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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, August 1951-May 1958

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This image shows a typed document from September 17, 1961, detailing the current exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The document is a single sheet of off-white, aged paper, affixed to a larger, tan-colored page inside what appears to be a bound scrapbook or archive album. The paper is secured with two horizontal staples on the left margin.

The document lists exhibitions by gallery number and title, including some with end dates or special notes about loans:

  • Gallery V: Indian Miniatures of the Rajput Schools (Anonymous Loan – until Oct. 18)
  • Gallery II & III: Italian Painting of the 14th and 15th Centuries
  • Gallery X: 19th Century American and English Furniture and Silver, with American Portraits
  • Gallery XIV: Impressionist Painting
  • Gallery XV: Prints and Drawings of Toulouse-Lautrec – until Sept. 30
  • Gallery XVI: Pre-Columbian and Primitive Art. Contemporary Painting
  • Gallery XVII: Flemish Tapestries and Early Paintings of the Northern Renaissance
  • 2nd Fl. corridor: Ancient Glass, lent by Ray Winfield Smith

The text is typewritten in a classic, non-proportional font. The paper shows faint signs of age, including slight discoloration and a small, light stain in the lower right quadrant. The background page, which appears to be a folder or album page, has a slightly textured, pale brown surface and visible wear along the right edge. A faint, partially visible stamp or marking is visible near the right edge of the album page.

This document provides a historical snapshot of the museum’s holdings and exhibition schedule in 1961, highlighting a diverse range of artistic periods and genres — from ancient glass and Rajput miniatures to Impressionism and Contemporary Painting — alongside specific loaned collections.

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The image shows a document from the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, dated September 17, 1951. The document lists the current exhibitions at the museum. It is pinned with two metal pins and placed inside a folder or binder with a slightly worn, beige cover. The exhibitions include:

  • Gallery V: Indian Miniatures of the Rajput Schools (Anonymous Loan - until Oct. 18)
  • "II & III": Italian Painting of the 14th and 15th Centuries
  • "X": 18th Century American and English Furniture and Silver, with American Portraits
  • "XIV": Impressionist Painting
  • "XV": Prints and Drawings of Toulouse-Lautrec - until Sept. 30
  • "XVI": Pre-Columbian and Primitive Art, Contemporary Painting
  • "XVII": Flemish Tapestries and Early Paintings of the Northern Renaissance
  • 2nd fl. corridor: Ancient Glass, lent by Ray Winfield Smith

The document appears to be a memo or informational sheet, possibly sent to Boston and Cambridge, as indicated at the top.

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This image shows a document dated September 17, 1951, from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document lists the current exhibitions at the museum, organized by gallery and location. The exhibitions include:

  • Gallery V: Indian Miniatures of the Rajput Schools (Anonymous Loan – until Oct. 18)
  • Galleries II & III: Italian Painting of the 14th and 15th Centuries
  • Gallery X: 18th Century American and English Furniture and Silver, with American Portraits
  • Gallery XIV: Impressionist Painting
  • Gallery XV: Prints and Drawings of Toulouse-Lautrec – until Sept. 30
  • Gallery XVI: Pre-Columbian and Primitive Art. Contemporary Painting
  • Gallery XVII: Flemish Tapestries and Early Paintings of the Northern Renaissance
  • 2nd fl. corridor: Ancient Glass, lent by Ray Winfield Smith

The document is typed on white paper and appears to be part of a larger folder or binder, as it is placed on a brown cover and has visible holes for binding. There is a faint background text visible, suggesting the presence of additional papers or pages in the folder.

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The image shows a page from a book or document, which appears to be a museum guide or exhibit catalog. The page is titled "CURRENT EXHIBITIONS" and lists various art exhibitions that were on display at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on September 17, 1951. The exhibitions include Indian Miniatures, Italian Painting, American and English Furniture and Silver, Impressionist Painting, Prints and Drawings of Toulouse-Lautrec, Pre-Columbian and Primitive Art, Contemporary Painting, Flemish Tapestries, and Early Paintings of the Northern Renaissance. The page also includes a date stamp and a note about an anonymous loan for one of the exhibitions.

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This image shows a page from a museum pamphlet. The page is white and contains black text. The pamphlet is titled "CURRENT EXHIBITIONS" and is dated September 17, 1851. The pamphlet is from the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The pamphlet lists the current exhibitions at the museum, including "Indian Miniatures of the Rajput Schools," "Italian Painting of the 14th and 15th Centuries," "18th Century American and English Furniture and Silver, with American Portraits," "Impressionist Painting," "Prints and Drawings of Toulouse-Lautrec," "Pre-Columbian and Primitive Art," "Contemporary Painting," "Flemish Tapestries and Early Paintings of the Northern Renaissance," and "Ancient Glass, lent by Ray Winfield Smith."

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The image shows an open book or catalog with a page titled "Current Exhibitions" from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, dated September 17, 1961. The page lists various gallery exhibitions, each identified by a Roman numeral and a brief description of the displayed items. Here is a breakdown of the content:

Page Details:

  • Header:
    • "Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass."
    • Dated "Sept. 17, 1961."
    • The title of the section is "CURRENT EXHIBITIONS."

