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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, August 1951-May 1958

ARCH.2003.32, Rendition: 803849

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This image shows an open, aged book or binder with a faded, yellowed paper interior. The pages are thin and translucent, suggesting they are old, and the overall color palette is muted, with sepia and off-white tones, hinting at historical or archival material.

The visible page on the right contains typed text in a standard, serif font, likely from a mimeograph or early typewriter, given the slightly uneven and faded ink. The text appears to be an announcement or schedule for events at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, dated October 13, 1951.

Key content includes:

  • A public lecture on October 11, 1951, by Dr. Erich Panofsky titled “Taste and Fic: EXHIBITIONS – Accidents on the Road of Tradition.”
  • Several exhibitions:
    • Twenty-seven Italian, Spanish, and French paintings lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
    • Recent additions to the Print Collection (until November 17).
    • Indian Miniatures of the Rajput Schools (Anonymous Loan, until October 18).
    • Ancient Glass, lent by Ray Winfield Smith.

The document is partially obscured by another sheet of paper placed over it, and faint text from the reverse side is visible through the thin paper. The left page is mostly blank or faintly visible, with some marginal notes or text fragments.

The physical condition and style suggest this is a historical document — likely part of a museum bulletin, calendar, or administrative record from the early 1950s. The careful preservation in what appears to be a folder or scrapbook reinforces its archival nature.

In summary:

This is a vintage, translucent document from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, dated October 13, 1951, detailing upcoming exhibitions and a public lecture. Its fragile, yellowed paper and typewritten text reflect its age, marking it as a historical archive item related to mid-20th century art programming.

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The image shows a document placed on a aged, brown, possibly cardboard, surface. The document appears to be typed and includes details about exhibitions and lectures that took place at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on October 17, 1951. The text mentions a public lecture by Dr. Erwin Panofsky and lists several exhibitions, including:

  • Twenty-seven notable Italian, Spanish, and French Paintings, lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
  • Recent Additions to the Print Collection, until November 17.
  • Indian Miniatures of the Rajput Schools, (Anonymous Loan, until October 18).
  • Ancient Glass, lent by Ray Winfield Smith.

The document also includes times for general tours of the Fogg Art Museum on Saturday, October 20, 21, 22, and 27. The overall appearance suggests it is a historical document, possibly a newsletter or a flyer from the time.

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The image shows an old document placed in a folder with a light brown cover. The document appears to be a typewritten page from a museum or academic institution, dated October 13, 1951. It is associated with the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The content of the document includes information about a public lecture and several exhibitions. The lecture, scheduled for October 11, 1951, was to be given by Dr. Erwin Panofsky from the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton University. The topic of the lecture was "Texts and Pictures: Accidents on the Road of Tradition."

The exhibitions listed include:

  1. Twenty-seven notable Italian, Spanish, and French paintings lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
  2. Recent additions to the Print Collection, on display until November 17.
  3. Indian Miniatures of the Rajput Schools, on anonymous loan until October 18.
  4. Ancient Glass, lent by Ray Winfield Smith.

The text is printed in a standard typewriter font, and the paper has some signs of age, with slight discoloration and possible creases. The document is part of a larger collection, as indicated by the multiple pages visible in the folder.

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The image shows a page of a book or a document with text written on it. The paper appears to be aged, with some discoloration and wear, indicating that it is an old document. The text is written in black ink and is arranged in a structured format, possibly a list or a table. The content of the text is not immediately clear, but it appears to be related to an exhibition or event, possibly in the field of art or culture. The text includes names of individuals, dates, and locations, suggesting that it may be a program or schedule for an event. The image is cropped, and only a portion of the page is visible, making it difficult to determine the full context of the document.

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The image shows a page from a book or a document. The page is white and appears to be from an older book or document, as evidenced by the aged and slightly yellowed paper. The text on the page is written in black ink and includes a list of exhibitions and events, along with their dates and locations. The text is organized in a table-like format, with columns for the event name, date, and location. The page also includes a header with the title of the document, which reads "Exhibitions." The image is a close-up of the page, and the background is blurry, suggesting that it was taken with a camera or a scanner.

