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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, May 1947-February 1950

ARCH.2003.30, Rendition: 802764

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The image shows a news clipping from "Boston News Clip" dated January 12, 1949. The clipping is addressed to "Post" in Boston, MA. The headline reads "SAILS FOR YEAR'S WORK IN ENGLAND." Below the headline, there is a brief article about Richard D. Buck, who has been appointed as the new Conservator of Fogg Art Museum at Harvard. The article states that Buck sailed on the Queen Mary the previous night to serve as an advisor to the National Gallery in London during a year's leave of absence from his Harvard position. It mentions that Buck will work on the restoration of old paintings and train others in this difficult operation. The clipping is marked with the number "128F" in red ink.

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The image displays a newspaper clipping titled "SAILS FOR YEAR'S WORK IN ENGLAND." The clipping is from the Boston News Clip, dated January 12, 1949. The address at the top of the page is 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass. The clipping mentions that Richard D. Buck, newly appointed Conservator of Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, sailed on the Queen Mary last night to serve as an advisor to the National Gallery in London during a year's leave of absence from his Harvard position. In England, he will work on the restoration of old paintings and train others in this difficult operation. There is a red stamp on the clipping with the number "128F."

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The image depicts a piece of paper with some text written on it. The paper is divided into two sections. The upper section has some text written in black font, and the lower section has text written in red and black fonts. The upper section of the paper has the words "Boston News Clip" written in bold black font, followed by the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." Below that, there is a line of text that reads "Post Boston, Mass." The date "Jan 12 1949" is written in black font below the line of text. The lower section of the paper has the words "SAILS FOR YEAR'S WORK IN ENGLAND" written in bold black font. Below that, there is a line of text that reads "Richard D. Buck, newly appointed Conservator of Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, sailed on the Queen Mary last night to serve as advisor to the National Gallery in London during a year's leave of absence from his Harvard position." The text continues with "In England he will work on the restoration of old paintings and train others in this difficult operation." The text is written in a smaller font and is surrounded by a red border.

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The image features a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated January 12, 1949. The clipping is about Richard D. Buck, who has been appointed as the Conservator of Fogg Art Museum at Harvard. He is leaving for England to serve as an advisor to the National Gallery in London for a year. During his time in England, Buck will be involved in the restoration of old paintings and training others in this field. The clipping is pasted on a white paper with the address of the Boston News Clip, which is located at 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.

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The image shows a news clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated January 12, 1949, and posted from Boston, Massachusetts. The clipping is titled "SAILS FOR YEAR'S WORK IN ENGLAND" and discusses the departure of Richard D. Buck, who had been newly appointed as the Conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard.

Key details from the article include:

  • Richard D. Buck sailed on the Queen Mary the previous night.
  • He is taking a year's leave of absence from his position at Harvard to serve as an advisor to the National Gallery in London.
  • During his time in England, Buck will focus on the restoration of old paintings and train others in this specialized field.

The clipping is annotated with handwritten notes, including the words "Thurley Invites" and "123F", likely indicating additional context or categorization by the archivist or collector who preserved the clipping. The overall presentation suggests this is a historical document, possibly part of an archive or collection related to art, conservation, or Boston-area news from 1949.

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The image depicts a vintage newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated January 12, 1949. The clipping is titled "Sails for Year's Work in England" and features an article about Richard D. Buck, who has been appointed as the Conservator of Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article states that Buck will sail on the Queen Mary to serve as an advisor to the National Gallery in London during his year-long leave of absence from Harvard. In England, he will work on the restoration of old paintings and train others in this difficult operation.

The clipping is presented on a gray background, with a subtle shadow effect around the edges, giving it a sense of depth and dimensionality. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past, highlighting the professional journey of Richard D. Buck and his contributions to the world of art conservation.

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The image depicts a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated January 12, 1949. The clipping is titled "SAILS FOR YEAR'S WORK IN ENGLAND" and features an article about Richard D. Buck's appointment as Conservator of Fogg Art Museum at Harvard.

Key Points:

  • Title: SAILS FOR YEAR'S WORK IN ENGLAND
  • Date: January 12, 1949
  • Source: Boston News Clip
  • Article: Richard D. Buck's appointment as Conservator of Fogg Art Museum at Harvard
  • Image: A newspaper clipping with the article and title

Summary:
The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated January 12, 1949, featuring an article about Richard D. Buck's appointment as Conservator of Fogg Art Museum at Harvard.

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The image shows a clipping from the Boston News, dated January 12, 1949, with a headline that reads "SAILS FOR YEAR'S WORK IN ENGLAND." The article is about Richard D. Buck, who has been appointed Conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard and is sailing to England to work on the restoration of old paintings and train others in this field.

Key Features:

  • Newspaper Clipping: The clipping is yellowed and appears to be from an old newspaper.
  • Headline: The headline is in large, bold font and reads "SAILS FOR YEAR'S WORK IN ENGLAND."
  • Article: The article is written in a formal tone and provides details about Richard D. Buck's appointment and his work in England.
  • Annotations: The clipping has several annotations, including a red stamp that reads "128 F" and a handwritten note that appears to be a date or a code.
  • Background: The clipping is placed on a plain gray background, which helps to highlight the details of the clipping.

Overall Impression:

The image suggests that the clipping is a historical document that provides insight into the life and work of Richard D. Buck, a conservator of art. The annotations on the clipping may indicate that it was used for research or archival purposes. The image is likely to be of interest to art historians, conservators, or anyone interested in the history of art conservation.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping, accompanied by a card with the title "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and an address. The clipping is dated January 12, 1949.

  • Card
    • The card features the title "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" in bold black text at the top.
    • Below the title, the address "120 Tremont Street Boston 8, Mass." is written in smaller black text.
    • A thin black line separates the address from the word "Post," which is followed by "Boston, Mass."
    • The date "JAN 12 1949" is stamped in gray ink below the line.
  • Newspaper Clipping
    • The clipping is titled "SAILS FOR YEAR'S WORK IN ENGLAND" in large black text.
    • The article reports on Richard D. Buck, newly appointed Conservator of Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, sailing on the Queen Mary to serve as advisor to the National Gallery in London during a year's leave of absence from his Harvard position.
    • The article mentions that Buck will work on the restoration of old paintings and train others in this difficult operation.
    • A red handwritten note "123 F" is visible on the clipping.
  • Background
    • The background of the image is a plain gray color.

In summary, the image showcases a vintage newspaper clipping about Richard D. Buck's appointment as Conservator of Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, accompanied by a card with the title "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and an address. The clipping is dated January 12, 1949, and features a red handwritten note.

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The image is of a news clipping from the "Boston News Clip" dated January 12, 1949. The address of the news source is 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Massachusetts. The article is titled "Sails for Year's Work in England."

The article reports that Richard D. Buck, who was recently appointed as the Conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, set sail on the Queen Mary the previous night. His destination is London, where he will serve as an advisor to the National Gallery during a year-long leave from his position at Harvard. In England, Buck will focus on the restoration of old paintings and train others in this specialized skill.