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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, October 1943-May 1947

ARCH.2003.29, Rendition: 803748

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This image shows an open scrapbook with aged, yellowed pages, displaying curated newspaper clippings from December 1946. The scrapbook is bound in a simple, olive-green cloth cover.

The left-hand page features three vertically arranged clippings, each labeled “BOSTON NEWS CLIP” from “120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.” and addressed to the “Christian Science Monitor.” These are dated:

  • DEC 2 1946
  • DEC 9 1946
  • DEC 10 1946

The clipping dated Dec 10, 1946, is the most prominent on the left. It is titled “French Graphic Art at Harvard” and discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University. It mentions artists like Manet, Toulouse-Lautrec, Paul Cézanne, and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, describing their works as “pictures beautiful and expressive” and “as structural as his paintings.” Handwritten annotations, such as “1287” and “7967,” are visible on some of the clippings.

The right-hand page is dominated by a large clipping from “The Home Forum,” with the date DEC 13 1946 handwritten above the title. Below the title is a large, detailed, sepia-toned illustration of a Gothic-style cathedral, likely Notre-Dame de Paris or a similar French structure. The caption reads: “By Courtesy of the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, in The Christian Science Monitor.”

Below the cathedral image, there’s a smaller block of text, partially obscured and inverted, that appears to be the end of an article. The author’s name, Dorothy Ailow, is visible at the bottom right. The entire right-hand clipping is labeled “1287” in blue ink near the top.

The overall context suggests the scrapbook belongs to someone associated with the Christian Science Monitor in Boston, who was interested in art and culture, specifically a French graphic art exhibit at Harvard University in late 1946. The clippings appear to be from the same source (“Boston News Clip”) and are likely curated from the Christian Science Monitor’s own publications.

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The image you provided appears to be a scan of a page from a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings. The page includes several newspaper articles and a photograph, all seemingly related to cultural events and exhibitions at Harvard University, particularly at the Fogg Museum of Art.

Key elements on the page:

  1. Newspaper Clippings:

    • Each clipping is labeled "Boston News Clip" and is dated with different dates in December 1946 (Dec 2, Dec 9, Dec 10, Dec 13).
    • The articles discuss an exhibition of French graphic art at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University.
    • The articles mention artists such as Manet, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Cézanne, highlighting their contributions to graphic art.
  2. Photograph:

    • The photograph on the right side of the page is of a church or cathedral, likely the Fogg Museum.
    • The caption at the bottom credits the image to the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, and mentions it was printed in "The Christian Science Monitor."
  3. Additional Text:

    • There are small, partially visible text snippets in the bottom corners, which seem to be either additional newspaper articles or annotations.
    • There are also some handwritten notations, such as "128F," which could be a reference or a code.

The overall impression is that this page is part of a collection documenting historical events and exhibitions at Harvard University, focusing on art and cultural affairs.

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This image appears to be a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings from the Christian Science Monitor, specifically from the "The Home Forum" section. The clippings are dated December 2, 9, and 13, 1946, and they are from 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.

The main content on the right side of the image is an article titled "French Graphic Art at Harvard." It discusses an exhibition of French graphic art at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University, featuring prints by modern masters from Manet to Toulouse-Lautrec. The article describes the emphasis on the revolutionary changes brought by modern French artists, who rebelled against the traditional forms, focusing instead on the daily scene and common-place episodes. The text mentions artists like Renoir, Paul Cézanne, and Toulouse-Lautrec, and their contributions to lithographs and etchings.

The left side of the image has three smaller clippings, each dated December 2, 9, and 13, 1946. These clippings provide additional information about the exhibition, mentioning English Art with a selection of Wedgwood Ware, Greek vases on loan, and other art pieces from the Fogg Museum of Art.

The image also includes a photograph of a church, which is likely related to the content of the article, possibly depicting a building where the exhibition took place or a related historical site.

The overall condition of the paper suggests it is an old document, with some wear and tear, and the text is slightly faded, indicating its age.

