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This image displays a vintage promotional or archival sheet, likely from 1943, mounted on a tan-colored paper or folder with two white binder rings on the left edge.

The sheet contains two main components:

1. A Black-and-White Etching by W. Harry Smith:

   • Title and Date: Handwritten at the top left reads “Calendar - 1943,” suggesting this image may have been part of a company calendar.
   • Subject: The artwork is a detailed etching of the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, as indicated by the handwritten caption beneath the image.
   • Artist: Signed by “W. Harry Smith” in the lower right corner of the etching.
   • Visual Description: The etching depicts a grand, brick institutional building with classical architectural features, including a prominent entrance, columns, pediments, and large multi-paned windows. A wide stone staircase leads up to the entrance. The scene is rich with trees and foliage, giving it a lush, established feel. Several figures are on the steps — a woman with a large parasol, a child, and another person — adding a human scale and a sense of activity. The style is traditional and finely detailed with line work.
   • Sponsor/Origin: A printed label in the top right corner identifies the source as “NEW ENGLAND BRICK CO. BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS,” indicating the company likely commissioned or sponsored this print, possibly to showcase their work (brickwork) in notable buildings.

2. Descriptive Text Panel:

   • Header: Bold, centered text reads “FOGG MUSEUM HARVARD UNIVERSITY”.
   • Source: Below the header, it states “From an Original Etching By W. Harry Smith,” confirming the artwork’s origin.
   • Content: A block of typewritten text (covered by a transparent protective layer, possibly cellophane or tape) describes the museum building. It highlights that:
     • The building is among the largest and most successful recent additions to Harvard University.
     • It features “Harvard” brick, laid in Flemish bond with dark headers, contrasting with white-painted divided windows—choices influenced by proximity to the “old Yard” and Colonial precedents.
     • It houses the university’s art collections.
     • Key architectural features include a large central court, a two-storied hall with a barrel-vaulted ceiling, and surrounding exhibition rooms.
     • The proportions are “picturesque,” and details are developed with “refined taste and care” to demonstrate possibilities of “modern brick” and “Colonial architecture, done in the traditional manner.”

In summary, this image is a historical promotional piece from the New England Brick Co., likely from their 1943 calendar, showcasing their brickwork in the Fogg Museum through a finely rendered etching by W. Harry Smith, accompanied by a descriptive text panel that extols the building’s architectural merits and connection to traditional Colonial design.

The image is a vintage page from an advertisement or calendar from 1943, showcasing the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University. The top portion of the image features a black-and-white etching of the museum's facade, with some trees and people holding umbrellas in front of it, suggesting a rainy day. The etching is attributed to "W. Harry Smith."

Below the etching, there is a descriptive text about the Fogg Museum, highlighting its architectural features and materials. The text mentions that the museum is built with traditional "waterstruck 'Harvard' brick," laid in Flemish bond with dark headers, contrasting with white-painted windows and other elements inspired by colonial architecture. The museum houses the art collections of Harvard University and includes a large arched central court, two stories high, made of travertine stone, and a hall of the same height with an antique ceiling of carved wood. The text concludes by praising the proportions and details of the museum, emphasizing its demonstration of "some of the possibilities of modern brick, Colonial architecture, done in the traditional manner."

The page is labeled "Calendar - 1943" at the top, and there is a note in the top right corner that reads "New England Brick Co. Boston, Massachusetts," indicating the source or sponsor of the advertisement. The entire page is held within a protective sleeve and appears to be part of an older document or collection.

This image shows a page from a calendar titled "New England Brick Co. Boston, Massachusetts" for the year 1943. The page features an etching of the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The etching is signed by W. Harry Smith and depicts the front entrance of the museum, with some people and a tree in the foreground.

Below the etching, there is a description of the Fogg Museum, which reads:

"Fogg Museum
Harvard University

From an Original Etching
By W. Harry Smith

The new home of the Fogg Museum is one of the largest and most successful among the extended group of buildings added in recent years to Harvard University. Proximity to the old 'Yard' influenced the choice of materials and type of design. The walls are of traditional, waterstruck 'Harvard' brick, laid Flemish bond with dark headers contrasting effectively with the white painted, divided windows and other details adapted from Colonial precedents of earlier times.

The building houses the art collections of the University. Within, the principal features are a large arcaded central court, two stories in height, of travertine stone, and a hall, also of two stories, with a fine antique ceiling of carved wood. Around the central court, rooms of various sizes are arranged for exhibition purposes.

The proportions of the museum are pleasant and the details are developed with sufficient taste and care to demonstrate some of the possibilities of modern brick, Colonial architecture, done in the traditional manner."

The page is bound with two rings on the left side, and the paper has a beige, aged appearance.

The image is a page from a calendar, possibly from the year 1943. The calendar page features a black-and-white illustration of a house with a tree in front of it. The house has a staircase leading to the entrance, and there are two people standing in front of it. The text "Fogg Museum, Harvard University" is printed on the bottom of the page, along with some other text. The calendar page is attached to a brown folder with a white border.

The image is of a calendar from 1943. It is a black and white drawing of a building. The building has a staircase leading to the entrance. The staircase is surrounded by plants and trees. There is a tree in front of the building. There is a person holding an umbrella and a child walking in front of the building. The calendar has a watermark of "New England Brick Co. Boston, Massachusetts" on the top right corner.

