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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, May 1947-February 1950

ARCH.2003.30, Rendition: 802857

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This image displays a yellowed, aged newspaper clipping from December 11, 1949, mounted on a slightly larger, also yellowed sheet of paper. The clipping is from the Boston News Clip, identified by a printed label at the top as being from 150 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., and associated with the Courant in Hartford, Conn.

The clipping contains two main articles:

  1. “Collectors Club Of Boston Views Wadsworth Exhibition” by Betty Barrett, Society Editor.
    This article reports on a recent gathering of the Collectors Club of Boston at the Hartford Club. The club, founded 15 years prior, viewed the current exhibition “Picture within Pictures” at the Wadsworth Atheneum. The attendees were a diverse group of art professionals and collectors, including figures from the Wadsworth Atheneum, the Fogg Museum, the Addison Gallery of American Art, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The article’s text is partially obscured by a large, centered black-and-white photograph. A handwritten note in red ink, “198f,” is visible in the upper right corner of this article’s headline.

  2. “Fogg Starts New Show of Drawings”.
    This article announces a new exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum featuring 36 drawings from its own collection, alongside 70 others from private and public collections. The show accompanies the publication of “One Hundred Master Drawings,” edited by Miss Agnes Mongan, the Fogg’s Curator of Drawings. The exhibition also includes Venetian Paintings and Drawings, Peach Paintings, and Coptic Art, and is scheduled to run until the end of January.

The Central Photograph:
Positioned directly below the first article’s headline and partially covering its text is a framed, black-and-white illustration. The caption reads: “A DETAIL FROM A PANEL OF THE ANNUNCIATION.” The image depicts a close-up of an intricately carved, ornate object, likely the back or side of a chair or throne, featuring elaborate scrollwork and a decorative, rounded top. The style suggests Renaissance or Gothic Revival design.

Mounting and Annotations:
The entire clipping is affixed to a larger sheet. On the right edge, a vertical strip of paper, likely a file tag, is present with the text “The Home Forum” printed vertically. This strip also shows a red stamp marked “P&F” and a smaller typed label reading: “Boston News Clip, Christian Science Monitor, 180 Tremont St. Boston, Mass. DEC. 3 1949.” This suggests the clipping was originally part of an archival collection, perhaps at the Christian Science Monitor, and later re-mounted.

Summary:
The item is a historical press clipping from 1949, documenting arts events in Hartford and Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is preserved with a related photograph of an artwork detail and exhibits signs of archival handling and notation, indicating its value as a research or collection item.

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The image appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings clipped onto a larger piece of paper. The clippings are from various sources, including "Boston News Clip," "The Home Forum," and "Christian Science Monitor," and the dates range from December 11, 1949, to December 13, 1949. Each clipping contains text and images related to cultural, artistic, or historical topics. The central image within the clippings includes a photograph of a decorative architectural detail, likely from a church, with accompanying text about the details of the design and its historical context. The overall condition of the paper suggests it has been preserved as a collection or scrapbook, possibly for educational or personal reference purposes.

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This image is a collection of newspaper clippings pasted onto a brown paper page. The clippings appear to be from December 1949 and are related to art exhibitions and cultural events.

  1. Top Left Clipping: This is from the "Boston News Clip" and is dated December 11, 1949. The headline reads "Collectors Club Of Boston Views Wadsworth Exhibition." It discusses the activities of the Collectors Club of Boston, including a dinner at the Hartford Club and viewing an exhibition at the Wadsworth Atheneum.

  2. Top Right Clipping: This is from "The Crimson" and is dated December 12, 1949. The headline reads "Fogg Starts New Show of Drawings." It announces the opening of an exhibition of 30 drawings at the Fogg Art Museum, which is part of a new art book edited by Miss Agnes Mongan.

  3. Bottom Clipping: This is from the "Boston News Clip" and is dated December 13, 1949. The headline reads "The Home Forum." It features an image of a detailed architectural element from the Church of Les Aix-d'Angillon. The text describes the architectural details and historical context of the image.

The clippings are neatly arranged and taped onto the brown paper, suggesting they were part of a scrapbook or a collection of articles related to art and cultural events from that time period.

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The image appears to be a clipping from a newspaper or magazine, featuring two articles. The top article is titled "Collectors Club Of Boston Views Wadsworth Society Exhibition" and provides details about an exhibition at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, Connecticut. The article mentions the involvement of various trustees and directors of the Wadsworth Atheneum and the Wadsworth Society.

