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ARCH.2003.31, Rendition: 804184
This image displays a vintage, light-brown paper scrapbook page, likely from a personal or archival collection, featuring a collection of newspaper clippings and a handwritten note. The page shows signs of age, with some yellowing and slight wear, and has three punched holes along its right edge, suggesting it was stored in a binder.
In the top left, a slightly larger, off-white envelope or paper slip is pasted onto the page. It bears handwritten text in cursive ink:
Dowes -
WHITTEMORE
CLIPPINGS
June 8, 1950
Below and to the right, several small newspaper clippings are arranged. Each clipping is labeled with a printed header “BOSTON NEWS CLIP” and the address “150 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.”, indicating they were likely clipped from Boston-area newspapers and possibly compiled by a clipping service.
The clippings, dated June 1 and June 5, 1950, include:
A photo and article from the Christian Science Monitor (June 1, 1950) featuring a black-and-white self-portrait of Charles Colet, described as being “in the exhibition of 9 French artists at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard.”
An advertisement from “The Famous HOTEL TAFT” at 7th Ave and 49th St, New York.
Articles from the Globe, Traveler, and Chronicle-Sun, covering topics like a “Polo to Start” event and an exhibition titled “Back to the Kings of Ur,” which featured ancient sculpture from early Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations, at the Fogg Art Museum.
A clipping from the Christian Science Monitor (June 5, 1950) titled “Art Exhibitions,” listing various shows in Boston.
The overall impression is that of a carefully curated, personal archive from 1950, documenting cultural events, art exhibitions, and social happenings relevant to the collector — perhaps someone named “Dowes Whittemore” — in Boston and New York during early June 1950. The collection reflects an interest in the arts, archaeology, and local society.
The image shows a collection of news clippings and a handwritten note arranged on a light brown paper folder. The folder appears to be a scrapbook or collection of articles about art exhibitions, events, and cultural topics, dated primarily from June 1950.
Handwritten Note: There is a handwritten note on the left side of the folder that reads "Thomas WHITTEMORE CLIPPINGS June 8, 1950," indicating that this collection is related to Thomas Whittemore and possibly his interests or work, with the date suggesting the time of creation or organization of this collection.
Newspaper Clippings: There are several clippings from various newspapers such as the "Christian Science Monitor," "Globe," "Traveler," and "Chronicle-Sun," all from Boston, Massachusetts, and from June 1950. These clippings include articles about art exhibitions, including an exhibit of sculptures from early civilizations at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
One Clipping with a Photo: There is one clipping with a photograph of a man wearing a top hat, labeled as a self-portrait by Charles Cotet in an exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard.
Hotel TAFT Ad: There is also a clipping that appears to be an advertisement for the Hotel TAFT, located at 7th Avenue at 50th Street in New York City.
The overall theme of the collection seems to be related to art, with a particular focus on exhibitions and cultural events, as well as a personal note indicating Thomas Whittemore as the creator or collector of these items.
This image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or collection of newspaper clippings and related memorabilia, likely compiled by or related to someone named "Whittemore." Here's a detailed description:
Top Left Corner: There is a handwritten note on a piece of white paper that reads "Whittemore CLIPPINGS June 8, 1950."
Top Right Corner: There is a newspaper clipping from the "Christian Science Monitor" dated June 1, 1950. It includes a photograph of a man wearing a top hat and a suit, identified as a self-portrait by Charles Cotet. Below the photograph, there is an advertisement for "The Famous Hotel Taft, 7th Ave. New York."
Bottom Left Corner: There are two newspaper clippings from the "Globe, Boston, Mass." and the "Traveler, Boston, Mass., JUN - 1 1950." The Globe clipping mentions "New Developments in Photography" and "Land's address." The Traveler clipping is about an exhibit of early sculptures dating back to the Kings of Ur, held at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
Bottom Right Corner: There is a newspaper clipping from the "Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass. JUN 5 - 1950." This clipping is about art exhibitions, mentioning various galleries and their exhibits.
Middle Right Section: There is a clipping from the "Chronicle-Sun, Cambridge, Mass." dated June 1, 1950. It also mentions the exhibit of early sculptures dating back to the Kings of Ur at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
Overall: The clippings are arranged on a light brown, aged piece of paper, which looks like it could be part of a scrapbook. The clippings are glued or taped to the page, and there are some visible creases and wear, indicating the page's age. The content of the clippings suggests an interest in art, photography, and historical exhibits.
