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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Herald, Boston, dated October 18, 1950. It features a photograph of Mary Jane Hodges of Andover inspecting giant puppets used in Stravinsky's opera "Oedipus Rex," which were part of an exhibition held at the Fogg Museum. The photograph shows a person in a suit standing next to the large puppet, which is dressed in a long, flowing garment and appears to be part of the opera's set design. The text at the bottom of the image provides details about the exhibition, stating that the Theater Collection of the Harvard College Library is showcasing more than 200 designs for settings and costumes of plays produced in America since 1915. The exhibit is described as featuring the giant puppets from Stravinsky's opera.

This image is a black-and-white photograph from the Herald newspaper, dated October 18, 1950. It shows a woman, identified as Mary Jane Hodges from Andover, standing in front of two large puppets used in Stravinsky's opera "Oedipus Rex." The puppets are significantly taller than the woman, and they are wearing long, flowing robes with masks covering their faces. The photograph is part of an exhibition of more than 200 designs for settings and costumes of plays produced in America since 1915, held at the Theater Collection of the Harvard College Library in the Fogg Museum. The exhibition is scheduled to continue through November 25. The photograph is credited to Herald Staff Photo by Arthur Hansen. The image also includes a label from the Boston News Clip, indicating the source of the photograph.

This image shows a vintage black-and-white newspaper clipping from the Boston Herald, dated October 18, 1950. The clipping is from the “Boston News Clip” service, located at 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.

The clipping features a photograph taken by Arthur Hansen for the Herald Staff. The photo captures a woman, identified in the caption as Mary Jane Hodges of Andover, observing two large, eerie puppets on display. She is standing to the left, wearing a dark dress or suit with her arms crossed, looking up at the figures.

The puppets are tall, slender, and appear to be stylized or abstract. One is draped in a long, flowing garment with a veil or hood covering the head, giving it an almost ghostly or spectral appearance. The other is more skeletal or elongated, with visible limbs and a narrow, expressionless face. Both are likely made from cloth or lightweight material and appear to have internal armatures. The caption identifies them as giant puppets used in Stravinsky’s opera “Oedipus Rex.”

Below the photo, a caption explains that the Theater Collection of the Harvard College Library is exhibiting more than 200 designs for settings and costumes of American plays produced since 1915. The exhibit is taking place at the Fogg Museum, and it will continue through November 25, 1950.

The clipping shows signs of age — slightly yellowed paper, some creases, and a red stamp or marking (“1225”) near the top left of the photograph.

This artifact documents a mid-20th century cultural event focused on theatrical history and design, highlighting the enduring interest in avant-garde stage productions like Stravinsky’s Oedipus Rex.

The image shows a clipping from a newspaper that has been taped to a piece of paper. The clipping has a black-and-white photograph of two giant puppets and a man standing next to them. The man is wearing a suit and has his arms crossed. The clipping also has text that reads "Theater Collection of the Harvard College Library is exhibiting more than 200 designs for settings and costumes of plays produced in America since 1915. Here Mary Jane Hodges of Andover inspects giant puppets used in Stravinsky's opera 'Oedipus Rex' in Fogg Museum. The exhibition will continue through Nov. 25." The clipping is from the Boston News Clip, and the date is October 18, 1950.

The image features a newspaper clipping from the Boston Herald dated October 18, 1950. The clipping includes a photograph of two large puppets standing next to each other, possibly used in a theatrical production. The puppets have exaggerated features, with one appearing to be a woman and the other a man, both dressed in long flowing garments. The photograph is accompanied by a headline that reads "Theater Collection of the Harvard College Library is exhibiting more than 200 designs for settings and costumes of plays produced in America since 1915." The clipping also includes a brief description of the exhibition, which is taking place at the Fogg Museum and will continue through November 25. The clipping is mounted on a white background, and the text is written in black ink.

The image is a black-and-white newspaper clipping from the Boston Herald, dated October 18, 1950. The clipping is titled "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and is from 120 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass. It features a photograph and accompanying text.

