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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, May 1947-February 1950

ARCH.2003.30, Rendition: 802882

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The image shows a typed document dated May 10, 1945. The document appears to be a list of artworks and manuscripts, with specific instructions regarding their publication and handling. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

  1. Red Sticker Instruction: Items with a red sticker torn off have been sent to the Monitor for publication and have already been published by them. No clippings of these items are sent to the Fogg Museum.

  2. List of Artworks and Manuscripts:

    • Smith, Joseph Lindon: "Gateway to Egyptian Temple"
    • Degas: "Danseuse Jupe Rouge" (painting)
    • Ruskin: "Tom Tower, Christ Church College, Oxford" (pencil drawing)
    • Whistler: "Mrs. Cobden Sickert" (painting)
    • Webster, Herman: "Excavations for the Grand Central Station: The Trestle" (manuscript page)
    • French, Daniel Chester: "Lincoln standing" (bronze)
  3. Photographs Note: There are 7 photographs, and no clippings are associated with them.

The document seems to be part of an administrative process related to the handling and publication of artworks and manuscripts, possibly within an art museum or gallery context.

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The image shows a document dated May 10, 1945, detailing a list of artworks and items that were sent to the Monitor for publication. The note at the top indicates that a red sticker being torn off means the items were sent to the Monitor and published by them, and it specifies that no clippings of these publications were sent to the Fogg Museum.

The listed items are:

  1. Smith, Joseph Lindon - "Gateway to Egyptian Temple"
  2. Degas - "Danseuse Jupe Rouge" (painting)
  3. Ruskin - "Tom Tower, Christ Church College, Oxford" (pencil drawing)
  4. Whistler - "Mrs. Cobden-Sickert" (painting)
  5. Webster, Herman - "Excavations for the Grand Central Station: The Trestle" (Manuscript Page)
  6. French, Daniel Chester - "Lincoln standing" (bronze)
  7. 7 photographs - No clippings for these

The list appears to be a record of artworks and documents submitted for publication.

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The image is a handwritten document dated May 10, 1945. It appears to be a list of artworks and related information, likely for an archive or collection management purpose. Here are the details:

  1. Header Note:

    • A red sticker being torn off indicates that the item has been sent to "the Monitor for publication and published by them."
    • It is noted in red that "NO CLIPPINGS SENT TO THE FOGG MUSEUM OF THESE."
  2. List of Artworks:

    • Smith, Joseph Lindon: Gateway to Egyptian Temple
    • Degas: Danseuse Jupe Rouge (painting)
    • Ruskin: Tom Tower, Christ Church College, Oxford (pencil drawing)
    • Whistler: "Mrs. Cobden Sickert" (painting)
    • Webster, Herman: Excavations for the Grand Central Station; The Trestle (Manuscript Page)
    • French, Daniel Chester: Lincoln standing (bronze)
  3. Photographs:

    • It is noted that there are "7 photographs – no clippings."
  4. Additional Notes:

    • The bottom part of the document appears to be partially obscured, with some handwritten notes that are not entirely legible.

The document seems to be a catalog or inventory sheet detailing specific artworks and their mediums, along with instructions or status updates regarding their publication and archival handling.

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The image shows a typed document dated May 10, 1945. The document appears to be a list of artworks or items that have been sent for publication. Here's a detailed summary:

  1. The top of the document includes a note explaining that a red sticker torn off means the item has been sent to "the Monitor for publication and published by them." It also states that no clippings are to be sent to the Fogg Museum of these items.

  2. The list of items includes:

    • Smith, Joseph Lindon – Gateway to Egyptian Temple
    • Degas – Danseuse Jaune Rouge (painting)
    • Ruskin – Tom Tower, Christ Church College, Oxford (pencil drawing)
    • Whistler – "Mrs. Cobden Sickert" (painting)
    • Webster, Herman – Excavations for the Grand Central Station: The Trestle (Manuscript Page)
    • French, Daniel Chester – Lincoln standing (bronze)
  3. At the bottom of the list, it is noted that there are "7 photographs – no clippings."

