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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, October 1943-May 1947

ARCH.2003.29, Rendition: 803693

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This image displays an open, aged scrapbook or album with a greenish-brown hardcover and thick, yellowed pages. The left-hand page has "145" handwritten in pencil near the top margin, indicating its page number.

Affixed to the right-hand page is a large, light brown paper envelope, which appears to have been opened at the top flap and is mounted with its flap open and folded downward. The envelope shows signs of aging, with some discoloration and minor tears.

Typewritten in dark, centered text on the front of the envelope is:

Cambridge Centennial Exhibition of the work of Cambridge Artists
June 17 – July 7, 1946

The text is crisp and in a classic typewriter font. A small, indistinct blue stamp or marking is visible in the upper-left corner of the envelope.

The envelope is attached to the scrapbook page using what appear to be two small, rectangular pieces of aged, yellowish tape or paper adhesive, one visible at the top center and another partially visible near the bottom. The scrapbook page beneath the envelope is also aged, with a light beige or off-white color and some slight discoloration near the adhesive area.

Along the right edge of the image, a narrow strip of another item—perhaps a newspaper clipping or program page—is visible, with printed text running vertically. On the left edge, the thickness of the scrapbook’s many pages can be seen, suggesting it contains a substantial collection of memorabilia.

Overall, the image captures a preserved historical artifact, likely kept as a memento or record of the 1946 Cambridge Centennial Exhibition for local artists. The presentation is simple, with the envelope serving as the main exhibit on the page.

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The image appears to be an open book or notebook. The visible page contains a brown envelope partially inserted into it. On the envelope, there is typed text that reads: "Cambridge Centennial Exhibition of the work of Cambridge Artists June 17 - July 7, 1946." The paper surrounding the envelope looks aged, with some yellowing and minor discoloration, suggesting the item is quite old. The edges of the book appear slightly frayed, and the binding is green. The page number "15" is visible on the left side of the image.

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This image shows an open scrapbook or document binder with a beige or light brown cover. The visible page contains a brown envelope that appears to be taped or attached to the page. On the envelope, there is printed text that reads:

"Cambridge Centennial Exhibition of the work of Cambridge Artists
June 17 - July 7, 1946"

The envelope and the page show signs of age, with some discoloration and wear. The pages of the binder are light-colored, and the binder itself has a green binding. There are no other visible objects or text on the page.

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The image depicts an open book with pages that are partially visible. The book is placed on a flat surface. The book has a green cover, and the pages are white. The page on the right has a brown paper with a black text that reads "Cambridge Centennial Exhibition of the work of Cambridge Artists June 17 - July 7, 1946". The page on the left is blank.

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An open book with a brown envelope on the left side is kept on a gray surface. The book's pages are white, and the envelope is brown. The envelope has a black text that reads "Cambridge Centennial Exhibition of the work of Cambridge Artists June 17 - July 7, 1946." The book has a green border on the left side. The book's pages are slightly folded, and the envelope is slightly open.

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The image shows an open book or catalog with a document inserted between its pages. The document appears to be a printed invitation or announcement for the "Cambridge Centennial Exhibition of the work of Cambridge Artists," dated from June 17 to July 7, 1946. The text is centered on a light brown or cream-colored sheet of paper, which has a slightly worn and aged appearance, suggesting it is a historical artifact. The book itself has a light green spine and pages, and the visible page on the left contains some faint markings or text, possibly notes or stamps, though they are not clearly legible. The overall setting suggests an archival or historical context, likely related to art exhibitions or collections from the mid-20th century.

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The image shows a book with a piece of paper inside, which appears to be an invitation to an exhibition. The book is open to a page with a tan envelope attached to it, and the envelope contains the invitation.

  • The book:
    • Is open to a page with a tan envelope attached to it
    • Has a green cover
    • Appears to be old and worn
  • The envelope:
    • Is tan in color
    • Has a flap that is folded over the top
    • Contains the invitation to the exhibition
  • The invitation:
    • Is typed on the envelope
    • Reads "Cambridge Centennial Exhibition of the work of Cambridge Artists"
    • Includes the dates "June 17 - July 7, 1946"

Overall, the image suggests that the book is a collection of art or other creative works, and the invitation is for an exhibition celebrating the centennial of Cambridge artists.

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The image depicts an open book with a page featuring a typed envelope and text. The envelope is positioned at the top of the page, with the flap folded down, and contains the text "Cambridge Centennial Exhibition of the work of Cambridge Artists" followed by "June 17 - July 7, 1946." The envelope appears to be made of brown paper and has a small stamp or mark in the upper-left corner.

Below the envelope, the page is blank, except for a faint yellow rectangle near the center. The book's pages are yellowed, indicating age, and the cover is green. The background of the image is gray, suggesting that it may be a scanned or photographed version of the book page. Overall, the image appears to be a historical document or artifact related to an art exhibition in Cambridge.

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The image depicts a page from an old book or scrapbook, featuring a brown envelope with typed text on it. The envelope is positioned at the top of the page and appears to be made of a thick, aged paper.

Envelope Details:

  • The envelope is brown and has a flap that is folded over the top.
  • It contains typed text in the center, which reads: "Cambridge Centennial Exhibition of the work of Cambridge Artists June 17 - July 7, 1946."
  • The envelope is placed on top of a white piece of paper, which is attached to the page using tape.
  • The envelope is slightly torn and creased, indicating that it has been handled extensively.

Page and Book Details:

  • The page is yellowed and has a rough texture, suggesting that it is old and possibly made from recycled paper.
  • The page is part of a larger book or scrapbook, as evidenced by the visible spine on the left side of the image.
  • The book's cover is green and appears to be made of a sturdy material.
  • The pages are not numbered, but there are some handwritten notes on the left side of the page, including the number "1/5" written in pencil.

Background:

  • The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the page and envelope.

Overall, the image suggests that the book or scrapbook is a collection of memorabilia or ephemera related to the Cambridge Centennial Exhibition, and the envelope may contain additional materials or documents related to the event.

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The image presents a vintage, open book with a green cover, featuring a page that appears to be from an archive or catalog of artwork. The page is yellowed and has a piece of paper taped to it.

  • Book Cover
    • The book has a green cover.
    • The book is open, revealing its pages.
  • Page
    • The page is yellowed, indicating age.
    • A piece of paper is taped to the top of the page.
    • The paper taped to the page has text printed on it.
    • The text reads: "Cambridge Centennial Exhibition of the work of Cambridge Artists June 17 - July 7, 1946".
  • Background
    • The background of the image is gray.

The image showcases a page from a vintage book, likely an archive or catalog of artwork, with a piece of paper taped to it containing information about an art exhibition.