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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, May 1947-February 1950

ARCH.2003.30, Rendition: 802755

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This image displays a vintage newspaper clipping, mounted on a larger piece of paper that serves as a “Boston News Clip” record or file card.

Key Elements:

  1. Top Section (News Clip Header):

    • Printed at the top in bold, black capital letters is "BOSTON NEWS CLIP".
    • Below this, the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." is listed.
    • Below a horizontal line, the word "Post" appears, followed by "Boston, Mass.".
    • A postmark stamp, likely applied by the clipping service, is visible, reading "JAN 13 1949". The "13" is slightly smudged.
  2. Main Clipping:

    • The clipping is from a newspaper and is titled in large, bold, black capital letters: "BUCK TO SUPERVISE ENGLISH ART PROJECT".
    • A handwritten annotation in red ink, "128F", is placed diagonally across the top of the clipping, above the title. The top left corner of the clipping also shows a faint handwritten "1229" or similar marking in pencil.
    • The article text reads:

      Richard D. Buck, newly appointed conservator of the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, has been granted a year's leave of absence at the request of the British government to serve as advisor to the National Gallery in London. There he will concern himself with conserving famous old paintings, especially where weak canvases and wood panels, insecure grounds and other structural faults are involved. One of his most important duties will be the training of assistant restorers.
      * The word "Fogg" is underlined with a red line.

  3. Physical Appearance:

    • The clipping itself is on aged, slightly yellowed newsprint.
    • The backing card is off-white or light beige.
    • The entire item is photographed against a neutral, light gray background.

In essence, the image shows a preserved news clipping from January 13, 1949, announcing that Richard D. Buck, a conservator at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum, would be taking a one-year leave to advise the National Gallery in London on the conservation of old paintings and training restorers. The clipping is part of a professional news clipping service from Boston, Massachusetts, and includes annotations likely for filing or cataloging purposes.

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The image shown is a news clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated January 13, 1949. It appears to be a postcard or a news clipping with typed and handwritten elements. The clipping is from the "Boston Post" and is dated Boston, Mass. The main headline reads:

BUCK TO SUPERVISE ENGLISH ART PROJECT

The article discusses Richard D. Buck, who was recently appointed as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article states that Buck has been granted a year's leave of absence at the request of the British government to serve as an advisor to the National Gallery in London. His responsibilities include conserving famous old paintings, especially focusing on weak canvases and wood panels, as well as other structural faults. One of his primary duties is to train assistant restorers.

The clipping has a vintage look, with printed text and some handwritten notes, such as the date "13 1949" and the handwritten code "128F" on top of the clipping. The paper is slightly aged, and the text is typed in a standard font.

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This image shows a news clipping from a Boston newspaper. The clipping is titled "BUCK TO SUPERVISE ENGLISH ART PROJECT" and is dated January 13, 1949. The text discusses Richard D. Buck, who has been newly appointed as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. He has been granted a year's leave of absence at the request of the British government to serve as an advisor at the National Gallery in London. His duties will involve conserving famous old paintings, particularly those with weak canvases and wood panels, insecure grounds, and other structural faults. Additionally, one of his most important tasks will be training assistant restorers.

The clipping is mounted on a label that reads "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" with the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." There is also a postmark stamp on the label indicating "Post, Boston, Mass. JAN 13 1949." There are some handwritten red markings on the clipping, including "128F" and "1949."

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The image shows a clipping from a newspaper. The clipping is from the Boston News Clip and has the address 120 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass. The clipping is dated January 13, 1949, and is titled "Buck to Supervise English Art Project." The article is about Richard D. Buck, who was recently appointed as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. He has been granted a year's leave of absence at the request of the British government to serve as an advisor to the National Gallery in London. There, he will focus on conserving famous old paintings, particularly those with weak canvases and wood panels, insecure grounds, and other structural faults. One of his most important duties will be the training of assistant restorers.

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The image is a scanned copy of a newspaper clipping. The clipping is from the Boston News Clip, dated January 13, 1949. The headline reads "BUCK TO SUPERVISE ENGLISH ART PROJECT." The clipping features a photograph of Richard D. Buck, who is described as the newly appointed conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The clipping also mentions that Buck has been granted a year's leave of absence to serve as an advisor to the National Gallery in London, where he will focus on conserving famous old paintings and training assistant restorers.

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The image depicts a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip dated January 13, 1949, and published by the Post in Boston, Massachusetts. The clipping is titled "BUCK TO SUPERVISE ENGLISH ART PROJECT" and features a brief article about Richard D. Buck, who was newly appointed as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

Key details from the article include:

  1. Appointment and Leave: Richard D. Buck has been granted a year's leave of absence from his position at the Fogg Art Museum.
  2. Role: He has been requested by the British government to serve as an advisor to the National Gallery in London.
  3. Responsibilities: His primary duties involve conserving famous old paintings, particularly those with issues such as weak canvases, wood panels, insecure grounds, and other structural faults.
  4. Training: One of his important tasks will be the training of assistant restorers.

