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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, October 1943-May 1947

ARCH.2003.29, Rendition: 803528

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This image displays a vintage newspaper clipping mounted on a piece of aged, light brown paper, which has two white, circular hole punches along its left margin. The entire item appears to be a press clipping from the Christian Science Monitor, dated October 26, 1944, as indicated by a typed label from the “BOSTON NEWS-CLIP BUREAU” in the top-left corner.

The main content is a reproduction of an old black-and-white drawing, captioned “AN OLD FRENCH DRAWING OF THE GRAPE HARVEST.” The illustration shows a rustic, pastoral scene set in a vineyard. Several figures dressed in 19th-century French rural attire are engaged in harvesting grapes. A woman stands holding a basket beside a large barrel. Nearby, a young girl in a bonnet carries a basket. On the right, two women and a child are actively picking grapes from vines and placing them in baskets. The style is detailed, likely an etching or engraving.

Below the drawing, a small block of explanatory text provides context:

“THE GRAPE HARVEST is an important annual event in the town of Macon, which lies in east-central France. The townsfolk, young and old, gather to collect the ripened grapes in the vineyards. An anonymous French artist of the Burgundian School made a series of drawings of harvest scenes, observing less the arduousness of the labor than the attendant picturesqueness of the event.”

The text also credits the source: “By Courtesy of the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, in The Christian Science Monitor.”

The layout and presentation suggest this was preserved as a historical or cultural feature article, emphasizing the traditional and idyllic aspect of French rural life during harvest time. The clipping itself shows signs of age, with yellowed paper and minor creases, indicating it has been stored for decades.

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The image depicts a page from a publication, likely a newspaper or magazine, with a vintage appearance. The page is held together with binder holes on the left side, suggesting it's stored in a binder. The main content of the page is a black-and-white illustration of a group of people gathered in what appears to be a garden or vineyard setting, possibly during a harvest. The title of the illustration reads, "An Old French Drawing of the Grape Harvest."

The illustration shows several individuals engaged in various activities, such as picking flowers or grapes. The people are dressed in period clothing, which appears to be from the 19th century. The scene includes baskets, suggesting the harvesting process.

Above the illustration, there is a tear from a news clipping from the "Boston News-Clip Bureau," indicating that this page was likely stored or cut from a newspaper or magazine. Below the illustration, there is a description explaining that the grape harvest is an important annual event in Macon, France. It mentions that the townfolk, including the young and old, gather to collect ripe grapes in the vineyards. The text also notes that an anonymous French artist from the Burgundian School created a series of drawings of harvest scenes, focusing on the beauty and picturesque nature of the event rather than the labor involved.

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This image is a historical document that appears to be a clipping from a newspaper or magazine, dated October 26, 1944. It is mounted on a beige, aged piece of paper with two hole punches on the left side, suggesting it was part of a scrapbook or collection.

The clipping features a black-and-white illustration titled "An Old French Drawing of the Grape Harvest." The drawing depicts several women and children engaged in grape harvesting activities. One woman is standing on a stool, another is bending over, and a child is sitting on the ground with a basket. The women are dressed in long dresses and bonnets, typical of historical French attire.

Above the illustration, there is a header that reads "THE FORUM," and below the illustration, there is a caption that provides context about the grape harvest in Mâcon, France. The text explains that the grape harvest is an important annual event in the town, where the townsfolk gather to collect the ripened grapes in the vineyards. It also mentions that the drawing is courtesy of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University and was made by an anonymous French artist of the Burgundian School, focusing more on the picturesque aspect of the event rather than the arduous labor.

The document also includes a stamp from the Boston News-Clip Bureau and the Christian Science Monitor, indicating the source of the clipping. There is a handwritten number "128F" above the illustration.

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The image shows a paper with a drawing of people and a description of the drawing. The paper is folded in half, with the drawing on the front and the description on the back. The drawing depicts a group of people, including a woman holding a basket and a child holding a basket. The description of the drawing is written in a foreign language. The paper is brown and has a rectangular shape.

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The image is of a clipping from the Christian Science Monitor, dated October 25, 1944. The clipping is from the Boston News-Clip Bureau, located at 8 Bosworth Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The clipping includes an old French drawing of a grape harvest. The drawing depicts several people, including a woman holding a basket, a child with a basket, and a man standing near a barrel. The drawing is accompanied by a caption that reads, "An Old French Drawing of the Grape Harvest." The clipping also includes a brief description of the grape harvest as an important annual event in the town of Macon, which lies in east-central France.

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The image depicts a historical document or clipping from the Boston News-Clip Bureau, dated October 25, 1944, and published in the Christian Science Monitor (Boston, Mass.). The document features an illustration titled "An Old French Drawing of the Grape Harvest", which is credited to the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University.

