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This image shows an open scrapbook with two newspaper clippings mounted on adjacent pages, both from June 1946. The book has a green hardcover and is displayed against a neutral gray background.

Left Page:

• Header: At the top, a printed label reads “BOSTON NEWS CLIP / 150 Tremont Street / Boston 3, Mass.” and “Boston 1946.”

• Newspaper Clipping: Affixed below this is a clipping from the Boston Sunday Herald, dated Jun 1, 1946.

  • The headline is “REGARDING ART” by LAWRENCE DAME.
  • The article is a review or commentary on current art exhibitions and artists, mentioning:
    • Albert H. Wiggin’s art collection at the Institute of Modern Art.
    • The artist John, described as an “extreme modernist” using black and white with occasional color, who is noted for his work in “obsolescent locomotives.”
    • The artist Alonso Benavides, noted for his “Spanish nature and the character of his favorite models,” and his work “Ole, Espana.”
    • Theodor Lux, son of a great modernist (likely Hans Purrmann), who is exhibiting “very distinctive style-phrase of his own” at the Stuart Art Gallery.
    • The article concludes with a section on “Lux and Setti,” discussing artistic expression and technique.

• Annotation: Below the article is a small, hand-drawn blue squiggly line, possibly a personal mark or doodle.

Right Page:

• Header: A printed address label: “BOSTON NEWS-CLIP BUREAU / 8 Bosworth Street / Boston, Mass. / Christian Science Monitor / JUN 10 1946.”

• Newspaper Clipping: Affixed is a clipping from the Christian Science Monitor, dated June 10, 1946.

  • The headline is “First Museum of Art, Harvard Celebrates Three Centuries”.
  • The article discusses the Fogg Art Museum’s 300th anniversary celebration and its role as Harvard’s first museum of art.
  • It mentions the museum’s origins in 1895 and its growth, with a focus on its current exhibitions and collections.
  • The text references several names, including “Mrs. Maurice Wertheim, Thomas,” and discusses the museum’s history and significance.
  • The article is labeled “NA” in the top right, likely a cataloging mark from the clipping bureau.

Overall Context:

This appears to be part of a personal or institutional archive of newspaper clippings, curated by the Boston News Clip Bureau in 1946. The clippings focus on art critiques and museum events from Boston-area publications, suggesting the collector’s interest in contemporary art and cultural history. The scrapbook’s simple, archival presentation hints at a methodical effort to preserve media coverage of the arts during that period.

The image shows an open book or notebook with a page that appears to have been cut from a printed publication. The visible text seems to be journalistic in nature, discussing topics related to art and cultural events. The left page contains an article titled "Regarding Art" by Lawrence Dame, discussing the work of Augustus John, a British artist, and other artists such as Ole, Espana, and Theo Lux. The right page appears to be a separate news clipping or announcement from the Boston News-Clip Bureau, dated June 10, 1946, mentioning an exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University, and other cultural events. The pages show signs of age, with some discoloration and staining, indicative of their vintage nature. The overall condition of the pages suggests they might be part of a collection of historical or archival material related to art and culture.

This image shows an open scrapbook or document binder containing newspaper clippings from 1946. The clippings appear to be related to art and cultural events in Boston. The left page contains a clipping from the "Boston Herald" dated June 9, 1946, and the right page has a clipping from the "Christian Science Monitor" dated June 10, 1946. The clippings discuss various art shows and exhibitions, including one at the Institute of Modern Art featuring British art and another at the Museum of Fine Arts School. The text mentions artists such as Augustus John, Alfonso Benavides, and others, and includes descriptions of their works and exhibitions. The scrapbook pages are aged, with some discoloration and wear visible. There are also handwritten notes and stamps indicating the source of the clippings.

The image shows an open book with a green cover, which seems to be a collection of newspaper clippings. The clippings are arranged on the left side of the book, and they are probably organized by date. The clippings are from various newspapers, and they are about art and artists. The book also has a label on the top left corner that reads "BOSTON NEWS CLIP," and a label on the top right corner that reads "BOSTON NEWS-CLIP BUREAU."

The image shows an open book with a green cover and a white background. The book appears to be an old newspaper clipping, with the title "Boston News-Clip" at the top. The clipping includes several articles, including one titled "Regarding Art" and another titled "Lux and Setti." The articles are accompanied by illustrations and photographs, and the pages are yellowed and have some stains and tears.

