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ARCH.2003.30, Rendition: 802787
This image displays a vintage, aged document folder, likely from a personal or institutional archive. The folder is made of light tan or buff-colored paper and shows signs of wear, including creases, torn edges, and discoloration from age.
Mounted or pasted onto the front of the folder are two newspaper clippings and several handwritten notes in black ink.
Clippings:
Left Clipping: A larger article from the N Y Herald-Tribune, dated MAR 13 1948. The headline reads:
Art in Review: Early Chinese And Several Modern Artists
The byline is attributed to Carlyle Burrows. The article discusses an exhibition of Oriental art, mentioning C.T. Loo, Westerners devoted to Chinese painting, and modern Chinese frescoes.
Right Clipping: A smaller article from The Harvard Crimson, dated March 11, 1949. It's labeled "PAGE FOUR" and has the headline:
Fogg Opens Rug Exhibition Today
This article announces an exhibition of Central Village and Nomad Rugs from Turkey, Persia, and Central Asia at the Fogg Museum of Art. It also mentions the acquisition of a 1550-year-old statue of a Roman emperor.
Handwritten Notes:
Top Center: Written on a small, taped-on piece of paper:
more Mrs. Sachs Publity. Legacy of House by Fauve. Mar. 25 1949
(Note: "Publity" is likely a misspelling of "Publicity"; "Fauve" may refer to the Fauvism art movement or a person's name).
Right Side: Written vertically along the edge:
1949 Mar. 11 - Apr. 11 Fogg Oriental Rugs (Crimson)
Reprint
This note references the Harvard Crimson article and identifies it as a reprint, along with the date range of the exhibition.
The overall impression is that of a researcher's or curator's file, meticulously documenting press coverage related to art exhibitions in Boston (Fogg Museum) and New York during the late 1940s. The use of a simple folder with taped-on elements and handwritten annotations suggests a personal, working archive rather than a formal, published record. The documents are held together by two visible metal brads or paper fasteners on the right edge, indicating the folder was once part of a bound collection.
The image shows a collection of documents and papers, likely related to an art exhibition or event. Here's a breakdown of the contents:
Handwritten Notes:
Newspaper Clippings:
Envelopes and Binding:
Overall, the image appears to be a collection of archival materials related to art exhibitions and publicity for the Fogg Museum, particularly focusing on early Chinese art and rugs. The dates and names suggest it is from the mid-20th century.
This image is a document containing several pieces of old paper pasted on a single tan page, likely as part of a collection or archive. The papers appear to be from different sources and dates, with some handwritten annotations and printed articles.
At the top left corner, there is a small slip of paper with handwritten text that reads "Im. Sachs' publicity Legion of Honor by France. Jan. 25-1949." Below this is a small, neatly trimmed rectangle with a printed article from the "N Y Herald-Tribune" dated March 13, 1949. The headline of this article is "Art in Review: Early Chinese And Several Modern Artists," written by Carlyle Burrows. It discusses exhibitions of Oriental art, including Chinese paintings from the Ming and Ch'ing dynasties, as well as Korean ceramics.
On the right side of the page, there is a torn piece of paper with handwritten text that appears to be a note or fragment, possibly related to "Rare Oriental Rugs - Pupica," with a date written as "Yan. 11-am-23" and "10/19."
At the bottom right of the page is a printed article from "The Harvard Crimson," dated March 11, 1949, on "PAGE FOUR." The headline is "Fogg Opens Rug Exhibition Today," and the article discusses an exhibition of Court, Village, and Nomad Rugs from Turkey, Persia, and Central Asia at the Fogg Museum of Art, which opened at 3 p.m. that day and was scheduled to continue until April 24. The article also mentions the acquisition of an 1850-year-old statue by the museum.
The overall appearance of the document suggests it is a historical archive or scrapbook page, possibly used for collecting and organizing information related to art exhibitions and cultural events from the late 1940s. The papers are slightly worn and taped together, indicating they have been preserved for some time.
The image depicts a collection of old, torn, and wrinkled papers, possibly from a scrapbook. The papers are arranged in a haphazard manner, with some overlapping each other. The papers have different colors, including beige, white, and brown. Some of the papers have handwritten text, while others have printed text. The papers appear to be from different sources, with some having headlines and dates. The overall appearance of the image suggests that it is a collection of old documents or clippings.
A collection of documents, including newspaper clippings, letters, and an article, is arranged on a brown folder. The newspaper clippings have a title "Art in Review: Early Chinese and Several Modern Artists" and "Fogg Opens Rug Exhibition Today." The article is titled "Art in Review: Early Chinese and Several Modern Artists." The letters are written on white paper and have some handwritten notes. The folder has some holes and stains on it.
