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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Harvard Crimson, dated October 17, 1950. The headline reads "Fogg Shows Theatre Settings and Costumes." The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum featuring over 200 costume and set designs created by three Harvard graduates: Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson. These individuals have been active in the theater and are associated with the Theatre Guild.

Key points from the article include:

1. Exhibition Details: The designs on display are from various productions, including "Back to Methuselah," "Liliom," "The Adding Machine," and "Amphitryon 38."
2. Designers' Backgrounds: All three designers were members of the Harvard Dramatic Club. Jones was also a member of the Faculty, while Oenslager and Simonson were undergraduates.
3. Lecture Series: In conjunction with the exhibit, there will be a series of talks in Fogg's Large Lecture Room on stage design, music in the theater, and other aspects of contemporary theater. The first lecture, scheduled for October 20, will feature Jones discussing his work on "A Man Who Married a Dumb Wife."
4. Additional Events: The H.D.C. is presenting a reading of O'Neill's one-act play, "Ile," in the Fogg Large Lecture Room on October 19 at 4 p.m.

The article also includes a brief weather report stating that the day is fair and slightly warmer, with the highest temperature in the low 60s, and it will be partly cloudy and slightly warmer tomorrow.

The image accompanying the article shows two individuals in costumes, likely from one of the productions mentioned.

The image is a newspaper clipping dated October 17, 1950. The headline reads "Fogg Shows Theatre Settings and Costumes."

The article details an exhibit at the Fogg Museum showcasing over 200 costume and set designs created by three Harvard graduates: Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simpson.

Here are the specific details provided in the article:

1. Robert Edmond Jones (1910):

   • His earliest exhibit work is a setting for "A Man Who Married a Dumb Wife," introducing a new stagecraft concept in 1915.
   • Other notable designs include settings for John Barrymore’s "Hamlet" in 1923 and plays by Eugene O'Neill, such as "Mourning Becomes Electra" and "Ah, Wilderness."
   • Jones also created larger-than-life puppets for the Harvard Glee Club’s "Oedipus Rex."

2. Lee Simpson (1909):

   • Simpson was involved with the Theatre Guild and has designs on display for various plays, including "Back to Methuselah," "Liliom," "The Adding Machine," and "Amphitryon 38."

3. Donald Oenslager (1923):

   • Oenslager's designs are for 34 productions, including "Life With Mother" and "Born Yesterday."

The article also mentions that there will be a series of talks in the Fogg's Large Lecture Room, focusing on stage design, music in the theatre, and other aspects of contemporary theatre, with the first lecture scheduled for October 20.

Additionally, the Harvard Dramatic Club (H.D.C.) is presenting a reading of O'Neill's "Ile" on October 18 at 4 p.m. in the Fogg Large Lecture Room.

The weather section at the bottom of the article notes that it was fair and slightly warmer with high temperatures in the low 60s, and it is expected to be partly cloudy and slightly warmer tomorrow. The clipping is signed by Harvard Crimson reporter Harold Crimmins.

The image is a newspaper clipping titled "Fogg Shows Theatre Settings and Costumes." The article, dated October 17, 1950, reports that more than 200 costume and set designs by three Harvard graduates—Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson—were exhibited at the Fogg Museum. The designs spanned various notable plays and introduced innovative stagecraft concepts. The article also mentions a series of talks accompanying the exhibit, starting with a lecture on October 20. Additionally, it includes a brief weather forecast for October 17, predicting fair and slightly warmer weather. There is a handwritten note at the bottom, which reads, "Harvard Crimson, Oct. 17, 1950."

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Harvard Crimson dated October 17, 1950. The headline reads "Fogg Shows Theatre Settings and Costumes."

Summary of the Article:
The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum featuring more than 200 costume and set designs. The designs are the work of three Harvard graduates who have been active in the theatre: Robert Edmond Jones (class of 1910), Donald Oenslager (class of 1923), and Lee Simonson (class of 1909).

• Robert Edmond Jones: The earliest works in the exhibit include Jones’ designs for a 1915 staging of "A Man Who Married a Dumb Wife," which introduced a new stagecraft concept to America. Other designs by Jones include those for "Hamlet" (1923) at the John Barrymore Theatre and for various Eugene O'Neill plays, such as "Mourning Becomes Electra" and "Ah, Wilderness!" Jones also designed large-scale puppets for the Harvard Glee Club's "Oedipus Rex."

• Donald Oenslager and Lee Simonson: These designers, along with Jones, are noted for their long-term association with the Theatre Guild. Some of Simonson’s designs on display are from productions like "Back to Methuselah," "Liliom," "The Adding Machine," and "Amphitryon 38." Oenslager’s contributions include models for "Life With Mother" and "Born Yesterday."

