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This image displays a vintage newspaper clipping, mounted on an aged, light-brown paper sheet with two white paper fasteners (or hole reinforcements) visible on the left-hand edge.

The content is a newspaper article, with text primarily in black ink. The clipping appears to be from a publication called “The New York Sun,” dated Friday, November 5, 1944, as indicated by the vertical text along the left margin. The article is titled “Among Coll,” likely an abbreviated or stylized heading.

The main body of the article reports on an event hosted by the China Students Club at the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University. The event was a viewing of the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection of old Wedgwood ceramics, presided over by Club President Mrs. Edward P. Thimion. The article details remarks by Mrs. Robert D. Cholfe, who described the “various techniques” used in making Wedgwood pieces, particularly black basalt ware. It highlights features such as “fine lines in material, color and texture,” the “economical painted black basalt vases,” “large tables and plagues of various bodies,” the “delicate portraiture” and “varied terminals” of the polished portrait medallions, and “the dainty colors” used as a ground for small and large pieces.

The article notes that the Winthrop collection is “typically a man’s collection, with the black ware predominant,” and praises its “great collections of the eighteenth century best Wedgwood gems.” It singles out as the “most celebrated item” an “early ‘trotter’ copy of the Portland Vase in black and white jasper,” marked No. 9, which a “work Wedgwood considered his greatest triumph.” Another point of interest mentioned is a collection of famous “‘vitreous paste’ portrait medallions by James Tassie.” The article also notes that “All the white glass paste medallions in gold frames were from Tassie’s own collection” and mentions Mrs. Mary Wedgwood’s “morning-walk gloves” from the 1840s, which were displayed in a cabinet as part of the exhibition.

Below the main article, there is a separate printed label from the “BOSTON NEWS-CLIP BUREAU,” located at “8 Borworth Street, Boston, Mass.” The label indicates the source as “Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass.” and is dated “NOV 6 1944.” It also includes a small credit line at the very bottom: “Fogg Museum of Art, Cambridge—Water. Josses by Winslow Homer; monochromes. Source: Winslow Homer.” (The text is somewhat difficult to read but appears to reference the museum and artist Winslow Homer, possibly linking to the venue or another related exhibit mentioned elsewhere).

The overall appearance suggests the clipping was preserved for archival or research purposes, and the paper’s discoloration and the hole reinforcers point to its age and handling over time.

The image appears to be a scanned copy of a newspaper clipping. The paper is aged with a yellowish tint, indicating it is likely from an older publication. At the top of the page, there is a headline that reads "Among...Coll." Below this headline, there is a detailed article titled "China Students Club." The article seems to discuss a visit by a group of members and guests of the China Students Club to the Grenville Lindall Winthrop Collection of old Wedgwood at the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University. The article mentions a speaker, Mrs. Robert D. Chellis, who described various techniques used in making Wedgwood's pieces, particularly focusing on the black basalt busts and vases.

Below the main article, there is a smaller clipping from the "BOSTON NEWS-CLIP BUREAU" dated "NOV 6 1944." This clipping mentions the Fogg Museum of Art, Cambridge, which had watercolors by Winslow Homer and miscellaneous objects from the Winthrop Bequest displayed. The paper also has a hole punch on the left side, suggesting it was likely part of a binder or collection.

The image shows a beige manila folder page with two mounted clippings and a handwritten note. The top clipping, titled "Among Coll," appears to be a newspaper article about the China Students Club's visit to the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University, focusing on the Grenville Lindall Winthrop Collection of old Wedgwood ceramics. The article discusses the details of the collection and the speaker, Mrs. Robert D. Chellis, who provided insights into the techniques and artistry of Wedgwood pottery.

Below the clipping, there is a handwritten note with the heading "THE NEW YORK SUN, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1944," indicating the source and date of the clipping.

At the bottom of the page, there is a smaller clipping from the "BOSTON NEWS-CLIP BUREAU" located at "8 Bosworth Street, Boston, Mass." This clipping is from the "Christian Science Monitor" dated "NOV 6 1944" and mentions the Fogg Museum of Art, Cambridge, highlighting the watercolors by Winslow Homer and miscellaneous objects of the Winthrop Bequest.

The image shows a piece of paper with a printed article. The article is titled "Among Coll" and is dated November 6, 1944. The article is about an exhibition of ancient Chinese art, including pottery, jade, and bronze, at the Fogg Museum of Art. The exhibition features the Winthrop collection, which is considered one of the best collections of ancient Chinese art in the world. The article also mentions that the exhibition includes items from the Wade collection, which is the largest collection of Chinese art in the United States. The article is printed on a piece of paper with a beige background and has a watermark in the bottom left corner that reads "Boston News-Clip Bureau."

The image appears to be a page from a newspaper clipping or scrapbook. The page is mostly blank with a beige background. The text on the page reads "Among Coll" and "Boston News-Clip Bureau" at the top. Below that, there is a section titled "Christian Science Monitor" with the date "NOV 6 1944." The rest of the page is blank, with a few small white circles and a small white label in the bottom left corner.