The document is in fair condition with some visible wear, such as a fold and a corner that is slightly bent.

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The image is a scanned page of a document dated May 10, 1945. The document appears to be a record or log of clippings sent for publication.

Key points from the document include:

  1. The top part of the page indicates that a red sticker has been torn off, which implies the document was sent to the Monitor for publication.
  2. It explicitly states, "NO CLIPPINGS SENT TO THE FOGG MUSEUM OF THESE" in red ink.

The list of items includes:

  • Smith, Joseph Lindon: "Gateway to Egyptian Temple"
  • Degas: "Danseuse Jupe Rouge" (painting)
  • Ruskin: "Tom Tower, Christ Church College, Oxford" (pencil drawing)
  • Whistler: "Mrs. Cobden Sickert" (painting)
  • Webster, Herman: "Excavations for the Grand Central Station; The Trestle" (manuscript page)
  • French, Daniel Chester: "Lincoln standing" (bronze)

Additionally, it notes:

  • "7 photographs – no clippings" in red ink.

The rest of the page appears to be blank or contains illegible handwriting.

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The image shows a typed document dated May 10, 1945. The document contains instructions and a list of artworks. The instructions at the top, partially in red, state that a red sticker torn off means the item was sent to the Monitor for publication and published by them, with a note that no clippings should be sent to the Fogg Museum regarding these items.

The list that follows includes the names of artists and their works, along with the medium in parentheses:

  • Smith, Joseph Lindon - Gateway to Egyptian Temple
  • Degas - Danseuse Jupe Rouge (painting)
  • Ruskin - Tom Tower, Christ Church College, Oxford (pencil drawing)
  • Whistler - “Mrs. Cobden Sickert” (painting)
  • Webster, Herman - Excavations for the Grand Central Station: The Trestle (Manuscript Page)
  • French, Daniel Chester - Lincoln standing (bronze)

At the bottom, there is a note in red that says "7 photographs - no clippings."

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The image shows a typed document with a date in the upper right corner that reads "May 10, 1945." At the top of the document, there is a notice regarding a red sticker being torn off, which implies that the document was sent to "the Monitor" for publication and published by them; it also specifies, "NO CLIPPINGS SENT TO THE FOGG MUSEUM OF THESE." Below the notice, there is a list of artworks and archaeological projects, which seem to be itemized for some kind of inventory or record. These items include references to artworks by Joseph Lindon Smith, Edgar Degas, and James McNeill Whistler, among others, with a brief description like the title of the work or the subject portrayed (e.g., "Gateway to Egyptian Temple," "Danseuse Jupon Rouge," "Mrs. Cobden Sickert"). There is a mention of a "Manuscript Page" and a bronze sculpture by Daniel Chester French. Additionally, there's a note at the bottom that says "7 photographs - no clippings." The document shows some signs of age, with yellowing paper and a slightly bent corner.

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The image shows a typed document dated May 10, 1945. The document contains a list of artworks or items with their creators and brief descriptions. At the top, there is a note explaining that a torn-off red sticker indicates the item was sent to the Monitor for publication, and such clippings are not sent to the Fogg Museum. The note is in black and red ink. Below the note, the list includes:

  • Smith, Joseph Lindon – Gateway to Egyptian Temple
  • Degas – Danseuse Jupe Rouge (painting)
  • Ruskin – Tom Tower, Christ Church College, Oxford (pencil drawing)
  • Whistler – "Mrs. Cobden Sickert" (painting)
  • Webster, Herman – Excavations for the Grand Central Station: The Trestle (Manuscript Page)
  • French, Daniel Chester – Lincoln standing (bronze)

At the bottom, a line in red ink states "7 photographs - no clippings." The page has a slightly folded top-left corner and shows slight aging with a small crease at the bottom right.