The article also mentions that in conjunction with the exhibit, there will be a series of talks in Fogg’s Large Lecture Room on stage design, music in the theatre, and other aspects of contemporary theatre. The first lecture is scheduled for October 20.

Additionally, the Harvard Dramatic Club (H.D.C.) is presenting a reading of O'Neill's "Ile," a one-act play, in Fogg’s Large Lecture Room on October 18 at 4 p.m.

Weather Forecast:
The weather section at the bottom of the clipping predicts fair and slightly warmer weather for the day, with partly cloudy and slightly warmer conditions expected the following day.

The article is signed by the author at the bottom right corner.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Harvard Crimson dated October 17, 1950. The headline reads "Fogg Shows Theatre Settings and Costumes."

The article details an exhibition at Fogg Museum featuring more than 200 costume and set designs by three Harvard graduates who were active in the theater: Robert Edmond Jones ('10), Donald Oenslager ('23), and Lee Simonson ('09). The designs span various productions, showcasing their contributions to stage design and costumes.

Key points from the article include:

1. Exhibition Details: The exhibit features designs from the three designers, with the earliest work being a model of Jones' setting for "A Man Who Married a Dumb Wife," which introduced a new concept of stagecraft to America in 1915.

2. Jones' Work: Jones' designs include sets for John Barrymore's "Hamlet" in 1923 and for several Eugene O'Neill plays, such as "Mourning Becomes Electra" and "Ah, Wilderness." Two large puppets designed by Jones for the Harvard Glee Club's "Oedipus Rex" are also on display.

3. Simonson's Work: Simonson, a founder of the Theatre Guild, has designs such as "Back to Methuselah," "Lilith," "The Adding Machine," and "Amphitryon" on exhibit.

4. Oenslager's Work: Oenslager is represented by designs for 34 productions, including models for "Life With Mother" and "Born Yesterday."

5. Lectures and Events: In conjunction with the exhibit, there will be a series of talks in Fogg's Large Lecture Room on stage design, music in the theater, and other aspects of contemporary theater, with the first lecture scheduled for October 20.

6. Additional Information: The Harvard Dramatic Club (H.D.C.) is presenting a reading of O'Neill's one-act play "Ile" in Fogg Large Lecture Room on October 18 at 4 p.m.

7. Weather Forecast: The weather forecast at the bottom of the article mentions that the day is fair and slightly warmer with high temperatures in the low 60s, and it predicts partly cloudy and slightly warmer weather for tomorrow.

The clipping includes a signature and date, "Harvard Crimson, Oct. 17, 1950," at the bottom right corner.

The image is a newspaper clipping from October 17, 1950, titled "Fogg Shows Theatre Settings and Costumes." The article discusses an exhibit at the Fogg Museum featuring over 200 costume and set designs by three Harvard graduates who have been active in the theatre: Robert Edmond Jones ('10), Donald Oenslager ('23), and Lee Simonson ('09).

The exhibit includes a variety of designs from different productions:

• Jones' earliest work on display is a model for his setting of "A Man Who Married a Dumb Wife," which introduced a new concept of stagecraft to America in 1915. Other designs by Jones include sets for "Hamlet" (1923) and several of Eugene O'Neill's plays, including "Mourning Becomes Electra" and "Ah, Wilderness."
• Simonson's designs on display include those for "Back to Methuselah," "Liliom," and "The Adding Machine."
• Oenslager is represented by designs for 34 productions, including models for "Life With Mother" and "Born Yesterday."

The article also mentions that there will be a series of talks in Fogg's Large Lecture Room on various aspects of contemporary theatre, starting with a lecture on October 20. Additionally, the Harvard Dramatic Club (H.D.C.) is presenting a reading of O'Neill's one-act play "File" in the same lecture room on October 18 at 4 p.m.

The weather section at the bottom of the clipping provides a brief weather forecast, noting that the day is fair and slightly warmer with the highest temperatures in the low 60s, and that the weather will be partly cloudy and slightly warmer the next day.

The clipping is signed by Harold Crimson, dated October 17, 1950.

The image shows a newspaper clipping with the headline "Fogg Shows Theatre Settings and Costumes." The article speaks about an exhibit featuring over 200 costume and set designs at Fogg Museum, highlighting the work of three Harvard graduates who have been active in the theatre. It mentions that the earliest work in the exhibit is a model of a set design for "A Man Who Married a Dumb Wife" and notes that this introduced a new concept of stagecraft to America in 1915. Designs by Jones for John Barrymore's "Hamlet" in 1923 and for several Eugene O'Neill plays are mentioned, along with two larger-than-life puppets designed by Jones for the Harvard Glee Club's "Oedipus Rex." The article also mentions an associated series of talks at Fogg's Large Lecture Room on stage design, contemporary theatre, and other aspects of theatre, and it notes that three designers were members of the Harvard Dramatic Club.