Visual Description:

  • Illustration: The central image is a detailed drawing depicting a grape harvest scene. It portrays several individuals engaged in harvesting grapes:
    • A woman in a long, flowing dress stands to the left, holding a basket and seemingly overseeing the activity.
    • A young girl, dressed in a simpler dress and hat, is positioned near the center, also holding a basket and participating in the harvest.
    • Two other women, similarly dressed in period attire, are seated and working on the right side of the illustration. One is holding a basket, and the other appears to be picking grapes.
    • A small child is also visible, sitting near the seated women, possibly observing or assisting.

The setting appears to be a vineyard, with grapevines and clusters of grapes visible in the background, reinforcing the theme of the grape harvest.

Textual Content:

Below the illustration, there is a descriptive caption that provides context about the grape harvest in Macon, France:

  • The Grape Harvest: The text explains that the grape harvest is an important annual event in Macon, a town in east-central France. It highlights the participation of both young and old in gathering ripe grapes in the vineyards.
  • Artist and Style: The drawing is attributed to an anonymous French artist from the Burgundian School. The caption notes that the artist created a series of drawings of harvest scenes, emphasizing the picturesque and idyllic nature of the event rather than focusing on the labor involved.

Additional Details:

  • The document includes a header with the Boston News-Clip Bureau logo and address (8 Blomford Street, Boston, Mass.).
  • A stamp or marking in the top left corner indicates the date (OCT 25 1944) and possibly a filing or cataloging system (DIVENTUR and 188F).
  • The overall tone and presentation suggest this is a historical or archival clipping, likely preserved for its cultural or artistic significance.

Summary:

The image is a historical newspaper clipping showcasing an old French drawing of a grape harvest scene. It combines visual art with explanatory text, providing insight into traditional agricultural practices in Macon, France, and highlighting the artistic representation of rural life by an anonymous Burgundian artist. The document itself is a preserved artifact from 1944, reflecting both historical and cultural documentation.

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This is an image of a vintage paper or pamphlet titled "The Home Forum," possibly from a newspaper or a magazine. It contains an old illustration with a caption that reads "An Old French Drawing of the Grape Harvest." The drawing depicts several figures in a grape harvest setting, engaging in activities associated with traditional grape picking and possibly wine making.

The paper's header indicates it was issued by the Boston News-Clip Bureau from Beacon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and particularly for the Christian Science Monitor, dated October 23, 1944. The clipping is placed on a larger tan-colored sheet or folder with a visible hole and circular paper reinforcement typically used for filing.

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This image shows a scrapbook page with a clipped newspaper illustration and article attached to it. The illustration is titled "An Old French Drawing of the Grape Harvest" and depicts a scene of several people, including women and a child, gathering grapes. The figures are dressed in old-fashioned clothing, suggesting a historical or traditional setting.

Above the illustration is a label from the Boston News-Clip Bureau with the address "8 Bosworth Street, Boston, Mass." and a smaller label underneath that reads "Christian Science Monitor Boston, Mass." with a date stamp of "OCT 26 1944."

The short article beside the illustration explains that the grape harvest is an important annual event in the town of Mâcon, located in east-central France. It describes the townsfolk, both young and old, gathering to collect ripe grapes in the vineyards. It mentions that an anonymous French artist of the Burgundian School created a series of drawings depicting the harvest scenes, focusing less on the labor hardships and more on the picturesque aspects of the event.

The page appears to be part of a historical or thematic collection related to grape harvesting or French culture.

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  • The image is a page from a scrapbook or album with brown kraft paper and two hole punches on the left edge.
  • A small newspaper clipping is taped near the top left from the Boston News-Clip Bureau, with a date impression (1914 era).
  • The main clipped illustration shows an old French scene of a grape harvest: people in period dress (long skirts, bonnets, a man in a top hat) standing and working among baskets and a large container, with vines or a vineyard in the background.
  • Beneath the drawing is a caption reading something like “An Old French Drawing of the Grape Harvest.”
  • A short descriptive block is pasted to the right of the image, explaining that the grape harvest is an important annual event in a French town (Macôn) and noting that an anonymous French artist from the Burgundy School created a series of harvest scenes.

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This image shows a page clipped from a publication, mounted on brown paper or cardstock. It features a vintage illustration, titled "An Old French Drawing of the Grape Harvest." The illustration depicts a scene of several people harvesting grapes. Two women are kneeling and collecting grapes into baskets in the background, while in the foreground, a woman and a young girl hold a basket, seemingly filled with grapes. There is also a large basket or barrel visible to the left.

A brief article accompanies the illustration, which provides historical context. It describes the grape harvest as an annual event in the town of Mâcon, France, involving townsfolk of all ages gathering grapes in the vineyards. The clipping is labeled as being from the Christian Science Monitor, dated October 26, 1944, with a sticker from the "Boston News-Clip Bureau." The mount includes a hole-punched design in the left margin, suggesting it may have been part of an organized collection.