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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, May 1947-February 1950

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The image is a collection of newspaper clippings, primarily from the Boston News, organized on a large piece of paper. The clippings are from various dates in the year 1949, specifically from July and August. The articles cover topics related to art, museums, and exhibitions in the Boston area.

Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Top Row:

    • July 24, 1949: An article about the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
    • August 6, 1949: Another article about the Museum of Fine Arts.
    • August 6, 1949: An article about the Peabody Museum.
  2. Second Row:

    • August 1, 1949: An article about the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard.
    • August 11, 1949: An article about the Fogg Museum of Art.
    • August 6, 1949: Another article about the Fogg Museum of Art.
  3. Third Row:

    • August 1, 1949: An article from the Neighborhood News about the Fogg Museum of Art.
  4. Fourth Row:

    • July 31, 1949: An article about the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard.
  5. Bottom Section:

    • August 1, 1949: A larger article titled "Near Eastern Art in Cambridge," which discusses textiles, metals, ceramics, and calligraphy on display. The article includes an image of a nineteenth-century Persian artist at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard.
  6. Detached Clipping:

    • A smaller, detached clipping that appears to be part of the larger article, continuing the discussion on Near Eastern art.

The clippings are arranged in a structured manner, likely for archival or research purposes, and focus on cultural and artistic events and exhibitions in the Boston area during the summer of 1949.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the Boston News Glip series, dated between July and August 1949. Each clipping is from the Boston area, focusing on various local news items.

  1. Top Row (Left to Right):

    • July 25, 1949: A clipping from the Globe about a local event or feature at the Fenway Street area.
    • August 1, 1949: A clipping from the Monitor discussing art and cultural events in the Weathersfield area.
    • August 8, 1949: Another from the Monitor, featuring neighborhood news and a mention of an event on the 10th.
  2. Second Row (Left to Right):

    • July 31, 1949: A clipping from the Post about a piece of art or exhibition, possibly related to the Fenway Street area.
    • August 11, 1949: From the Globe, detailing neighborhood news.
    • August 15, 1949: A clipping from the Monitor, focusing on another neighborhood news item.
  3. Central Section:

    • August 1, 1949: A significant clipping titled "Near Eastern Art in Cambridge" from the Boston News Glip. It includes an article about a display of textiles, metals, ceramics, and calligraphy. The article is accompanied by an image of a script from the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard. The article highlights the cultural and artistic richness of the Near Eastern artifacts on display, emphasizing their historical and aesthetic significance.

The central article elaborates on the types of items displayed and their historical importance, noting that these items are part of a special exhibit and are intended to attract visitors interested in cultural and artistic heritage. The clippings seem to be a mix of local events, art exhibitions, and neighborhood news from that period.

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The image displays a collection of vintage newspaper clippings, specifically from the Boston News Clipping service. The clippings are neatly arranged and mounted on a piece of cardboard. Each clipping is labeled with the date and the newspaper it was taken from, such as the Monitor, Globe, and Neighborhood News, with dates ranging from July 25, 1949, to August 10, 1949.

The main article featured in the center is from the Monday, August 1, 1949, issue of the Boston News Clipping service. The headline of the article is "Near Eastern Art in Cambridge," with the subheading "Textiles, Metals, Ceramics, and Calligraphy on Display." The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University, showcasing a private collection of Islamic art, including textiles, metalwork, ceramics, and calligraphy from the 12th to 19th centuries.

The layout of the clippings suggests a focus on art and cultural events, with the central article being the primary focus. The arrangement and preservation indicate that these clippings might be part of a scrapbook or a collection related to historical or cultural research.

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The image shows a newspaper page from the Boston Evening Transcript dated Monday, August 5, 1949. The primary feature on this page is a section titled "Art—Music—Theater," specifically focusing on an article about "Near Eastern Art in Cambridge."