The bottom article is titled "Fogg Starts New Show of Drawings" and discusses an exhibition of drawings at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The exhibition is curated by Miss Agnes Mongan, and the drawings are sourced from private and public collections throughout the country. The article also mentions the publication of a book titled "One Hundred Master Drawings" edited by Miss Mongan.

The image also includes a black-and-white photograph of a decorative architectural element, possibly a column or pillar, which may be related to the exhibition or the articles. The photograph is placed below the articles and appears to be a separate image.

Overall, the image depicts a newspaper or magazine clipping that features two articles about art exhibitions and the involvement of various art institutions and individuals in the art world.

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The image shows a piece of paper with text and a picture of a carved wooden structure. The paper is torn and has a brownish color. The text on the paper is in black font and appears to be a news article. The image is a collage of various pieces of paper, with the main focus being the carved wooden structure. The structure has intricate designs and patterns.

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The image depicts a scanned newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip dated December 11, 1949, published by the Boston News Bureau located at 139 Fremont Street, Boston 8, Mass. The clipping is titled "Collectors Club Of Boston Views Wadsworth Exhibition" and is authored by Betty Barrett, Society Editor.

Key Details from the Clipping:

Left Column:

  • Headline: "Collectors Club Of Boston Views Wadsworth Exhibition"
  • Content: The article discusses a meeting held by the Collectors Club of Boston, organized 11 years earlier by Charles C. Cunningham at the Hartford Art Gallery. The club, consisting of both collectors and art enthusiasts, has been active for 15 years under the chairmanship of James Plant.
  • Meeting Details:
    • The meeting took place at the Hartford Symphony Hall.
    • Notable attendees included:
      • John N. Abbott (director of the Worcester Art Museum).
      • Jane Noyes (president of the Mo. Museum in Hartford).
      • Paul Casey (former director of the Worcester Art Museum).
      • W. Curtis (of Cambridge).
      • W. Paul (of Cambridge).
      • John D. Britton (editor of Yale University Art News).
      • Alfred Hamlin (former Yale University Art Gallery director).
      • Hartley Art Hayes (director of the Newark Museum).
      • Arthur C. Goodyear (director of the Addison Gallery of American Art).
      • Monroe J. Smith (director of the Renoir Lee College of Art).
      • John Marshall Phillips (of the Yale School of Art).
      • Paul J. Sachs (of the Metropolitan Museum of Art).
      • George Stout (director of the Worcester Art Museum).
      • Arthur K. Kuhn (of the Fine Arts Board).
      • Paul C. Smith (director of the American Museum of Fine Arts in Springfield, Mass.).
      • George Shoup (director of the Western Mass. Art Museum).
      • Dr. Fritz Kalk (of Hartford).
      • Frank C. Nash (Jr. of Worcester, Mass.).
      • George R. Brookline, Mass. (National Symphony conductor).
    • The article also mentions an upcoming concert by the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, scheduled for Sunday, January 2, 1949, at 8:30 p.m. in the Hartford Symphony Hall.

Right Column:

  • Headline: "Fogg Starts New Show of Drawings"
  • Content: This article announces the opening of an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring a new section titled "The Hundred Master Drawings." The exhibition includes drawings from private and public collections across the country, curated by Miss Agnes Mongan.
  • Details:
    • The exhibition features 30 drawings on display, with over 70 others from private collections.
    • The Fogg Art Museum also showcases Venetian Paintings and Coptic Art.
    • The exhibition will continue until the end of January.

Visual Elements:

  • Below the headlines, there is a detailed illustration or photograph of an ornate, decorative object, possibly a piece of art or architecture. The illustration appears to be part of the article, likely illustrating the Wadsworth Exhibition or the Fogg Art Museum's collection.
  • The bottom right corner of the clipping includes a stamp or label: "The Home Forum", along with additional markings such as "BOSTON NEWS CLIP", "Christian Science Monitor", and "DEC. 3 1949".

Overall Context:

The clipping provides a snapshot of cultural and artistic activities in Boston and its surrounding areas in December 1949. It highlights the Collectors Club of Boston's engagement with art exhibitions and the opening of a significant drawing exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum. The inclusion of notable figures and institutions underscores the importance of art and culture during this period. The visual element suggests a focus on fine art, likely related to the Wadsworth Exhibition or the Fogg's collection.

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This is a vintage collage created from clipped newspaper sections mounted on a tan/brown sheet of paper. The pieces are old, yellowed, and taped or glued in a loose, scrapbook-like layout. The overall vibe is mid-20th century archival art.