Exhibitions Listed:

  1. Gallery V:

    • Indian Miniatures of the Rajput Schools (Anonymous Loan – until Oct. 18)
  2. Gallery II & III:

    • Italian Painting of the 14th and 15th Centuries
  3. Gallery X:

    • 18th Century American and English Furniture and Silver, with American Impressionist Painting
  4. Gallery XIV:

    • Prints and Drawings of Toulouse-Lautrec – until Sept. 30
  5. Gallery XVI:

    • Pre-Columbian and Primitive Art, Contemporary Painting
  6. Gallery XVII:

    • Flemish Tapestries and Early Paintings of the Northern Renaissance
  7. 2nd fl. corridor:

    • Ancient Glass, lent by Ray Winfield Smith

Visual Characteristics:

  • The page appears to be part of a catalog or exhibition guide, likely used for museum visitors or staff.
  • The text is typed or printed in a formal, structured format.
  • The page is slightly worn, with visible creases and a slightly faded appearance, suggesting age and frequent use.
  • The book itself has a brown, sturdy cover, indicating it may be a bound catalog or archive.

Contextual Insight:

This document provides a snapshot of the museum's exhibition schedule during the early 1960s, showcasing a diverse range of art and artifacts, from historical paintings and furniture to contemporary works and primitive art. The inclusion of loans (e.g., "Anonymous Loan" and "lent by Ray Winfield Smith") highlights collaborations with external collectors or institutions.

Overall, the image captures a historical moment in the museum's programming, reflecting the cultural and artistic interests of the time.

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The image is of a typed document, which appears aged and is likely a historical record. It is dated September 17, 1951, and references the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document lists current exhibitions at the museum with details such as gallery locations and descriptions of the art on display. The exhibitions include Indian Miniatures of the Rajput Schools, Italian Paintings of the 14th and 15th centuries, 18th Century American and English Furniture and Silver, Impressionist Painting, Prints and Drawings of Toulouse-Lautrec, Pre-Columbian and Primitive Art, Flemish Tapestries, and Ancient Glass. The document notes that certain exhibitions are on loan from individuals or are available until specified dates. The paper is placed on a larger sheet protector or folder, and the right edge of the document is slightly tattered, indicating wear or frequent handling. It is set against a backdrop that suggests it may be part of an archival collection or library.

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The image shows a typed document dated September 17, 1951, from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document lists the "Current Exhibitions" at the museum. The exhibitions mentioned include:

  • Gallery V: Indian Miniatures of the Rajput Schools (Anonymous Loan - until Oct. 18)
  • II & III: Italian Painting of the 14th and 15th Centuries
  • X: 18th Century American and English Furniture and Silver, with American Portraits
  • XIV: Impressionist Painting
  • XV: Prints and Drawings of Toulouse-Lautrec - until Sept. 30
  • XVI: Pre-Columbian and Primitive Art, Contemporary Painting
  • XVII: Flemish Tapestries and Early Paintings of the Northern Renaissance
  • 2nd fl. corridor: Ancient Glass, lent by Ray Winfield Smith

The paper is typed on a white sheet attached to a slightly larger beige/tan backing sheet, which appears aged. The text is typed in black ink and is slightly faded in some parts.

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The image shows an old, light-brown binder or folder with a single typed page inside. The page is from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University and is dated Sept. 17, 1951. It lists “Current Exhibitions” with gallery numbers and exhibition titles, such as Indian Miniatures of the Rajput Schools, Italian Painting of the 14th and 15th Centuries, 18th Century American and English Furniture and Silver (with American Portraits), Impressionist Painting, Prints and Drawings of Toulouse-Lautrec, Pre-Columbian and Primitive Art, Contemporary Painting, Flemish Tapestries and Early Paintings of the Northern Renaissance, and Ancient Glass loaned by Ray Winfield Smith. The page is punched with binder holes on the left and appears slightly yellowed and creased at the edges.

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This is an image of a typed document dated September 17, 1951. It is from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, and lists the "Current Exhibitions" at the museum during that period. The text is centered and organized in a bullet-point format, with designations of gallery locations and exhibits. Notable exhibitions include:

  • Gallery V: Indian Miniatures of the Rajput Schools (until October 18).
  • Gallery II & III: Italian Painting of the 14th and 15th Centuries.
  • Gallery X: 18th Century American and English Furniture and Silver, with American Portraits.
  • Gallery XIV: Impressionist Painting.
  • Gallery XV: Prints and Drawings of Toulouse-Lautrec (until September 30).
  • Gallery XVI: Pre-Columbian and Primitive Art, Contemporary Painting.
  • Gallery XVII: Flemish Tapestries and Early Paintings of the Northern Renaissance.
  • Second Floor Corridor: Ancient Glass, lent by Ray Winfield Smith.

The document is stapled in the upper left corner and is affixed to a brown scrapbook page, suggesting it may be part of an archival collection.