The image depicts an open book with two facing pages, showcasing a collection of newspaper clippings or articles. The left page is titled "REGARDING ART" and is dated June 10, 1945, from the Boston News-Clip Bureau. The article appears to be a review or commentary on art, discussing artists such as Lawrence Dame, Ole Espana, and others. The text is dense and formatted in a typical newspaper style, with columns of text and some illustrations or photographs embedded within the article.

The right page also features a newspaper clipping, with the header indicating it is from the Boston News-Clip Bureau and dated June 10, 1945. This page includes additional text, likely continuing the discussion of art or related topics, though the content is less visible due to the angle and lighting. The layout includes some smaller, possibly handwritten or typed notes or annotations in the margins, suggesting the book may be part of an archive or personal collection.

The book itself has a green spine and appears to be a bound volume, possibly part of a scrapbook or archive of newspaper clippings. The pages are slightly worn, indicating age and frequent use. The overall presentation suggests a historical or archival context, with the clippings preserved for reference or study.

This image shows a snapshot of what appears to be a scrapbook page with newspaper clippings that focus on art-related topics. There are two separate clippings visible:

1. On the left side, there's a large article with the headline "REGARDING ART" by Lawrence Dame from the Boston Sunday Herald. While much of the text is not fully legible due to the image resolution, it's apparent that the article discusses various artworks and exhibitions. There are handwritten notes on the clipping, including a checked box and a date, "July 1946," suggesting that the individual who collected this article marked important details or when it was obtained.

2. On the right side, a smaller clipping from the "BOSTON NEWS-CLIP BUREAU" with an address in Boston, Massachusetts, has a headline which is partially cut off, but includes the text "Art, Harvard ..." followed by text that is not entirely visible. It's dated "JUN 10 1945."

The page looks aged, with the paper having turned yellow over time, indicating its historical value. The edges of the page show other newspaper clippings, suggesting that this is part of a larger collection. There may be additional articles either underneath these clippings or on subsequent pages. The scrapbook is open, revealing several other pages with the same yellowing, indicating the collection's age and the extent of the compilation effort.

The image shows an open scrapbook or album with two pages visible. The right page is mostly blank, but the left page contains three old newspaper clippings pasted onto it. The clippings are yellowed with age and slightly unevenly cut.

The newspaper clippings are from the Boston News Clip Bureau and Boston Sunday Herald, with dates from 1946 visible. The main heading of one clipping reads "REGARDING ART" by Lawrence Dame. The articles discuss art topics, artists, and exhibitions, mentioning names like Albert H. Wiggin, Alfonso Benavides, Ole Esporg, Lux and Setti, and the Stuart Art Gallery.

There are stamps with dates (June 10, 1946) from the Boston News Clip Bureau and Boston Sunday Herald, and some handwritten marks or numbers on the first clipping. The page edges and clips have a slightly worn, vintage appearance. The overall impression is that this is a historical or archival collection of art-related newspaper articles preserved for reference or study.

• The image shows a page from a scrapbook or album with several vintage newspaper clippings pasted onto it.
• The central clipping is a long article titled “REGARDING ART” (byline appears to be a author’s name, though it’s a bit hard to read).
• Around and above it are smaller clippings, including one labeled “BOSTON NEWS CLIP BUREAU” with a date stamp (June 10, 1946 is visible).
• The page has an aged, yellow-brown appearance, with the clippings arranged in a collage-like layout.
• The book/page itself has a green cover or binding, and the clipping edges are uneven, giving a nostalgic, mid-20th-century look.

This image shows an open scrapbook or book with newspaper clippings and articles pasted on the pages. The left page features a large column of text titled "REGARDING ART" by Lawrence Dame, with other smaller subheadings such as "Ole, Espana." The article may discuss various topics related to artists, art movements, or exhibitions.

Small labels at the top indicate that the clippings are from the Boston News-Clip Bureau in Boston, Massachusetts, with references to publications like the Boston Herald and Christian Science Monitor dated June 10, 1945. The right page is mostly blank except for a small clipped article at the top. There’s evidence of aging, like yellowing paper and tape marks, adding a vintage aesthetic to the scrapbook.