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ARCH.2003.29, Rendition: 803611
This image shows an open, aged scrapbook, likely from the mid-20th century, displaying a pasted-in newspaper clipping or press photograph. The page is yellowed with age, and the book’s spine and edge of the left-hand pages are visible, bound in a greenish cover.
The central item on the page is a black-and-white reproduction of a classical East Asian painting, likely Chinese. It depicts a serene female figure with an elaborate updo and traditional flowing robes, standing or floating gracefully above stylized waves. The style is reminiscent of traditional ink wash painting, with fine line work and atmospheric shading.
Several archival elements are attached to the page:
At the top: A white rectangular label from the “BOSTON NEWS-CLIP BUREAU,” located at “8 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass.” Below this, it lists “Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass.” and is dated “AUG 16 1945.” This suggests the clipping was distributed by a press service to the newspaper on that date.
At the bottom: A smaller, torn clipping from another news source. It is upside down and features the reversed text “August Fur.” Below this, another strip of paper reads “SHERMAN’S…” (likely referring to Sherman’s, a well-known auction house or art dealer). Even smaller, reversed text hints at the subject: “…PAINTING OF LO FEN” (likely “Lo Fen,” a misreading or alternate spelling of “Lo Pei” — as in “Lo River Goddess” or “Goddess of the Luo River”).
Other markings: A blue handwritten annotation “124F” is visible near the top left of the image itself. There are also several pieces of old, discolored beige tape securing the clippings and a large, faded brownish stain or patch of paper on the left side of the main clipping.
In summary: The image captures a single page from a historical press clipping album. It features a photomechanical reproduction of a traditional Chinese painting — likely Cao Zhi’s “Goddess of the Luo River” (洛神赋图) — dated August 16, 1945, as sourced and distributed by the Boston News-Clip Bureau for the Christian Science Monitor. The scrapbook page serves as a historical document of how such cultural artifacts were reported on and preserved in archival collections at the time.
The image appears to be an open book or notebook. The right page contains a black and white illustration of a figure in flowing robes, possibly with a headdress, set against a stylized background that includes swirling patterns and a dark central area that might represent a face or a mask. The figure seems to be floating or in a dynamic pose.
Above the illustration, there is a label from the "Boston News-Clip Bureau, 8 Bosworth Street, Boston, Mass." and a date stamp that reads "AUG 16 1945." Below the illustration, there are some handwritten or printed notes, with text that includes "August Fur" and "Sherman's...," which are partially obscured and not fully legible.
The left page shows part of the spine of the book, which is green. There are also some old-looking yellowed papers attached to the left page, with some text that is partially visible and appears to be from an article or a letter, including words like "Sherman's" and "August Fur."
The overall condition of the pages and the attached papers suggests that this is an aged document, possibly from a scrapbook or a collection of historical news clippings and illustrations.
This image shows an open book or scrapbook with a clipped newspaper article or photograph affixed to the left page. The clipping is dated August 16, 1945, and is from the Boston News-Clip Bureau and the Christian Science Monitor. The clipping features a black-and-white illustration of a traditional Chinese painting, depicting a figure in flowing robes, possibly riding a mythical creature or cloud. The text on the clipping mentions "August Fur" and "Sherman's," though the context is not entirely clear. The pages of the book appear aged, with some discoloration and markings. The book itself has a green spine.
An open book is placed on a gray surface. The book is titled "Boston News-Clip Bureau" and "Christian Science Monitor." The book is opened to a page with a photograph of a woman in a long dress, with a watermark of "Harvard University to the Christian Science Monitor." The photograph is in black and white, and it has a ruler on the right side. There is also a piece of paper with some text on it.
The image shows a page from a book or scrapbook with a collection of clippings. The clippings include a black-and-white drawing of a woman in a traditional dress, along with some text and a label that reads "BOSTON NEWS-CLIP BUREAU" and "Christian Science Monitor." The clippings are arranged in a grid-like pattern, with some of them having a green border and others having a white border. The page appears to be from the year 1945.
The image shows an open book or scrapbook page from a collection titled "Boston News-Clip Bureau," dated August 16, 1945. The page is part of a larger volume, as indicated by the visible spine and adjacent pages on the left side. The central focus of the page is a black-and-white illustration or photograph of a woman dressed in traditional East Asian attire, likely Chinese or Japanese. She is depicted in a flowing, elegant pose, with her hair styled in a traditional updo, suggesting a historical or cultural context.
Above the illustration, there is a header with the text "Christian Science Monitor" and the date "AUG 16 1945," indicating that this item was clipped from that newspaper on that specific date. The illustration itself appears to be a detailed, artistic rendering, possibly a historical or cultural depiction, and is accompanied by a caption or label at the bottom right that reads "INTING OF LO FEI," which may refer to the subject or artist of the illustration.
In the bottom left corner of the page, there is a small, folded piece of paper or clipping with visible text, including the word "SHRMANS" and some other partially obscured words. This suggests that additional clippings or notes were attached to the page, likely for reference or archival purposes.
The overall appearance of the page, with its aged paper, handwritten annotations, and clipped materials, indicates that this is part of a historical archive or collection, possibly used for research or documentation purposes. The green spine and numbering ("L 150") suggest it is part of an organized filing or indexing system.
This image features an old newspaper clipping from the "Boston News-Clip Bureau," dated August 16, 1945. The clipping is contained within what appears to be a scrapbook or a binder, as indicated by the surrounding page edges and a glimpse of the margin with holes for binding. The newspaper is from the Christian Science Monitor, published in Boston, Massachusetts. Below the date stamp, there is a portion of text, likely related to the content of the article or image; however, that part is not legibly visible. The article includes an illustration or photograph printed in black and white, depicting a person seated and wearing a period dress, with their right hand resting on something, possibly a piece of furniture. The environment suggests a historical setting. There are adhesive markings and varied discolorations on the surrounding pages, indicating the age and the use of the scrapbook over time.
The image is a page from a scrapbook or a similar archival collection. It features a clipping from a newspaper or publication, dated August 16, 1945, as indicated by the stamp at the top. The clipping is labeled with the "Boston News-Clip Bureau" and references the Christian Science Monitor.
The image in the clipping appears to be an illustration or a halftone photograph depicting a figure, possibly a woman in a flowing dress with intricate details on its fabric. Her face has been obscured. The figure seems to be standing against a textured or patterned background, possibly symbolic or decorative.
Additionally, there is a secondary clipping (partially obscured and upside-down) taped over the larger clipping. The paper shows signs of aging with discoloration, tape marks, and handwritten annotations on the page. It appears to be part of an organized archival effort to document historical material.
The image shows an old scrapbook or album page that contains a newspaper clipping. The clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated August 16, 1945, and was sourced from the Boston News-Clip Bureau located at 8 Bosworth Street, Boston, Mass.
The newspaper clipping itself contains a black-and-white illustration or painting of a figure in flowing garments, likely a woman, shown from the back or in profile facing right. The figure is depicted with a serene, flowing robe that seems to blend with the background, which includes swirling, wave-like patterns. The clipping has some text at the bottom, partially obscured, but it refers to a "painting of Lo Pei" and mentions Harvard University.
There is also another smaller piece of newspaper or document attached upside down near the bottom of the clipping, with partial visible text "August Fur..." and a mention of "SHERMAN'S" and "N.Y." The overall condition of the page shows some aging signs like yellowing and tape marks where items have been affixed.