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This image displays a vintage, typewritten document, likely a press release or internal report, concerning the conservation of a Dead Sea Scroll.

The document is printed on off-white, slightly aged paper and is placed on top of a larger, light brown paper folder or envelope. The top left corner of the document is lifted slightly, revealing the brown paper underneath. Two small, dark metal brads or paper fasteners are visible on the left edge, suggesting the document is part of a bound report or file. The page is numbered “-2-” at the top center.

The text describes the challenges and process involved in opening the “Fourth Dead Sea Scroll.” Key points from the text include:

• Time Required: It is estimated to take “at least six months” to fully open the entire scroll.
• Origin: The scroll was one of four brought to the United States by the Metropolitan Museum of Jerusalem, Hashemite Jordan, and Mar Athanasius Y. Samuel.
• Condition: The scroll is described as “apparently of brown dried and brittle leather,” tightly rolled into about 20 turns, and 31.5 cm long by 5.5 cm wide.
• Decision to Open: After a careful technical study, the Metropolitan Museum decided to attempt opening the scroll, which was placed in the hands of the Fogg Museum on January 11.
• Conservation Expert: The task will be undertaken by Mr. Rutherford J. Gettens, Chief of Technical Research at the Museum.
• Preliminary Work: Since April, Mr. Gettens has been conducting tests on small fragments. These tests have indicated one possible method for opening the scroll, though it is cautioned that this method may not work for the scroll as a whole.
• Technical Report: The document begins a full technical report by Mr. Gettens, with the word “(more)” at the bottom indicating the report continues on a subsequent page.

The overall tone of the document is formal and technical, characteristic of a museum or academic institution dealing with fragile historical artifacts. The visible wear and the use of two-hole punching and brads suggest a mid-20th-century document.

This image shows a page from a printed document, specifically page 2, as indicated by the "-2-" at the top. The content discusses the process and challenges involved in attempting to open a Dead Sea Scroll. The text explains that it is expected to take at least six months to complete the work of opening the entire scroll. The scroll in question is one of four brought to the United States by Mar Athanasius Y. Samuel, the Metropolitan of Jerusalem and Hashemite Jordan. It mentions that three of the scrolls in good condition and easily opened contain a complete text of the Book of Isaiah and other Holy writings.

The document notes that the Metropolitan had delivered the scroll to the Fogg Museum on January 11, so the museum could make a preliminary examination and decide whether it was feasible to attempt to open the scroll. It states that a decision to proceed with opening the scroll was made following a careful technical study of its condition.

The task of opening the scroll would be undertaken by Mr. Rutherford J. Gettens, the Chief of Technical Research at the Museum. Since April, Mr. Gettens has been conducting various tests on small fragments of the scroll, which he believes could indicate a possible method of opening the scroll. However, he cautions that the technique used on the small pieces may not be effective for the scroll as a whole. The text then provides a detailed description of the fourth Dead Sea Scroll, noting it is a slightly flattened cylindrical object about 31.5 cm long and 5.5 cm wide at its widest point, made of brown dried and brittle leather tightly rolled into about 20 turns. The document is likely part of a technical report or account from the Fogg Museum regarding the handling and conservation of the Dead Sea Scrolls.

This image shows a typed document placed on a beige cardboard backing. The document is typed on white paper and appears to be a continuation of a previous page, as indicated by the "-2-" at the top right corner. The text discusses the process of opening an ancient scroll, specifically the Fourth Dead Sea Scroll. It mentions that it will require at least six months to complete the work of opening the entire scroll. The scroll is one of four brought to the country by the Metropolitan of Jerusalem and Hashemite Jordan, Mar Athanasius Y. Samuel. The other three scrolls were in excellent condition and easily opened, containing a complete text of the Book of Isaiah and other Holy writings.