Photograph Description:

• The photograph shows two large puppets standing side by side.
  • The puppet on the left is dressed in elaborate, flowing robes, suggesting a character from a theatrical or operatic production. The puppet's face appears stylized, with a neutral expression, and it holds a long staff or rod.
  • The puppet on the right is similarly dressed in a flowing, elegant gown and also holds a long staff. This puppet has a more abstract or minimalist design, with a simplified facial expression.
• In the foreground, to the left of the puppets, there is a woman standing with her arms crossed, observing the puppets. She appears to be inspecting them, and her posture suggests curiosity or professional interest.
• The background is dark, which emphasizes the puppets and the woman in the foreground.

Text Description:

• The caption at the bottom of the clipping reads:

  "THEATER COLLECTION OF THE HARVARD COLLEGE LIBRARY is exhibiting more than 200 designs for settings and costumes of plays produced in America since 1915. Here Mary Jane Hodges of Andover inspects giant puppets used in Stravinsky's opera 'Oedipus Rex,' in Fogg Museum. The exhibition will continue through Nov. 25."

• The photograph is credited to Arthur Hansen, identified as a Herald staff photographer.

Context:

• The clipping highlights an exhibition at the Harvard College Library, showcasing theatrical designs and costumes from American productions since 1915.
• The focus of the image is on giant puppets used in Stravinsky's opera "Oedipus Rex", which were being inspected by Mary Jane Hodges of Andover.
• The exhibition is taking place at the Fogg Museum, and it is set to continue until November 25.

Overall Impression:

The image captures a moment of cultural and artistic significance, showcasing the intersection of theater, opera, and design. The large puppets, the professional inspection by Mary Jane Hodges, and the historical context of the exhibition all contribute to a sense of artistic appreciation and scholarly interest in theatrical history. The black-and-white format and the newspaper clipping style give the image a vintage, historical feel.

The image shows a newspaper clipping with a photo and accompanying text. The photo, credited to "Herald Staff Photo by Arthur Hansen," depicts a person observing two large and somewhat abstract puppets. The puppets appear to be part of an exhibition related to theater; their exaggerated features and poses suggest they were designed for stage performance and not for realistic representation.

The top of the clipping has the header "BOSTON NEWS CLIP," with the address "120 Tremont Street Boston 8, Mass." and indicates the source as "Herald Boston, Mass." with the date "OCT 18 1950."

Below the photo, the text describes the context: "THEATER COLLECTION OF THE HARVARD COLLEGE LIBRARY is exhibiting more than 200 designs for settings and costumes of plays produced in America since 1915. Here Mary Jane Hodges of Andover inspects giant puppets used in Stravinsky's opera 'Oedipus Rex,' in Fogg Museum. The exhibition will continue through Nov. 25." This gives information about the exhibition and clarifies that the photo captures a moment in which an individual is examining the puppets on display.

This is a vintage newspaper clipping dated October 18, 1950 from the Boston Herald, detailing an exhibition related to theatrical productions. The clipping features an image showing a person on the left observing two tall, expressive puppets or figures, which are part of a display. These large puppets are designed for Igor Stravinsky's opera Oedipus Rex and were included in a theater collection exhibit at the Harvard College Library, held at the Fogg Museum. The exhibit showcased over 200 designs, settings, and costumes from plays produced in America since 1915, and was set to continue until November 25.

This image is a black-and-white newspaper clipping dated October 18, 1950, from the Herald Boston, Massachusetts, labeled as a "Boston News Clip." The photo shows a person identified as Here Mary Jane Hodges of Andover inspecting two giant puppets. These puppets were used in the production of Stravinsky's opera "Oedipus Rex" and are part of the Theater Collection of the Harvard College Library. The clipping notes that the library is exhibiting more than 200 designs for settings and costumes of plays produced in America since 1915. The exhibition is held at the Fogg Museum and is set to continue through November 25. The image accompanies the text and credits Arthur Hansen as the photographer.

A small black-and-white newspaper clipping mounted on a gray background. At the top left is a Boston News Clip label with a date of Oct 18, 1950. The main image shows two tall, pale, humanoid puppets or costumes with mask-like faces and long, slender bodies standing on a dark stage. A person in a dark suit stands to the left, looking at them. Below is a caption (partially legible) about the Theater Collection of the Harvard College Library exhibiting hundreds of designs for settings and costumes, including giant puppets used in Stravinsky’s opera Oedipus Rex, with the exhibition continuing through Nov. 25. The photo credits mention a Herald staff photographer.