Article Summary:

Title: Near Eastern Art in Cambridge
Subtitle: Textiles, Metals, Ceramics And Calligraphy on Display

The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University, showcasing a collection of Near Eastern art. The pieces on display include:

  1. Textiles:

    • Thirteenth-century fragments from Iran and Syria.
    • Ottoman velvets and Persian silks from the 16th and 17th centuries.
  2. Metals:

    • A variety of items such as candlesticks, bowls, and ewers from the Seljuq and Mamluk periods.
    • Notable works include an inlaid brass basin from Mosul and a candlestick from Syria.
  3. Ceramics:

    • Pieces from various Islamic dynasties, including a 9th-century earthenware bowl from Iraq and a 13th-century mina'i dish from Iran.
  4. Calligraphy:

    • Manuscripts and individual folios from the Quran, showcasing different styles and periods of Islamic calligraphy.

The article emphasizes the historical significance and aesthetic value of these artifacts, noting their origins and the cultural contexts from which they arise.

Additional Elements:

  • The page also includes several "Boston News Clips" from different Boston newspapers, dated from July 3 to August 3, 1949. These clips cover a variety of topics and are pasted on the page in a somewhat haphazard manner.
  • There are mentions of specific newspapers such as the Boston Globe, Monitor, and Christian Science Monitor.

This newspaper page provides a detailed look into an important cultural event at the time, reflecting the interest in Near Eastern art and its presentation to the public in the mid-20th century.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the Boston Globe and Boston News Clips, dated between July and August 1949. These clippings are related to art exhibitions, specifically focusing on Near Eastern art.

  1. Top Row (Boston News Clips):

    • The first three clippings on the top row are from July 25, 1949, August 1, 1949, and August 8, 1949, respectively. They mention exhibitions of Near Eastern art, including items such as textiles, metals, ceramics, and calligraphy.
  2. Middle Row (Boston News Clips):

    • The middle row features clippings from July 31, 1949, August 1, 1949, and August 11, 1949. These clippings are from different newspapers such as the Globe, Monitor, and Post, and they also cover various exhibitions of Near Eastern art.
  3. Bottom Section:

    • The main article in the bottom section is titled "Near Eastern Art in Cambridge" and is dated Monday, August 1, 1949. The article discusses an exhibition of Near Eastern art at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard. The text mentions various pieces on display, including textiles, metals, ceramics, and calligraphy. The article also includes a photograph of a framed manuscript page, highlighting intricate calligraphic art.

The articles and clippings collectively provide information about the exhibition of Near Eastern art in Cambridge, detailing the types of artifacts displayed and the significance of the art pieces. The exhibits are described as showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Near East, featuring items like textiles, metalwork, ceramics, and calligraphic scripts.

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The image is a collection of newspaper clippings from the Boston News Clip, dated around July to August 1949. Here is a detailed summary:

  1. Top Section:

    • There are multiple small newspaper clippings, each from different dates and newspapers, all located in Boston, Massachusetts.
    • The dates range from July 25, 1949, to August 11, 1949.
    • Each clipping mentions the "First People of Art Museum" and refers to exhibits, including pieces from China, Japan, and Korea, focusing on various art forms such as ceramics, textiles, and metalwork.
  2. Main Article:

    • The central, larger clipping is a full-page article from the "Boston News Clip" dated Monday, August 1, 1949.
    • The headline reads "Near Eastern Art in Cambridge" with the subtitle "Textiles, Metals, Ceramics and Calligraphy on Display."
    • The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University, showcasing Near Eastern art, including textiles, metals, ceramics, and calligraphy.
    • The exhibition is described as a comprehensive display of various art forms from different periods, highlighting the cultural and artistic richness of the region.
    • The article mentions a variety of pieces, including a 15th-century Persian carpet, a 17th-century Chinese porcelain bowl, and 18th-century Ottoman metalwork.
    • It also notes the meticulous care taken to display these items, emphasizing their historical and cultural significance.
  3. Text Content:

    • The text includes detailed descriptions of the exhibits, their historical context, and the techniques used by artisans from various cultures.
    • The article mentions the museum's efforts to preserve and display these artifacts in a manner that respects their cultural and historical value.
  4. Visuals:

    • The article includes a photograph of a framed piece of art, specifically a Persian carpet, as part of the exhibition.