The Metropolitan placed the scroll in the hands of the Fogg Museum on January 11 for a preliminary examination to decide whether to try to open it. The decision to attempt opening the scroll followed a careful technical study of its condition. The task of opening the scroll will be undertaken by Mr. Rutherford J. Gettens, Chief of Technical Research in the Museum. Since last April, Mr. Gettens has been conducting various tests on small fragments of the scroll to determine a possible method of opening it. However, he cautions that the technique used on the small pieces may not work for the scroll as a whole.

The document also includes a description of the Fourth Dead Sea Scroll, noting that it is a slightly flattened cylindrical object, 31.5 cm long and 5.5 cm wide at its widest part, made of brown dried and brittle leather tightly rolled into about 20 turns. The surface of the scroll is described further in the text, which continues on the next page. The document is secured with two staples on the left side, which have left small holes in the paper. The document is partially covered by a white sheet of paper at the top left corner.

The image shows a page from a report or document, possibly related to the preservation or examination of a historical artifact. The page is printed on a light brown paper with a slightly aged appearance, suggesting it might be an older document. The text is centered and written in a formal, serif font, indicating it could be a report or official communication.

The content of the text discusses the challenges and considerations involved in opening a specific artifact, referred to as "the scroll." It mentions that it will likely take at least six months to complete the work of opening the scroll. The scroll is described as one of four brought to the country by the Metropolitan of Jerusalem and Hasemitan Jordan, Mar Athanasios Y. Samuel. The other three scrolls were easily opened and contain complete texts of the Book of Isaiah and other Holy writings.

The Metropolitan placed the scroll in the hands of the Forge Museum on January 11, allowing the Museum to conduct a preliminary examination and decide whether to attempt to open it. The decision to proceed with opening the scroll followed a careful technical study of its condition.

The task of opening the scroll will be undertaken by Mr. Rutherford J. Gettens, Chief of Technical Research at the Museum. Since April, Mr. Gettens has been testing various methods on small fragments of the scroll. Although some tests on these fragments have indicated a possible method of opening the scroll, Mr. Gettens cautions that the technique used on the small pieces may not work for the scroll as a whole.

The technical report from Mr. Gettens describes the scroll as a slightly flattened cylindrical object, 31.5 cm long and 5.5 cm wide at its widest part. It is made of brown, dried, and brittle leather tightly rolled into about 20 turns. The surface of the scroll is mentioned but not fully described in the visible portion of the image.

Overall, the image presents a formal and technical discussion about the challenges of opening a historical artifact, highlighting the need for careful examination and testing before proceeding with the process.

The image depicts a page from a document or report, likely related to historical or archaeological research. The page is mounted on a brown cardboard sheet, suggesting it may be part of a larger collection or archive. The text is neatly typed and organized into paragraphs, indicating a formal and professional context.

The content of the text discusses the examination and potential opening of a scroll, specifically mentioning the "Fourth Dead Sea Scroll." The scroll is described as a cylindrical object made of brown-dried and brittle leather, tightly rolled into about 20 turns. The text notes that the scroll is one of four brought to the country by the Metropolitan of Jerusalem and Hashemite Jordan, Mar Athanasius Y. Samuel.

The document mentions that the Metropolitan placed the scroll in the hands of the Fogg Museum on January 11 for preliminary examination. The decision to attempt to open the scroll is based on a careful technical study of its condition. The task of opening the scroll is assigned to Mr. Rutherford J. Gettens, Chief of Technical Research in the Museum.

Mr. Gettens has been conducting tests on small fragments of the scroll since April, and his full technical report is referenced in the text. The report likely provides detailed information about the scroll's composition, condition, and the proposed method for opening it. The text cautions that the technique used on the small pieces may not work for the scroll as a whole, indicating the complexity and delicacy of the task.

Overall, the image and accompanying text suggest a scholarly and methodical approach to the examination and potential opening of an important historical artifact, the Fourth Dead Sea Scroll.