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The image depicts an open book or document, likely a catalog or program, with visible pages showing typed text. The visible page appears to be from a publication related to an art museum or academic institution, dated October 11, 1951. The content includes details about lectures, exhibitions, and events, such as:

  1. Lecture Announcement: A public lecture scheduled for October 17 at 9 P.M. at the Fogg Art Museum, under the joint auspices of the Fogg Art Museum and the Harvard Graduate School of Design. The lecture is titled "Texts and Pictorial Illustration: Lecture by Dr. Ernst Panofsky, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, N.J."

  2. Exhibitions: The page lists several exhibitions:

    • Twenty-seven notable Italian, Spanish, and French Paintings, lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
    • Recent Additions to the Print Collection, available until November 17.
    • Indian Miniatures of the Rajput Schools (an anonymous loan), available until October 18.
    • Ancient Glass, lent by Ray Winfield Smith.
  3. Location and Date: The document is associated with the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and is dated October 11, 1951.

The book itself has a worn, brown cardboard cover, suggesting it may be an archival or historical document. The visible text is typed, and the layout is formal, typical of mid-20th-century institutional publications. The left page is partially visible, showing additional text, but the details are not fully legible in the image. The overall condition and style indicate that this is likely a historical record or program from the Fogg Art Museum.

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The image features a typed page from a document, possibly historical in nature, mounted in an open book or folder. The page outlines information from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with details about exhibitions and public lectures dated October 11, 1951.

Exhibition listings include:

  1. "Twenty-seven notable Italian, Spanish, and French Paintings" lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
  2. "Recent Additions to the Print Collection," lasting until November 17.
  3. "Indian Miniatures of the Rajput Schools (Anonymous Loan)," lasting until October 18.
  4. "Ancient Glass," lent by Ray Winfield Smith.

The document appears professionally typed and carefully preserved, possibly part of a larger archival or reference collection.

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The image shows a typed document on translucent paper, placed on top of a thicker, aged, and browned paper beneath it. The typed text on the translucent paper appears to be from an announcement or newsletter, dated October 11, 1951, related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document includes announcements about public lectures and exhibitions.

Key points from the document include:

  • The location: Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  • The date: October 11, 1951.
  • Mention of public lectures scheduled.
  • Exhibitions including:
    • Twenty-seven notable Italian, Spanish, and French paintings lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
    • Recent additions to the print collection, until November 17.
    • Indian miniatures of the Rajput Schools (anonymous loan) until October 18.
    • Ancient glass lent by Ray Winfield Smith.

The text is typed with a typewriter font, and some parts appear in bold or underlined to emphasize headings such as "EXHIBITIONS" and dates. The document is clearly a formal announcement or bulletin related to art exhibitions and events at the Fogg Art Museum.

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A vintage, typewritten program page tucked inside a large brown manila folder. The page is cream-colored and slightly yellowed with age, showing text from a museum schedule. It appears to be from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, and lists exhibitions and dates (for example, talks or displays around October 1951). The visible items mentioned include Italian, Spanish, and French paintings lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, recent additions to the print collection, Indian miniatures of the Rajput schools, and ancient glass loaned by a donor. The page is partially overlapped by other sheets, with the edges of the folder and papers slightly worn.

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This image shows part of an open book or document resting on a surface with a brown folder-like cover. The visible page contains typewritten text, and the content seems to be a dated schedule or listing for events, lectures, or exhibitions related to an art institution. The entries mention various locations, such as the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard University. There are dates and times listed for specific events. For instance, one event is scheduled for October 17 at 8 PM and another mentions an exhibition of Italian, Spanish, and French paintings lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Other entries include the mention of Indian miniatures of the Rajput schools and ancient glass lent by Ray Winfield Smith. The document has a formal layout, indicative of a program guide or informational brochure from the mid-20th century, as one of the dates visible is from 1951.