This collection appears to be a personal archive documenting events and exhibitions from early June 1950, with a focus on art and historical artifacts.
The image shows a brown folder with various clippings, papers, and documents attached to it. The folder has a label that reads "Thomas - WHITEMORE CLIPPINGS" and a date of June 8, 1950. There are several pieces of paper with text and images attached to the folder, including a photo of a man wearing a hat and a newspaper clipping with the headline "Art Exhibitions." There are also other pieces of paper with text and images attached to the folder, including a newspaper clipping with the headline "Sculpture Dating Back to the Kings of Ur."
A brown folder contains several clippings and papers. The folder has holes on the sides. The top left corner of the folder has a folded paper with the text "Thomas - Whittemore - Clippings" and a date of June 8, 1950. The top right corner has a clipping with a photo of a man and the text "Boston News Clip." The middle has a clipping with a photo of a man and the text "The Taft Hotel." The bottom has several clippings with the text "Boston News Clip" and some text.
The image depicts a collection of newspaper clippings and a handwritten label, likely part of an archival or personal record. Here’s a detailed description:
There are several newspaper clippings attached to a brown folder or board. Each clipping is labeled with the name of the newspaper, its address, and the date of publication. Here’s a breakdown of each clipping:
This image represents a historical archive of newspaper clippings, likely used for documenting art exhibitions or cultural events from June 1950.
This is an image of a scrapbook or archival page containing an envelope and newspaper clippings.
Envelope: On the left side of the page, there's a light-colored envelope, secured onto the page. It is labeled with handwritten text that reads "Thomas Whittemore Clippings, June 8, 1950."
Newspaper Clippings: The right and bottom areas of the page feature several small clipped articles from newspapers. They all belong to publications like the "Boston News Clip," "Globe," "Traveler," "Chronicle-Sun," and "Christian Science Monitor." These clippings are dated around June 1950 and discuss topics mainly related to art, exhibitions, and sculptures. Some clippings include partial images or text.
Holes: The page has holes punched on the right margin, likely for binding in a folder or scrapbook.
Condition: The page and clippings have an aged, vintage quality, with some yellowing typical of older paper.
This page appears to serve as a curated collection of press articles related to Thomas Whittemore or relevant topics around that date.
This image shows a collection of newspaper clippings of various sizes pinned or taped to a worn, beige-colored cardboard folder. The folder appears aged, with some creases, and there are handwritten inscriptions at the top left of the folder, indicating the contents as "WHITEMORE CLIPPINGS" along with a date that reads "June 8, 1950."
The clippings feature different headers, such as "Boston News Clip" and are from various sources, including the Boston, Mass. Globe and the Christian Science Monitor. The articles seem to relate to topics such as art exhibitions, with one visible headline reading "Exhibits Sculpture Dating Back to the Kings of Ur." The dates on the clippings suggest they're from around June 1950. There are also black round hole reinforcements around some of the holes at the right edge of the board, indicating that the materials have been handled multiple times or were kept in a binder or similar filing system. The overall appearance suggests that this folder was used for archival or personal documentary purposes.
The image shows a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings attached to it. The page is tan-colored with two punched holes on the right side, suggesting it was part of a binder. On the left side of the page, there is a large, folded envelope or pocket labeled in handwriting with "Thomas Whittemore Clippings June 8, 1950."
On the right side, there are six small newspaper clippings affixed. Four of them are positioned along the bottom edge, and two are near the top right. The clippings appear to be from various Boston-based newspapers dating from early June 1950, as indicated by visible stamps and printed dates like "JUN 1 1950" and "JUN 5 1950."
One clipping features a black-and-white image of a person wearing a top hat; the face is blurred. The text around the clippings references exhibitions and art-related news, including phrases like "Exhibit Sculpture Dating Back to the Kings of Ur" and "Art Exhibitions." The clippings come from sources like the Boston Globe, Traveler Boston, Christian Science Monitor, and Chronicle-Sun Cambridge.
Overall, the page documents art-related news and exhibitions from June 1950, specifically gathered for someone named Thomas Whittemore.
This is a page from a vintage scrapbook or folder. The page is a light brown/buckram color with punched binder holes along the left and right edges.