The image shows a close-up view of a document, likely a page from a report or article, placed on a brown cardboard surface. The document appears to be a typed text discussing the handling and examination of an ancient scroll, specifically the "Fourth Dead Sea Scroll." The text is neatly typed and formatted, with clear paragraphs and a page number "-2-" visible at the top. The content describes the scroll's origin, condition, and the efforts to open it, including details about its physical characteristics, such as its cylindrical shape, dimensions (31.5 cm long and 5.5 cm wide), and material (brown, dried, and brittle leather). The document mentions that the scroll was brought to the United States by Mar Athanasius Y. Samuel and is being studied by Mr. Rutherford J. Gettens, Chief of Technical Research at the Fogg Museum. The text also notes that the scroll requires careful handling and that tests have been conducted on small fragments to determine a possible method for opening it. The overall setting suggests an academic or historical context, with the document likely being part of a larger report or publication. The brown cardboard background provides a neutral backdrop, emphasizing the typed text.

This image shows a typed document secured inside a manila folder. The text discusses the progress of opening the "Fourth Dead Sea Scroll," a fragile cylindrical object composed of dried and brittle leather rolled into approximately 20 turns. It mentions technical challenges in examining and opening the scroll and the prior tests conducted by Mr. Rutherford J. Gettens, Chief of Technical Research at the museum, on small fragments of the scroll. The document explains the preliminary process and notes forthcoming efforts required in fully opening the artifact. It provides contextual details about the scroll and its condition. The top part of the folder is visible, including a piece of white paper sticking out from the upper left corner.

• The image shows a single white typed page placed on top of a large brown manila folder or envelope.
• The page is page number 2 (center top) and is filled with monospaced typewritten text. A line at the bottom reads “(more).”
• The top left corner of the page is lifted by a lighter sheet, curling over the edge.
• The folder has left-margin holes (like a binder) and the edges look slightly worn; the overall tones are tan/brown on a gray background.
• The text appears to be describing an ancient scroll or document, mentioning opening a scroll and the Dead Sea Scroll in a formal report style.

The image shows a typed document, partially visible, with the visible page numbered "-2-". The text on the page is a continuation of a report or note and is discussing the task of opening a particular scroll. The document mentions that the opening of the scroll is expected to require at least six months and that this scroll is one of four brought to the country by a certain Metropolitan of Jerusalem and Hashemite Jordan. The rest of the text on the visible page talks about the condition of the other scrolls, the institutions involved with the scroll, and the name of the person charged with opening the scroll—Mr. Rutherford J. Gettens, Chief of Technical Research in the Museum. There's also a mention of a technical report and some details about the Fourth Dead Sea Scroll, including its dimensions and composition.

The visible text provides a glimpse into the careful consideration and preliminary inspections involved in handling ancient artifacts such as scrolls, which in this case appear to be related to the Dead Sea Scrolls. The document is presented atop a manila folder, and the bottom of the page indicates there is more information to follow with the word "(more)".

The image shows a typed document placed on a slightly larger brown backing sheet with two punched holes on the left side. The document is labeled as page "-2-". It discusses the work required to open a scroll, stating it will probably take at least six months to complete the task. The text mentions that the scroll is one of four brought to the country by the Metropolitan of Jerusalem and Hashemite Jordan, Mar Athanasius Y. Samuel. The other three scrolls are said to be in excellent condition and contain the Book of Isaiah and other Holy writings.

The Metropolitan had given the scroll to the Fogg Museum on January 11 for a preliminary examination to decide whether or not to open it. The decision was made that chances are good for successfully opening it after a technical study of its condition. The task will be undertaken by Mr. Rutherford J. Gettens, Chief of Technical Research at the museum.

Mr. Gettens has been conducting various tests on small fragments of the scroll since last April. Tests on pieces of leather indicated a method for opening the scroll, though there is caution that this technique may not work for the whole scroll. The report goes on to describe the Fourth Dead Sea Scroll as a slightly flattened cylindrical object, 31.5 cm long and 5.5 cm wide at its widest part, made of brown dried and brittle leather rolled into about 20 turns.

The text ends mid-sentence, indicating that more information follows.