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The image appears to be a page from a document or archive, dated May 10, 1945. The page contains a list of artworks and photographs, along with some notes and instructions. Here is a detailed description of the image:

The page has a white background with black text. The text is organized in a structured format, with some bullet points and numbered lists. The title of the page is "May 10, 1945," indicating the date of the document.

The first section of the page reads: "Red sticker torn off - means sent to the Monitor for publication and published by them. NO CLIPPINGS SENT TO THE FOGG MUSEUM OF THESE." This suggests that the artworks and photographs listed on the page were sent to the Monitor for publication, and no clippings were sent to the Fogg Museum.

The artworks and photographs are listed in a numbered format, with the artist's name, title, and medium provided for each item. Here is a breakdown of the list:

  1. Smith, Joseph Lindon - Gateway to Egyptian Temple
  2. Degas - Danseuse Jupe Rouge (painting)
  3. Ruskin - Tom Tower, Christ Church College, Oxford (pencil drawing)
  4. Whistler - "Mrs. Cobden Sickert" (painting)
  5. Webster, Herman - Excavations for the Grand Central Station: The Trestle (manuscript page)
  6. French, Daniel Chester - Lincoln standing (bronze)
  7. 7 photographs - no clippings

The list includes a variety of artworks, including paintings, drawings, sculptures, and photographs. The artists listed are well-known figures in the art world, such as Degas, Ruskin, Whistler, and French.

Overall, the image appears to be a page from an archive or document related to the publication or exhibition of artworks and photographs. The list provides valuable information about the artworks and their creators, and the notes and instructions offer insight into the process of publishing and exhibiting art during that time period.

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The image shows a typed document dated May 10, 1945. It appears to be an archival or administrative record, likely from a museum or institutional setting, given its formal structure and content. The document includes the following key elements:

Header Information:

  • Date: May 10, 1945.
  • Instruction: A note at the top states:
    "Red sticker torn off — means sent to the Monitor for publication and published by them. NO CLIPPINGS SENT TO THE FOGG MUSEUM OF THESE."
    This indicates that items marked with a red sticker were sent for publication elsewhere and should not be clipped or sent to the Fogg Museum.

Main Content:

The document lists several artworks or items, each with details about the artist, title, medium, and sometimes additional notes:

  1. Smith, Joseph Lindon – Gateway to Egyptian Temple
    • No medium specified.
  2. Degas – Danseuse Jupe Rouge (painting)
    • Medium: Painting.
  3. Ruskin – Tom Tower, Christ Church College, Oxford (pencil drawing)
    • Medium: Pencil drawing.
  4. Whistler – “Mrs. Cobden Sickert” (painting)
    • Medium: Painting.
  5. Webster, Herman – Excavations for the Grand Central Station: The Trestle (Manuscript Page)
    • Medium: Manuscript page.
  6. French, Daniel Chester – Lincoln standing (bronze)
    • Medium: Bronze sculpture.

Additional Note:

  • At the bottom of the list, there is a note:
    "7 photographs – no clippings"
    This indicates that there are seven photographs associated with these items, and no clippings (likely newspaper or magazine articles) are to be sent to the Fogg Museum.

Visual Characteristics:

  • The document is typed on aged, light-colored paper, suggesting it is from the mid-20th century.
  • The text is neat and organized, with clear bullet points or numbered entries.
  • The paper shows some signs of wear, such as slight discoloration and a slight crease or fold at the top left corner.

Contextual Inference:

The document seems to be part of an archival or curatorial process, possibly related to managing or cataloging artworks, photographs, or related materials. The mention of the Fogg Museum (now part of the Harvard Art Museums) suggests it may be from an academic or museum institution. The note about red stickers and publication indicates a system for tracking items sent for external publication or display.

In summary, the image depicts an administrative record from May 10, 1945, detailing a list of artworks and related items, with instructions regarding their handling and publication.