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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, October 1943-May 1947

ARCH.2003.29, Rendition: 803634

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The image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings and advertisements. Here's a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Top Left Corner:

    • A small clipping from a press clipping service dated January 1, 1946, from C.S. Monitor in Boston, Massachusetts.
  2. Top Center:

    • A headline reads "Masterpieces of Illustration" from "The Christian Science Monitor."
    • Below the headline, there is an illustration titled "Dance of Negroes in Street," which is a watercolor by Delacroix exhibited at the Fogg Museum. The illustration depicts a group of people dancing in a street scene.
  3. Left Side:

    • An advertisement for a sale on coats, offering discounts of 1/3 off and 1/2 off on various types of coats, including shorties and fur-trimmed, untrimmed, and utility coats.
  4. Bottom Left:

    • Another advertisement for a sale on coats, emphasizing the utility and economy of the coats available.
  5. Bottom Center:

    • A clipping from the "Boston News Clip" dated January 20, 1946, from the Boston Globe. The text mentions an exhibition of Delacroix's works at the Fogg Museum, highlighting his contributions to Romanticism and his influence on modern art.
  6. Bottom Right:

    • Another small clipping from a press clipping service dated January 2, 1946, from C.S. Monitor in Boston, Massachusetts.

The page seems to be a compilation of various clippings related to art exhibitions, sales advertisements, and press services from the mid-1940s.

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The image displays a scrapbook page that features a collection of newspaper clippings, likely from the 1940s, focused on art and illustrations. The main clipping is from "The Christian Science Monitor," dated January 1, 1946, titled "Masterpieces of Illustration." It includes an illustration titled "Dance of Negroes in Street," a watercolor by Delacroix, which is mentioned to be on exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge.

Surrounding this central clipping are various advertisements and smaller clippings, including:

  • An advertisement for men's coats with a 1/2 to 2/3 off sale.
  • A clipping from the "Boston News Clip," dated January 20, 1946, about an exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art, highlighting medieval Korean pottery and drawings by the French artist Delacroix.
  • Another small clipping from the "Press Clipping Service," also dated January 21, 1946, possibly referring to additional art exhibits or news.

The page offers a glimpse into the art and cultural news of the period, with a particular focus on exhibitions and significant artworks.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper clipping service archive. The page is part of a collection of clippings from various sources, specifically from the "Press Clipping Service" of the C. S. Monitor in Boston, Massachusetts, dated January 1946.

Key elements in the image include:

  1. Main Clipping:

    • The central clipping is from "The Christian Science Monitor," dated January 4, 1946.
    • The title of the article is "Masterpieces of Illustration" and features a black-and-white illustration of a group of people dancing, labeled "Dance of Negroes in Street" by Delacroix. It mentions that this artwork was part of an exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge.
  2. Other Clippings:

    • To the left, there are several smaller ads and articles clipped from other sources:
      • A coupon for "Coats no ops" with a 1/2 off or 1/3 off deal.
      • An ad for "Lettuce" from "The Boston Gazette."
      • A smaller clipping from the Globe dated January 2, 1946, mentioning an exhibit of medieval Korean pottery and other items in the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University.
  3. Details and Headers:

    • The header of the clipping page mentions "Art—Music—Theater" and includes the title "Masterpieces of Illustration."
    • The page is from a booklet or a file of collected newspaper clippings, suggesting it is used for archival or reference purposes.

The clippings together indicate a focus on cultural and artistic exhibitions in Boston and Cambridge during early 1946.

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The image shows a page from an old scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings from the early 1940s. The clippings are from various sources, primarily Boston-based newspapers and services, dated around January 1946.