The clipping is presented in a clean, organized format, with the headline prominently displayed at the top. Handwritten markings, such as "JTY" and "12F," are visible on the clipping, likely indicating filing or cataloging details. The overall appearance suggests it is part of an archival or historical collection, possibly preserved for research or reference purposes. The background of the image is a plain, light gray surface, which contrasts with the white clipping, making the text easily readable.

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The image depicts a newspaper clipping with the headline "BUCK TO SUPERVISE ENGLISH ART PROJECT" and a subheading that reads "Richard D. Buck, newly appointed conservator of the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, has been granted a year's leave of absence at the request of the British government to serve as advisor to the National Gallery in London."

Here are the key points about the image:

  • Newspaper Clipping:
    • The clipping is from the Boston News Clip, dated January 13, 1949.
    • It is addressed to Post, Boston, Mass.
  • Headline and Subheading:
    • The headline reads "BUCK TO SUPERVISE ENGLISH ART PROJECT".
    • The subheading provides more information about Richard D. Buck's appointment as conservator of the Fogg Art Museum and his leave of absence to serve as advisor to the National Gallery in London.
  • Content:
    • The article discusses Buck's new role and his responsibilities in supervising English art projects.
    • It mentions that Buck will be working with the British government to serve as advisor to the National Gallery in London.
  • Visual Elements:
    • The clipping has a beige background with black text.
    • There is a red handwritten note on the top left corner of the clipping.
    • The clipping is placed on a gray background.

In summary, the image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated January 13, 1949, announcing Richard D. Buck's appointment as conservator of the Fogg Art Museum and his leave of absence to serve as advisor to the National Gallery in London. The clipping provides more information about Buck's new role and his responsibilities in supervising English art projects.

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The image depicts a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated January 13, 1949. The clipping is titled "BUCK TO SUPERVISE ENGLISH ART PROJECT" and features an article about Richard D. Buck's appointment as conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

Key Points:

  • Title: BUCK TO SUPERVISE ENGLISH ART PROJECT
  • Date: January 13, 1949
  • Newspaper: Boston News Clip
  • Appointment: Richard D. Buck as conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University
  • Project: Supervising English art project
  • Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Additional Information:

  • The article mentions that Buck has been granted a year's leave of absence from his position as advisor to the National Gallery in London to serve as conservator of the Fogg Art Museum.
  • The article also notes that Buck will be responsible for conserving famous old paintings, especially those with weak canvases and wood panels, insecure grounds, and other structural faults.
  • One of Buck's most important duties will be training assistant restorers.

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The image is a scanned newspaper clipping from January 13, 1949, featuring an article titled "BUCK TO SUPERVISE ENGLISH ART PROJECT." The clipping is presented on a gray background and includes the following details:

  • Header: The clipping is mounted on a beige card with the header "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" in bold black text, accompanied by the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." in smaller italicized text.
  • Postmark: Below the header, the postmark "Post Boston, Mass. JAN 13 1949" is visible, indicating the date and location of the clipping.
  • Article: The article itself is titled "BUCK TO SUPERVISE ENGLISH ART PROJECT" and discusses Richard D. Buck's appointment as conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. It highlights his role in advising the National Gallery in London and his focus on conserving famous old paintings.
  • Annotations: The clipping features handwritten annotations in red ink, including the numbers "1975" and "24F," which may be related to cataloging or indexing the clipping.
  • Background: The clipping is set against a plain gray background, which helps to focus attention on the article and its contents.

Overall, the image provides a clear and concise representation of the newspaper clipping, allowing the viewer to easily read and understand the information presented.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping, affixed to a card with the title "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and an address. The clipping is dated January 13, 1949, and features a headline that reads: "BUCK TO SUPERVISE ENGLISH ART PROJECT."

Newspaper Clipping Details:

  • Headline: BUCK TO SUPERVISE ENGLISH ART PROJECT
  • Date: January 13, 1949
  • Content: The article discusses Richard D. Buck's appointment as conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, who has been granted a year's leave of absence to serve as advisor to the National Gallery in London.

Card Details:

  • Title: BOSTON NEWS CLIP
  • Address: 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.
  • Date: Post Boston, Mass., JAN 13 1949

Additional Information:

  • A handwritten note on the clipping reads "12/5" in red ink.
  • The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into a historical event related to art conservation and the involvement of Richard D. Buck in a significant project.