In addition, the clipping includes a smaller section with the weather forecast stating "Fair and slightly warmer today with highest temperatures in low 60s. Partly cloudy and slightly warmer tomorrow." There is a handwritten annotation in the bottom corner of the paper with a date reading "October 17, 1950."

The article gives an insight into the theatre scene at the time, showcasing academic involvement in set and costume design for the theatre arts.

The image is a newspaper clipping with the title "Fogg Shows Theatre Settings and Costumes" on top. Below the title, there is a black-and-white photograph of two costumes, one on the left and one on the right. The costume on the left is a long dress with a shawl, while the costume on the right is a long dress with a headdress. The clipping is placed on a gray surface, and there is a red line on the right side of the clipping.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Harvard Crimson dated October 17, 1950. The headline reads "Fogg Shows Theatre Settings and Costumes." The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum featuring more than 200 costume and set designs by three Harvard graduates: Robert Edmond Jones '10, Donald Oenslager '23, and Lee Simonson '09. The exhibition includes designs for plays such as "Methuselah and the Adding Machine," "Liliom," and "Amphitrion 38." The article also mentions a series of talks on stage design, music in the theatre, and other aspects of contemporary theatre. Additionally, the article includes a weather forecast for the day.

The image is a scanned page from a newspaper or magazine dated October 17, 1950, featuring an article titled "Fogg Shows Theatre Settings and Costumes." The layout includes a combination of text and an accompanying photograph.

Photograph Description:

• Subjects: The photograph shows three figures dressed in elaborate, stylized costumes.
  • Left Figure: A male figure in a dark, formal costume with a high collar and a mask or headpiece that obscures the face. The costume appears to be part of a theatrical or dramatic production.
  • Middle Figure: A female figure in a flowing, light-colored gown with intricate detailing. The gown has a high collar and a dramatic silhouette, suggesting a period or fantasy setting.
  • Right Figure: Another female figure in a similarly styled gown, also with a high collar and detailed design. The gown appears to be part of the same production as the middle figure.
• Setting: The figures are standing in front of a dark background, likely indicating a stage or studio setting. The costumes and poses suggest a theatrical or dramatic context.

Text Content:

The article discusses an exhibition of over 200 costume and set designs displayed at the Fogg Museum. The designs are the work of three Harvard graduates who have been active in the theatre:

1. Robert Edmond Jones ('10)
2. Donald Oenslager ('22)
3. Lee Simonson ('09)

Key Points from the Article:

• Exhibit Details: The exhibition features more than 200 costume and set designs, showcasing the work of these three designers.
• Talks and Lectures: A series of talks will be held in Fogg's Large Lecture Room on topics such as stage design, music in the theatre, and other aspects of contemporary theatre. The first lecture is scheduled for October 20.
• Notable Designs:
  • Robert Edmond Jones: His earliest work includes a model of a setting for "A Man Who Married a Dumb Wife," introduced in 1915. Other designs by Jones include sets for "Hamlet" (1923) and "Eugene O'Neill's plays," such as "Mourning Becomes Electra" and "Ah, Wilderness!"
  • Donald Oenslager: Represented by designs for "The Adding Machine" and "Amphitryon 38." He is also noted for "Life With Mother" and "Born Yesterday."
  • Lee Simonson: Associated with the Theatre Guild for many years. His designs include "The Back to Methuselah" and "Lilium."
• Harvard Connection: All three designers were members of the Harvard Dramatic Club. Jones was a faculty member, while Oenslager and Simonson were undergraduates.
• Special Event: In conjunction with the Fogg exhibition, the H.D.C. (Harvard Dramatic Club) is presenting a reading of O'Neill's "The Room," a one-act play, at Fogg Large Lecture Room on October 18 at 4 p.m.

Additional Information:

• Weather Update: A small section at the bottom right of the page provides a weather update: "Fair and slightly warmer today with highest temperatures in low 60s. Partly cloudy and slightly warmer tomorrow."
• Handwritten Note: At the bottom of the page, there is a handwritten note that reads "Harold Crimson Oct. 17, 1950," likely indicating the date and possibly the name of the person who annotated or saved the page.

Overall Context:

The image captures a historical moment in theatre design, highlighting the contributions of notable designers associated with Harvard and their influence on American theatre. The accompanying photograph provides a visual representation of the elaborate costumes and settings that were part of the exhibition. The article also emphasizes the educational and cultural significance of the event, with planned lectures and a special reading of a play.