  1. Top Clipping:

    • Source: Press Clipping Service, C.S. Monitor, Boston, Mass.
    • Date: January 1, 1946
    • Content: The clipping is from a section titled "Art-Music-Theater" in "The Christian Science Monitor." It features an article titled "Masterpieces of Illustration" with a focus on modern work. It includes a black-and-white illustration of a scene titled "Dance of Negroes in Street," a watercolor by Delacroix on exhibit at the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge.
  2. Left Clipping:

    • Content: An advertisement for coats, emphasizing a sale with "1/2 off" prices. It features a visual of a person wearing a coat and includes text like "Amazing Values" and "Untimmed Shorties."
  3. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • Source: The Outlet
    • Content: A detailed advertisement for various items, including clothing and other products. The text is partially obscured but mentions the "The Outlet" and includes a variety of items available at reduced prices.
  4. Bottom Middle Clipping:

    • Source: Boston News Clip, 200 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass., Globe
    • Date: January 2, 1946
    • Content: The clipping describes an exhibit at the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University, Cambridge, showcasing medieval Korean pottery and ceramics from the famous French scholar, Henri Vever.
  5. Right Clipping:

    • Source: Press Clipping Service, C.S. Monitor, Boston, Mass.
    • Date: January 2, 1946
    • Content: A brief news article or description about an exhibit, mentioning the Fogg Museum of Art and its collection of medieval Korean pottery.

The clippings are neatly arranged in the scrapbook, indicating a focus on art exhibits and advertisements from the early 1946 period.

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This image shows a page from what appears to be a scrapbook or a collection of press clippings from January 1946. The page contains several newspaper clippings and advertisements.

  1. Top Left Corner:

    • A clipping from "Press Clipping Service" dated January 1, 1946, from the Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Massachusetts.
    • The clipping is about an art section titled "Masterpieces of Illustration."
  2. Center of the Page:

    • A newspaper clipping featuring an illustration titled "Dance of Negroes in Street," described as a watercolor by Delacroix and exhibited at the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge. The illustration shows a lively scene with several figures dancing in a street setting.
  3. Bottom Left Corner:

    • Another clipping from the Boston News Clip service, dated January 2, 1946, from the Globe, Boston, Massachusetts.
    • The article discusses the exhibition of Medieval Korean pottery at the Fogg Museum of Art.
  4. Top Right Corner:

    • A clipping from "Press Clipping Service" dated January 1, 1946, from the Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Massachusetts, mentioning an exhibition of French medieval art at the Fogg Museum of Art.
  5. Left Side of the Page:

    • An advertisement for coats with a sale offer of 1/2 off or 1/3 off, mentioning "no credit" and "cash only."
  6. Bottom Center:

    • An advertisement for a lettuce product, "The Outlet," promoting its freshness and nutritional value.

The page appears to be well-organized with the clippings and ads neatly pasted, likely by a collector or researcher interested in art and cultural events of that period.

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The image depicts a collection of old newspaper clippings and advertisements that have been compiled and stored together. Here’s a detailed description of the contents:

  1. Top Left Clipping (Press Clipping Service):

    • It is dated January 14, 1946, from the Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass.
  2. Main Article (Middle Clipping):

    • The headline reads "Masterpieces of Illustration" and is subtitled "Modern Work".
    • The article features a picture titled "Dance of Negroes in Street," a watercolor by Delacroix, which was part of an exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge.
    • There are sale advertisements on the left side of this article for various items:
      • Coats are on sale at 1/3 off.
      • Fur trimmed skirts are reduced to half price.
      • There's a sale at Filene’s Outlet on women's coats and suits.
  3. Bottom Left Clipping (Boston Globe):

    • This is another news clipping from the Boston Globe dated January 20, 1946.
    • The article describes an exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University, featuring works by Eugène Delacroix. It mentions that the watercolor "Dance of Negroes in the Street" is part of this collection, which includes other notable works from Delacroix.
  4. Top Right Clipping (Press Clipping Service):

    • It is also from the Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass., dated January 2, 1946.
  5. Bottom Right Clipping (Partial Article):

    • This appears to be another partial article discussing the Fogg Museum of Art's exhibition of Delacroix’s watercolors, including a variety of works showcasing different subjects and styles.