Description of the Image:

The image shows a document or folder containing two primary components:

Top Section:

• Document Title: "Calendar - 1943"
• Header: "NEW ENGLAND BRICK CO. BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS"
• Visual Content: A detailed black-and-white illustration or sketch depicting a building labeled "FOGG MUSEUM." The illustration shows:
  • A classical architectural style with symmetrical design.
  • A central entrance with a grand staircase leading up to a portico.
  • Columns supporting the portico, giving it a neoclassical appearance.
  • The building is surrounded by trees and greenery, suggesting a park-like setting.
  • A few figures are visible near the entrance, possibly visitors or staff, adding a sense of scale and activity.
  • The text "FOGG MUSEUM" is prominently displayed above the entrance.

Bottom Section:

• Caption/Description: A printed text block titled "FOGG MUSEUM HARVARD UNIVERSITY" with the subtitle "From an Original Etching By W. Harry Smith."
• Content of the Text:
  • Describes the Fogg Museum as the new home of the museum, part of Harvard University.
  • Highlights architectural features:
    • The building is noted as one of the largest and most successful additions to Harvard's campus.
    • It incorporates traditional elements, such as white brick construction and Flemish bond brickwork.
    • The design reflects colonial influences, with details like dark headers and divided windows.
    • The building includes two stories, a central hall, and long corridors with exhibition spaces.
    • The proportions and details are developed with subtlety and care, emphasizing the integration of modern design with traditional colonial aesthetics.
  • Mentions the use of materials and design choices that reflect the university's identity and the "old" influence on the new structure.

Overall Context:

• The document appears to be part of an archival or museum collection, likely from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
• The top section is an original etching or illustration of the Fogg Museum, while the bottom section provides a descriptive caption or commentary on the building, its design, and its significance.
• The folder is labeled "Calendar - 1943," suggesting it may have been part of a calendar or publication from that year, possibly related to the New England Brick Co. in Boston, Massachusetts.

This combination of visual art and descriptive text offers a comprehensive view of the Fogg Museum's architecture and its historical and cultural importance.

This image shows a mounted print or illustration attached to a board. At the top of the board, handwritten text reads "Calendar - 1943," and under the print, "New England Brick Co. Boston, Massachusetts" is printed. The illustration itself depicts three individuals standing in front of a grand building surrounded by trees, hinting at an academic or historical setting. One of the figures appears to be a woman holding onto a child's hand, while the other figure might be another child. The scene is intricate, with detailed shading and linework, suggesting an etching or a similar artistic technique.

Below the illustration, there is a label or plaque with the title “FOGG MUSEUM HARVARD UNIVERSITY From an Original Etching by W. Harry Smith.” This title suggests that the depicted building is the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, and the illustration is based on an etching by W. Harry Smith. The rest of the label is filled with text that likely provides information about the museum's architecture and collections, but the text is too small to read clearly.

The entire presentation indicates that the image might have been prepared for promotional or educational purposes, possibly related to a calendar or an informational display about the Fogg Museum and its features. The corners of the print and label are held by metal clips, and the board has two punched holes on the left edge, possibly for filing or hanging.

The image shows an old photo or print mounted on a brown backing board. The print is a black-and-white etching of the entrance to the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University. The scene depicts the building’s main entrance with large steps leading up to a grand door, flanked by detailed architectural elements and large, multi-paned windows. In the foreground, there are a few people, including a woman with a parasol and children, lending a sense of scale and life to the image. Trees partially frame the building on both sides.

Above the etching, handwritten text reads "calendar - 1943." To the upper right corner, there is a small label that says "New England Brick Co. Boston, Massachusetts." Below the etching, there is a typed description titled "FOGG MUSEUM HARVARD UNIVERSITY" providing information about the building, its design, and architectural features. The etching is credited to W. Harry Smith, whose signature appears on the print.

• The image shows a page from a scrapbook or calendar page, mounted on brown paper with punched holes on the left.
• At the top left someone has written “Calendar – 1943.”
• The main item is a black-and-white print/etching of a brick building’s entrance. It has a central doorway with steps up to it, flanked by windows and a small porch or pediment, and large trees framing the scene.
• In the foreground are a few people, including children, standing on the steps and path in front of the building.
• There is a small label above the print from the New England Brick Co. (Boston, Massachusetts).
• A separate small card near the bottom references the Fogg Museum, Harvard University, describing the image as from an original etching (the card imitates a descriptive insert about the museum).
• Overall, it appears to be a vintage decorative page showing an architectural scene, likely of the Fogg Museum at Harvard, with accompanying catalog/description text.

This image depicts a vintage calendar page from 1943 with an etching of the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The etching, created by W. Harry Smith, shows the museum's main entrance framed by trees. The setting includes steps leading up to the entry, along with people in period attire carrying umbrellas. The architectural detail of the door and building is prominent, showcasing columns and classic design elements.

The bottom of the page includes a text titled "Fogg Museum, Harvard University" that explains the museum's significance and its architectural design. The description highlights the building’s Colonial-inspired style, its expansion, and the integration of modern functionality with its traditional appearance.

The calendar's layout includes a printed label at the top right that reads "New England Brick Co, Boston, Massachusetts." The image and text are mounted on a textured brown paper background with visible binding holes to the left.