "The Home Forum" newspaper section, dated February 1944, with multiple press clipping service stamps from Boston, Mass. (C.S. Monitor and Herald).
The main content features a historical illustration titled "A Design for Stained Glass: A Drawing by Hieronymus Lang" from the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University, part of the Meta Glassmakers Schoppe Monument collection.
The drawing depicts medieval or Renaissance-era figures in period costume, including:
The illustration is rendered in a linear, sketch-like style typical of preparatory drawings for stained glass windows. The article text below mentions that Hieronymus Lang (c. 1520-1582) was a Swiss glass painter from a family of glass painters, and references fourteen designs for stained glass in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford.
The page shows signs of age with yellowing paper and is secured with metal fasteners at the corners.
This image displays an aged, yellowed press clipping sheet, likely an archival item from the C.S. Monitor newspaper in Boston, Massachusetts. The sheet is bound on the right with two punched holes, suggesting it was filed in a binder. The paper bears the watermark "The Home Forum" at the top left, indicating it may be from a specific section of the paper.
The main feature of the sheet is a large, printed reproduction of a historical drawing. Below this image, a caption identifies it as:
“A DESIGN FOR STAINED GLASS: A Drawing by Hieronymus Lang”
The caption further explains that Hieronymus Lang (c. 1520–1582) was a Swiss glass painter and that this is one of fourteen designs for stained glass in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford. The design is described as having coats-of-arms signed with the initials “J. L. G.” for Jeronymus Lang Glasmaler.
The drawing itself is a highly detailed, black-and-white ink or etching style illustration, reminiscent of a Renaissance-era cartoon or preparatory sketch for stained glass. It depicts a complex, multi-scene composition featuring numerous figures in period costume. The central and most prominent figure is a man in elaborate, ruffled attire and a large hat, gesturing dramatically with his right hand. Below him, two large, shield-shaped coats-of-arms lie on the ground. In the background, several groups of people are shown in various interactions, possibly representing a historical or allegorical narrative.
On the right-hand side of the sheet, there are five individual press clippings pasted vertically. Each consists of a small, typed label from “Press Clipping Service, 2 Park Square, Boston, Mass.” addressed to “C. S. Monitor, Boston, Mass.” These are dated consecutively from FEB 17 1944 to FEB 28 1944.
The text on these clippings primarily advertises events and special exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum (Harvard University), mentioning exhibits of Chinese sculpture, Egyptian sculptures, Italian 18th century paintings, and pre-Columbian art. One clipping mentions a gallery talk on “Portraits in the Fogg Museum” by Mr. Jacob Bean on February 20th. Another notes a film, “18th Century Life in Williamsburg,” to be shown on February 27th.
In summary, this is a 1944 press clipping sheet documenting art news, featuring a prominent reproduction of a 16th-century stained-glass design by Hieronymus Lang, alongside a series of dated announcements for events at the Fogg Art Museum. It appears to be part of a media archive compiled for the Boston-based C.S. Monitor.
The image appears to be a document or a page from a collection of newspaper clippings, dated February 1944. It includes several clippings from various publications, with the titles and dates clearly marked. These clippings are from "Press Clipping Service" and are dated February 17, 1944; February 20, 1944; February 21, 1944; and February 27, 1944.
The main content of the document features a black-and-white drawing of two figures in historical attire, likely Renaissance or medieval in style, with a shield and a cross between them. The text accompanying the image provides information about Hieronymus Lang, a Swiss glass painter active from 1520 to 1582, and mentions a series of fourteen designs for stained glass in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford University. The text also notes that Lang made many coats-of-arms on glass, signed with the letters "J. L. G.," standing for Jeronymus Lang Glasmaler.
The document seems to be a collection of historical and artistic information, possibly related to the Fogg Museum of Art, as indicated by the references to exhibitions and exhibits, such as "Washington, Franklin, Lafayette," and "18th Century Life in Williamsburg." The clippings are mounted on a cardboard backing, and the overall tone of the document suggests it was gathered for research or reference purposes.
This image is a scanned document of an archival folder containing newspaper clippings from 1944. The folder is beige with multiple sections of text and images pasted onto it.
The image shows a page with a newspaper clipping on the left side and a few pieces of paper stuck on the right side. The newspaper clipping has the text "The Home Forum" at the top. Below it, there is an illustration of a few people, and some text is written below the illustration. On the right side, there are some pieces of paper stuck on the page, with some text written on them.