Overall, the clippings primarily focus on an exhibition of Eugène Delacroix's artwork at the Fogg Museum of Art, along with some advertisements for sales on clothing.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings arranged in a scrapbook. At the top, there is a heading labeled "Art-Music-Theater" followed by "Masterpieces of Illustration." Below, there is an illustration featured alongside text that seems to be related to art and culture. Various dates and the name of a news clipping service, along with a Boston address, indicate that the clippings were compiled over time, with specific references to dates such as January 1 and 20, 1946. There are cut-out sections from at least three distinct sources, suggesting that the collection is thematic and possibly curated for personal or research purposes. The pages of the scrapbook appear aged and yellowed, which, along with the dates mentioned, suggests that this scrapbook is from the mid-20th century.

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The image depicts an open book with several pages showing clippings from newspapers. The book is titled "Masterpieces of Illustration" and appears to be a collection of press clippings from the early 1940s. The clippings are organized chronologically, with the earliest date being January 1, 1940, and the latest being January 2, 1946. The clippings include articles, advertisements, and photographs related to art, music, and theater. The book is bound in a green cover with a white label on the spine that reads "Press Clipping Service." The pages are yellowed and have a slightly worn appearance, suggesting that the book is quite old.

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The image shows an open book or scrapbook page featuring a collection of clippings and illustrations, likely from a historical or archival context. Here's a detailed description:

Layout and Content:

  1. Left Side:

    • The left side of the page is dominated by a large, vertically oriented advertisement or promotional material.
    • The text is predominantly in Armenian script, indicating that the content is related to Armenian culture, language, or community.
    • The advertisement includes phrases such as:
      • "Շոլս" (Shols) — likely a brand or product name.
      • "Հայկական" (Haykakan) — meaning "Armenian."
      • "Կոմս" (Koms) — possibly referring to a count or a title.
      • "Հայկական Շոլս" (Haykakan Shols) — "Armenian Shols."
    • The design includes decorative elements, such as stylized text and graphics, suggesting it is a promotional or commercial piece.
  2. Right Side:

    • The right side contains two newspaper clippings, both dated January 1946, from Boston, Massachusetts.
    • Top Clipping:
      • Headline: "Masterpieces of Illustration"
      • Subheading: "Modern Work"
      • Caption: "Water color by Delacroix in exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge."
      • Image: A black-and-white illustration depicting a scene titled "Dance of Negroes in Street." The illustration shows a group of people, likely African Americans, engaged in a lively street dance. The style suggests it is an artistic rendering, possibly by Eugène Delacroix, as mentioned in the caption.
      • Source: "Boston News Clip, 190 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass."
    • Bottom Clipping:
      • Headline: "Ari—Music—Theater THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR"
      • Caption: Mentions an exhibition of Medieval Drawings by Delacroix at the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University, Cambridge.
      • Source: "Press Clipping Service, 2 Park Square, Boston, Mass."
  3. Additional Details:

    • Date Stamps: Both clippings are dated January 1946, indicating the time period of the collection.
    • Stamps and Labels: There are small stamps and labels on the page, including one that reads "Press Clipping Service" and another that says "C.S. Monitor, Boston, Mass." These suggest the page is part of an organized clipping or archival system.
    • Handwritten Notes: There are some handwritten markings, such as "1946" and "1/2 off", which might indicate pricing or discounts related to the advertisement on the left.

Context and Interpretation:

  • The page appears to be part of a press clipping or archival collection, likely maintained by an organization or individual interested in art, culture, and news from Boston in 1946.
  • The juxtaposition of the Armenian advertisement and the Delacroix illustrations suggests a diverse collection, possibly reflecting the interests of the compiler, who may have had ties to both Armenian culture and European art.
  • The inclusion of Delacroix's work highlights an appreciation for classical and historical art, while the Armenian advertisement indicates a focus on cultural or commercial interests within the Armenian community.

Overall Impression:

The image captures a moment in time (January 1946) through a curated collection of clippings and advertisements. It reflects a blend of cultural, artistic, and commercial interests, offering a glimpse into the interests and activities of the compiler, likely someone involved in media, art, or community affairs in Boston during that era.

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An open book has several pieces of paper attached to the page. The paper on the left is a newspaper clipping with the heading "Masterpieces of Illustration" and a picture of people dancing. The paper on the right has a picture of a man and a woman, with a watermark that reads "Press Clipping Service" and "C.S. Monitor". Below it is another piece of paper with a watermark that reads "Boston News Clip".