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The image shows a book opened to a page with a collage of newspaper clippings and a drawing. The clippings are from the Boston News Clip, and the Christian Science Monitor, dated December 2, 1946, and December 13, 1946. The clippings have the address of 180 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The drawing is of a cathedral, and there is a quote by Frederick Landseer Millis below it. The clippings are about French Graphic Art at Harvard, and the drawing is of a cathedral.

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The image shows an open book with pages containing text and images. The pages have a mix of different fonts and sizes, suggesting that they are clippings from various sources. The text on the pages appears to be related to French graphic art, with mentions of artists like Renoir and Paul Cézanne. The image also includes a drawing of a building, possibly a church or cathedral, with a watermark indicating it is from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

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The image shows an open book or scrapbook containing clippings and articles from the Boston News Clip and the Christian Science Monitor, dated December 1946. The left page features several newspaper clippings with headlines and articles, including one titled "French Graphic Art at Harvard." The right page prominently displays a large, detailed illustration of a Gothic-style cathedral, likely a famous architectural landmark. Below the illustration, there is text that appears to be an article or caption, mentioning "Flying by Frederick Launder Griggs" and discussing architectural details. The overall layout suggests a curated collection of historical news and cultural content, with a focus on art, architecture, and local events. The book itself has a worn, aged appearance, indicating its historical value and use.

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This is an image of a scrapbook or collection book page featuring several newspaper clippings. The clippings are from the Christian Science Monitor and are labeled with dates from December 1946 (Dec 2, Dec 9, Dec 10, and Dec 13).

The right side of the image includes an architectural illustration or engraving of a cathedral or large church with smaller surrounding structures. The heading of the newspaper section reads "The Home Forum." The text on the left mentions French Graphic Art at Harvard, describing an exhibition at the Fogg Museum showcasing French artists' work. The labels from the Boston News Clip service are attached, identifying the content's origin.

The page has an archival and historical feel, reflecting documentation of media or cultural history.

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This image shows a partially open scrapbook or collection of newspaper clippings. The visible page includes several pasted snippets titled "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" from an address at 70 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., which refers to The Christian Science Monitor. The dates visible on these clippings range from December 2 to December 10, 1946.

The largest and most prominent clipping features a heading, "The Home Forum," and includes a printed black-and-white illustration of a cathedral and other buildings, possibly suggesting the content relates to architecture, history, or culture. Below the illustration, there is an article titled "French Graphic Art at Harvard," which seems to be a review or commentary on an art exhibition focused on French graphic arts displayed at Harvard University.

The page containing these articles and images shows discoloration, possibly due to age, and there are some additional handwritten numbers and letters on the clipping. The clipping collection itself may be part of a personal archive, historical record, or research material.

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The image shows an open scrapbook page containing several old newspaper clippings related to art exhibitions at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University. The clippings are from the Christian Science Monitor in Boston, Massachusetts, with dates stamped on them from early December 1946 (ranging from December 2 to December 13).

The largest clipping on the right features an etching by Frederick Landseer Griggs of a cathedral or large church building with multiple gabled houses in the foreground. The caption under this etching reads: "An Etching by Frederick Landseer Griggs," followed by an article about the artwork.

Other smaller clippings are mounted on the left side of the page with headlines such as "French Graphic Art at Harvard," describing an exhibition of French graphic art focusing on works from Manet to Toulouse-Lautrec, and discussing the revolutionary changes brought about by modern French graphic artists.

Each clipping is neatly pasted on the page, with some slight yellowing of the paper indicating age. The scrapbook appears to be a collection documenting notable art exhibits and cultural events from 1946.

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  • A page from a scrapbook or album is open inside a green-covered frame.
  • On the left, multiple small newspaper clippings labeled “Boston News Clip,” dated December 1946.
  • On the right, a large clipping titled “The Home Forum” shows a black-and-white photograph of a Gothic cathedral (tall spires and arches) with other buildings around it.
  • The clipping has a vintage, aged look with yellowed paper and torn edges; there is a credit line at the bottom referencing the Fogg Art Museum.
  • Overall, the page combines several historical clippings in a collage-style layout.