The image shows a clipping from the "C.S. Monitor" newspaper dated February 17, 1944. The clipping features an article about a stained glass design by Hieronymus Lang, created at Harvard University. The design is described as a family crest with coats-of-arms, standing 12 feet tall for Jeronymus Lang. The article also mentions an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, including Chinese sculptures, Egyptian paintings, and a film about the life of Washington Franklin. The clipping is part of a collection from the Press Clipping Service in Boston, Massachusetts.
The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and articles compiled into a scrapbook or binder. The materials are dated from February 1944 and are labeled as part of a "Press Clipping Service" from Boston, Massachusetts. The clippings are from various newspapers, including The Home Forum, Herald, and C.S. Monitor. The pages are organized chronologically, with dates ranging from February 17 to February 28, 1944.
Top Left Section:
"A DESIGN FOR STAINED GLASS: A Drawing by Hieronymus Lang"
Right Side:
This image captures a blend of historical art and contemporary museum activity, providing insight into both the artistic legacy of Hieronymus Lang and the cultural events of February 1944 in Boston.
The image shows a page from a press clipping service folder with a slightly aged look, suggesting it is a historical document. The page is dated from February 1944 and it pertains to 'The Christian Science Monitor', a newspaper based in Boston, Massachusetts. The main feature on the page is an article or content titled "The Home Forum" which includes a reproduction of an artwork resembling a medieval or Renaissance drawing or woodcut.
At the bottom of this main feature, there is a caption that reads, "A Design for Stained Glass: A Drawing by Hieronymus Lang." Hieronymus Lang (ca. 1480-1538) was a 16th-century artist, and the caption indicates that this drawing is one of fourteen designs formerly attributed to Albert Dürer but later identified with Lang. The designs are mentioned as a study for stained glass in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford.
Around this central feature, there are several smaller clipped articles or notices from the 'Press Clipping Service' with dates ranging from February 19th to February 28th, 1944. They mention various topics including notices about exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, which appear to feature items such as paintings, drawings, sculptures, and decorative arts from various periods and places like Italy, France, and the Near East.
There is also a white hole-punch marker on the right side of the paper, indicating that this page was likely stored in a binder or similar filing system. The overall condition and items mentioned on the page suggest that this document is from a historical archive, likely reflecting art and cultural events of the time period during World War II.
The image shows a page from a scrapbook containing a newspaper clipping and several smaller press clipping service labels. The main article is titled "The Home Forum" and includes a black and white illustration attributed to Hieronymus Lang. It depicts two men standing and facing each other, both dressed in period clothing, possibly Renaissance or medieval attire, holding staffs with pointed ends. Two shields at their feet contain symbols or letters. The text beneath the illustration describes Hieronymus Lang as a Swiss glass painter and mentions a series of designs for stained glass.
To the right of the main clipping, smaller press service labels from "Press Clipping Service, 2 Park Square, Boston, Mass." are attached, with stamps from February 1944, specifically February 17, 20, 21, 27, and 28. Some of these labels mention the "FOGG ART MUSEUM" exhibitions, including information about special exhibits of Chinese sculpture, bronzes, jades, Egyptian sculptures, sculptures from Persepolis, paintings and drawings by famous artists, and a film about 18th-century life in Williamsburg.
The page is beige and has three holes punched along the right side, indicating it may have been part of a binder or file. The text and labels appear to be related to art history and museum exhibitions.
This is a page from a vintage scrapbook or file folder. It’s a light brown sheet with several clipped newspaper items attached.
Left side: A large clipping headed “The Home Forum.” Below is a detailed black-and-white illustration of a medieval or renaissance scene—people in period dress gathered around a stained-glass design. There is a small caption beneath the image that appears to describe the image as a design for stained glass and credits the Fogg Museum/Harvard University, mentioning a designer (likely Hieronymus Lang) and a note about stained glass.
Right side: A vertical stack of smaller “Press Clipping Service” notices from Boston, Mass. Each clipping has a date (mostly February 1944) and mentions the Fogg Art Museum or related exhibitions or notes.
The page has two punched holes on the right edge, suggesting it’s part of a binder. The overall look is aged paper with a few creases and worn corners.