The image depicts a collection of three historical documents or newspaper clippings, each with distinct content and formatting, mounted on a cardboard backing. Here is a detailed description:
This image captures a snapshot of mid-20th-century art journalism and exhibition announcements, preserved for historical or archival reference.
The image shows a piece of brown paper or cardboard with two small beige envelopes attached to it. One envelope is positioned near the top left corner and is partially torn and crumpled. It has handwritten text on it that reads: "more Mr. Jack Jubalczy [possibly] Legion of Honor, SF, France Mar. 21 - 1949." The second envelope is attached toward the right center and also has handwritten notes along its left edge, which appear to say: "1949 Mon. 21-27 Jan. an exhibit rugs (possibly crossed out) Publicité."
On the cardboard are also two newspaper clippings. The clipping on the left is titled "Art in Review: Early Chinese And Several Modern Artists" by Carlyle Burrows, and contains a review about an art exhibition related to Oriental art, specifically highlighting the influence of Chinese paintings and Korean ceramics.
The clipping on the right is from "The Harvard Crimson," dated March 11, 1949, titled "Fogg Opens Rug Exhibition Today." It announces an exhibition of rugs from various regions such as Turkey, Persia, and Central Asia at the Fogg Museum of Art, mentioning the significance of the exhibit and details about a statue in the exhibition.
Both envelopes and clippings likely relate to art exhibitions or events from early 1949, possibly curated or publicized by the person mentioned on the top envelope.
A vintage scrapbook-style collage mounted on a large light-brown backing. The sheet is full of aged paper pieces and envelopes arranged in a loose grid. At the top left is a cream envelope with its flap opened and faint handwritten notes in pencil. Below and to the left are torn newspaper clippings from 1949, including a headline that reads “Art in Review: Early Chinese And Several Modern Artists” and another from The Harvard Crimson (March 11, 1949) with the line “Fogg Opens Rug Exhibition Today.” A smaller clipping from the NY Herald-Tribune (March 13, 1949) is tucked in the left area as well. On the right side are two pale envelopes with curved flaps, one with handwriting along its edge. The entire piece has a worn, sepia-toned, archival look with rough torn edges and a couple of holes punched on the right, suggesting it was kept in a binder. Overall, it reads like a vintage art-history or exhibition scrapbook.
This image shows a scrapbook-style page containing newspaper clippings, an envelope, and handwritten notes. The clippings feature reviews and announcements related to art.
The larger clipping titled "Art in Review: Early Chinese And Several Modern Artists", subtitled "By Carlyle Burrows," comes from the New York Herald-Tribune (dated March 13, 1949) and discusses early Chinese art and modern artists. Another clipping from The Harvard Crimson (March 11, 1949) announces the opening of a rug exhibition titled "Fogg Opens Rug Exhibition Today" in Cambridge, showcasing Court, Village, and Nomad Rugs from Turkey, Persia, and Central Asia.
On the right side of the page are two small envelopes, one of which has handwritten notes referencing oriental rugs, publicity, and dates including March 21, 1949. The page itself seems to chronicle events tied to art exhibitions or related publicity from the late 1940s.
The image shows a collection of clippings and notes that appear to be affixed to a sturdy brown paper or cardboard backing, possibly part of a scrapbook or research compilation. There are several elements in view:
At the top left corner, there's a small note with handwriting that seems to include the name "Mrs. Sachs" followed by "willed it," then "Show of Houses by Franco" and a date that reads "Mon. 21-1949."
Below this note, there's a newspaper clipping from "NY Herald-Tribune" dated "MAR 13 1949," featuring an article titled "Art in Review: Early Chinese And Several Modern Artists" by Carlyle Burrows. The visible portion of the article discusses Oriental art and mentions various exhibitions and pieces of artwork.
In the central right portion of the image, there is a torn piece of notepaper with handwriting that is unclear due to the tear.
At the bottom of the image, there's another newspaper clipping from "The Harvard Crimson, March 11, 1949." This clipping is labeled "PAGE FOUR" and announces "Fogg Opens Rug Exhibition Today." The article seems to pertain to an exhibition of rugs from various regions and states that it will last until April 20.
The overall condition of the items shows some wear and aging, with tears, creases, and a slight discoloration indicating they are of a considerable age. The papers are fastened to the backing with what appears to be tape, and there is a visible thumbtack or pin at the upper right corner, which could be used for mounting the display.