The image shows a newspaper clipping or article printed on aged, light-brown paper, likely from a historical newspaper. The article is titled "Among Coll" and is dated Friday, November 2, 1944, from The New York Sun. The content discusses an exhibition or event related to the China Students Club, held at the Peabody Museum of Art, Harvard University, in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Key Details from the Image:

1. Headline and Context:

   • The article is titled "Among Coll", which likely refers to an exhibition or collection being showcased.
   • It is dated November 2, 1944, and is sourced from The New York Sun.

2. Content Summary:

   • The article describes an exhibition organized by the China Students Club, featuring artifacts and items from the Winthrop Collection.
   • The Winthrop Collection is noted for its historical and artistic significance, including:
     • Black Basalt Figures: Described as having a "varied color and texture" and depicting subjects such as "warriors, priests, and varied terminals in the polished ground."
     • Gold and Silver Artifacts: Mentioned as part of the collection, including a gold French paste medallion and gold spoons.
     • Early Chinese Artifacts: The article highlights items such as early Chinese jade and early Chinese porcelain, emphasizing their historical value.

3. Exhibition Details:

   • The exhibition is held at the Peabody Museum of Art, Harvard University, in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
   • The article notes the president of the China Students Club as Mrs. E. B. Hosum and mentions Mrs. Robert D. Chellia as the speaker, who described the unique black basalt figures and other artifacts.
   • The exhibition includes a variety of items, such as ceramic vases, pottery, and small and large plaques, showcasing the diversity of the Winthrop Collection.

4. Visual and Physical Characteristics:

   • The paper has a distinct aged, light-brown color, typical of historical newspaper clippings.
   • There are two circular holes near the top left and bottom left corners, likely for filing or archiving purposes.
   • The article is part of a Boston News-Clip Bureau clipping, as indicated by the header at the bottom, which includes the address 5 Bosworth Street, Boston, Mass., and the publication Christian Science Monitor.

5. Footer Information:

   • The footer includes the Boston News-Clip Bureau details and a reference to Page Museum of Art, Cambridge, Mass., noting that the story was written by Widow Hunter Middleton about the Winthrop Collection.

Overall Impression:

The image depicts a historical newspaper clipping discussing an art exhibition featuring the Winthrop Collection, highlighting its artistic and historical significance. The aged paper and filing holes suggest it is a preserved archival document, offering insight into mid-20th-century cultural and artistic events. The article provides context about the exhibition, the artifacts on display, and the involvement of the China Students Club and museum curators.

The image shows a weathered, tan-colored paper folder with three metallic binder rings on the left edge, two of which have white circular re-enforcements around the holes where they penetrate the paper. On the right side of the folder is a pasted newspaper clipping titled "Among Coll" with incomplete text visible due to being cut off. Just below the clipping is a label that reads "BOSTON NEWS-CLIP BUREAU" followed by "Bowdoin St., Boston, Mass.", a reference to the "Christian Science Monitor," and a date stamp marking "NOV 6 1943." The newspaper clipping and label are placed towards the bottom right, leaving a large amount of empty space on the folder. The physical condition of the paper, the typographic styles, and the date mark suggest this is a vintage item.

The image shows a blank piece of light brown paper or cardboard with two sets of news clippings attached to it on the upper left portion.

1. The first clipping is a larger newspaper article titled "Among Coll" (likely short for "Among College" or similar). The article talks about the China Students Club event at the Museum of Art, Harvard University, showcasing the Winthrop Collection of old Wedgwood. It mentions Mrs. Robert D. Chellis discussing the technical aspects of making black basalt vases and pointed out finer details of the ceramics. The Winthrop collection consists of black and white pieces, mainly jasperware from the 18th century made by Wedgwood and includes pieces like a portrait medallion of James Tassie and helped put the works in context with treasured collections.

2. Below this clipping, the second smaller clipping is from the Boston News-Clip Bureau located at 8 Bosworth Street, Boston, Mass. It refers to the Christian Science Monitor dated November 6, 1944, mentioning the Museum of Art, Cambridge, and miscellaneous objects of Winthrop Period.

The paper has three punch holes on the left side, likely indicating it was once in a binder or scrapbook. The majority of the page is blank with just these few news clippings attached near the top left corner.

A vintage sheet of light brown paper (looks like part of a scrapbook or folder) with two small newspaper clippings glued near the top-left corner. The clippings are from Boston sources: the upper piece has a headline that appears to start with “Among Col…” and mentions a China Students Club in Boston, while the lower piece is a Boston News-Clip Bureau item from the Christian Science Monitor dated Nov 6, 1944. The page has two punched holes along the left edge, like it was kept in a binder. The overall look is aged and scrapbook-like.

The image shows a tan, aged piece of paper or scrapbook page with two clipped articles affixed to it.

• The first clipping is a long vertical column titled "Among Coll" and appears to be an excerpt from The New York Sun, dated Friday, November 3, 1944. The article discusses the China Students Club and its activities, mentioning a lecture on Chinese art and a detailed description of their exhibition of art objects and ceramics.

• The second smaller clipping is from the Boston News-Clip Bureau, related to the Christian Science Monitor and marked November 6, 1944. This label appears to tag clippings for archival or organizational purposes.

The scrapbook page has two punched holes on the left margin, likely for binding. The background is uniformly yellowed, indicating age.