Key elements you can see:

  • Top left: a small clipping labeled “BOSTON NEWS CLIP” with a date stamp.
  • Top center-left: a larger clipping headlined “Collectors Club Of Boston Views Wadsworth Exhibition” with a byline “BY BETTY BARRETT, SOCIETY EDITOR.”
  • Top right: a clipping titled “Fogg Starts New Show of Drawings” about the Fogg Art Museum.
  • Center-right: a vertical clipping edge labeled “The Home Forum.”
  • Bottom center: a large black-and-white photograph of an ornate architectural object (a carved capital or decorative urn) set against columns or arches.
  • Bottom left: a narrow, vertical orange-toned clipping with text, tucked into the edge of the sheet.
  • Overall, the clippings appear to be from art-and-culture pages, likely dating from the late 1940s, given the visible dates and printing style.

The arrangement gives the impression of a small, curated archival montage or a vintage scrapbook page focused on Boston art exhibitions and related topics.

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This image shows a scrapbook-style arrangement of newspaper clippings attached to a sheet of paper or board. The clippings include text articles and a photograph.

  1. Articles:

    • Top-left: A titled article, "Collectors Club Of Boston Views Wadsworth Exhibition," with details about an event held in Hartford, Connecticut reported in December 1949. It mentions attendees, presentations, and themes related to art appreciation and collecting.
    • Top-right: A titled article, "Fogg Starts New Show of Drawings," about an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, showcasing Venetian, French, and other artwork scheduled to run through January.
    • A smaller vertical column article appears attached near the bottom-left corner with text detail.
  2. Photograph:

    • At the bottom is a black-and-white image titled as part of "The Home Forum." It depicts an architectural detail—possibly a decorative element like a carved stone corbel—set against a wall with intricate patterns.
  3. Markings:

    • Several handwritten markings like "138F" appear on the articles.
    • A small label at the top reads "Boston News Clip," and identifies the source and date (Dec. 1, 1949).

The overall layout suggests someone curated the materials as part of documentation or archival purposes.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings. These clippings include headings, text, and one large black-and-white photograph of what appears to be an architectural detail (a column capital with intricate carvings). The newspapers seem to be old, given the slight yellowing of the paper and the vintage typography style.

The top left newspaper clipping is from the "Boston News Clip", dated December 1, 1949, and includes an article titled "Collectors Club Of Boston Views Wadsworth Exhibition." It mentions names and details about the exhibition, signifying an event related to art and its patrons.

The top right newspaper clipping is from the "Crimson News," and is titled "Fogg Starts New Show of Drawings." It does not display a full date but mentions that the event or show will continue until the end of January, focusing on drawings from a collection.

The bottom clipping is only partially visible and is titled "The Home Forum." The visible text in this clipping is also related to art, mentioning distinct styles or schools associated with sculpture.

There's also a small tag on the top right that seems like a filing or cataloguing system reference with the text "BOSTON NEWS CLIP, December 3, 1949, Section: EDIT, Page: 5, Column: 1."

Overall, the clippings are overlapping each other and are mounted on a backing with torn edges, suggesting they have been preserved or are part of a scrapbook or a compilation of clippings. There are visible folds and what seems to be glue or tape marks on the paper, indicative of the age and handling of the documents.

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This image shows an old scrap of paper featuring several newspaper clippings pasted on it. The clippings have yellowed with age, suggesting they are quite old, possibly from December 1949 as indicated by the dates visible on the clips.

At the top center is a small label reading "BOSTON NEWS CLIP, 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." with the specific source noted as "Courant Hartford, Conn. DEC 11 1949."

Below and around this label are three main clipped articles:

  1. On the left, an article titled "Collectors Club Of Boston Views Wadsworth Exhibition," written by Betty Barrett, Society Editor. It discusses a meeting of collectors and art enthusiasts related to the Wadsworth Atheneum and mentions various individuals and upcoming musical events.
  2. Toward the right, a smaller clipping titled "Fogg Starts New Show of Drawings," describing an exhibition opening at the Fogg Art Museum featuring 30 drawings from the museum's collection to coincide with the publication of a new art book.
  3. At the bottom right is a larger newspaper clip with the partial headline "The Home Forum," containing a black-and-white photograph of a carved architectural detail from a church or similar historic structure. The article discusses this architectural feature in detail, highlighting it as a decorative and historical element.

Each clipping is attached with red border lines, and some handwritten numbers or notes are visible on them. The overall condition of the paper shows some wear with small tears, creases, and holes on the right side. The arrangement suggests this sheet was used as a reference or archival piece for art or historical interest from the late 1940s.