The overall theme of the clippings and the main article revolves around the appreciation and exhibition of Near Eastern art, emphasizing the importance of cultural preservation and the artistry involved in these artifacts.

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This is an image of a collection of newspaper clippings mounted on a brown board. Most of the clippings are from the "Boston News Clip," and they are dated from July 25, 1949, to August 6, 1949. These clippings are likely related to various pieces of news, likely including events, arts, and culture given their context and some identifiable words.

On the lower half of the board, there's a relatively larger article from Monday, August 1, 1949, headlined "Art—Music—Theater." Below this headline, it reads "Near Eastern Art in Cambridge." The article appears to talk about an exhibition or display involving "Textiles, Metals, Ceramics And Calligraphy on Display," as mentioned in the subheading. An image is also embedded in this larger article, depicting what is described as "Seventeenth-century Persian script at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard," indicating that the article discusses a historical art exhibit.

The presentation of these clippings seems organized, likely intended for archival or display purposes, perhaps to document the media coverage of a specific series of events related to Near Eastern Art at the time.

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The image shows a brown scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings neatly arranged on it. Most of the clippings are rectangular, white pieces of paper titled "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" from "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." The clippings have various newspaper names such as Monitor, Post, Globe, and Townsman, with dates mostly from July and August 1949. One clipping from "Neighborhood News" is a small rectangular piece with a short note.

The largest clipping on the page is from August 1, 1949, titled "Near Eastern Art in Cambridge" and includes a black-and-white image of a seventeenth-century Persian script at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard. This article discusses an exhibition of Near Eastern art at the Fogg Museum, showcasing textiles, metals, ceramics, and calligraphy. The article is detailed, with multiple paragraphs describing the art styles, materials, and the exhibition's significance.

Each clipping is taped or glued to the scrapbook page, which has a hole punched on the left side, indicating it is part of a larger collection. The page overall has a historical and archival appearance, focusing on art exhibitions related to Near Eastern art and the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.

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The image shows a collection of old newspaper clippings and documents arranged on a brown background. The clippings are from the Boston News Clip and have various dates ranging from July 23, 1949, to August 6, 1949. The clippings contain text and images related to different topics, such as Near Eastern Art in Cambridge and textiles, metals, ceramics, and calligraphy on display. The text is written in a small font and appears to be from an old newspaper.

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The image depicts a collection of newspaper clippings arranged in a grid format. The clippings are from the Boston News Clip and are dated between July 25, 1943, and August 1, 1943. Each clipping is labeled with details such as the date, location (Boston, Mass.), and the street address of the newspaper (e.g., 170 Fremont Street, 380 Tremont Street, etc.).

The central and most prominent clipping is titled "Near Eastern Art in Cambridge" and is dated Monday, August 1, 1943. This clipping is from the Boston News Clip and is part of the "Art-Music-Theater" section. The article discusses an exhibition of Near Eastern art at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University, featuring textiles, metals, ceramics, and calligraphy.

The article includes a detailed description of the exhibition, highlighting the diversity of artifacts on display, such as textiles from various regions, metalwork from ancient civilizations, ceramics with intricate designs, and calligraphy pieces. It also mentions the historical and cultural significance of the items, emphasizing their artistic and scholarly value.

To the left of the central article, there is a small black-and-white illustration of a textile or fabric with intricate patterns, likely representing one of the artifacts featured in the exhibition. The illustration is labeled as being from the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University.

The surrounding clippings appear to cover a variety of topics, including local news, community events, and possibly other cultural or artistic events, though their specific content is less prominent compared to the central article about Near Eastern art. The overall layout suggests these clippings were curated or collected for historical or research purposes, possibly for archival or reference use.