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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, August 1951-May 1958

ARCH.2003.32, Rendition: 803851

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This image displays an open, aged book or pamphlet, with its light brown, textured cover pages visible on the left and right, framing a central white sheet of paper.

The white sheet is a typewritten document dated October 17, 1951, from the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts.

The document is a public announcement or program sheet, listing:

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS:

  • Twenty-seven notable Italian, Spanish, and French Paintings, lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
  • Edouard Manet – Etchings and Lithographs.
  • Recent Additions to the Print Collection.
  • Ancient Glass, lent by Ray Winfield Smith.

GALLERY TALKS:

The document lists scheduled gallery talks for Saturdays in October 1951:

  • Saturday, October 20:
    • 2:30 P.M.: General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum
    • 3:45 P.M.: Recent Additions to the Print Collection – 18th – 20th Centuries
  • Saturday, October 27:
    • 2:30 P.M.: General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum
    • 3:45 P.M.: Boston Museum of Fine Arts Masterpieces: Color in 15th and 16th Century Italian Painting

The typewritten text is in a classic, monospaced font typical of mid-20th century office typewriters. Some slight ghosting or bleed-through from the reverse side of the paper is visible, giving the document a slightly translucent quality. The overall appearance suggests a historical artifact, carefully preserved.

In the background, another page of typewritten text is partially visible beneath the main sheet, suggesting this might be part of a larger collection or scrapbook.

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The image shows a page from a document, which appears to be from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, dated October 17, 1951. The page is titled "CURRENT EXHIBITIONS" and details various exhibitions and gallery talks that were scheduled at the museum.

Exhibitions:

  1. Twenty-seven notable Italian, Spanish, and French Paintings - Lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
  2. Edouard Manet - Etchings and Lithographs - Lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
  3. Recent Additions to the Print Collection.
  4. Ancient Glass, lent by Ray Winfield Smith.

Gallery Talks:

  • 2:30 P.M., Saturday, October 20: "General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum"
  • 3:45 P.M., Saturday, October 20: "Recent Additions to the Print Collection - 16th - 20th Centuries"
  • 2:30 P.M., Saturday, October 27: "General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum"
  • 3:45 P.M., Saturday, October 27: "Boston Museum of Fine Arts Masterpieces: Color in 15th and 16th Century Italian Painting"

The document is well-organized, with clear headings and bullet points, and appears to be a printed notice or bulletin for visitors to the Fogg Art Museum.

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This image shows an open booklet or folder with a light brown cover. Inside, there is a typed document on white paper. The document appears to be from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, dated October 17, 1951. It lists current exhibitions and gallery talks.

Current Exhibitions:

  • Twenty-seven notable Italian, Spanish, and French paintings lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
  • Edouard Manet - Etchings and Lithographs.
  • Recent Additions to the Print Collection.
  • Ancient Glass, lent by Ray Winfield Smith.

Gallery Talks:

  • October 20:
    • 2:30 P.M.: General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • 3:45 P.M.: Recent Additions to the Print Collection - 16th - 20th Centuries.
  • October 27:
    • 2:30 P.M.: General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • 3:45 P.M.: Boston Museum of Fine Arts Masterpieces: Color in 15th and 16th Century Italian Painting.

The document is neatly typed, and the text is clearly legible. There is also some faint blue text on the left side of the document, which seems to be from another page or a different layer of the booklet. The overall condition of the document suggests it is an older document, likely from the 1950s.

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The image depicts an open book, possibly a museum guide or exhibition catalog, with the right page containing text. The book is open to a page that lists various exhibitions and talks at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The page is dated October 17, 1951. The left page is blank. The book appears to be made of paper, with a brown cover. The page is divided into sections, including "Current Exhibitions," "Gallery Talks," and "Recent Additions to the Print Collection." The text is printed in black ink on white paper.

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The image features an open book with a brown cover, likely a catalog or guide. The pages are white and contain text about exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The text mentions notable Italian, Spanish, and French paintings, etchings and lithographs, recent additions to the print collection, and ancient glass. The dates mentioned are October 17, 1951, and October 20, 1951. The book is placed on a gray surface, possibly a table.

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The image shows a page from a historical document or booklet, likely a program or announcement from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, dated October 17, 1931. The page is titled "CURRENT EXHIBITIONS" and "GALLERY TALKS", indicating it details upcoming events and exhibitions at the museum.

Key Details:

Header Information:

  • Location: Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  • Date: October 17, 1931.

Current Exhibitions:

The page lists several exhibitions on display:

  1. "Twenty-seven notable Italian, Spanish, and French Paintings, lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston."
  2. "Édouard Manet – Etchings and Lithographs, lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston."
  3. "Recent Additions to the Print Collection."
  4. "Ancient Glass, lent by Ray Winfield Smith."
  5. "Ancient Glass, lent by Ray Winfield Smith, indefinite loan."

Gallery Talks:

The page also outlines scheduled gallery talks for the week, all taking place on Saturday:

  • October 20:
    • 2:30 P.M.: General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • 3:45 P.M.: Recent Additions to the Print Collection – 18th – 20th Centuries.
  • October 27:
    • 2:30 P.M.: General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • 3:45 P.M.: Boston Museum of Fine Arts Masterpieces: Color in 15th and 18th Century Italian Painting.

Visual Observations:

  • The document appears aged, with a slightly worn and sepia-toned appearance, suggesting it is an old printed program.
  • The text is typed or printed in a formal, structured format typical of museum announcements from the early 20th century.
  • The left page (partially visible) contains handwritten notes or annotations, indicating that someone may have used this program for reference or tracking purposes.

Context:

This document reflects the cultural and educational activities of the Fogg Art Museum during the early 1930s, showcasing a variety of art collections and offering guided tours to the public. The inclusion of works from other institutions, such as the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, highlights collaborative efforts in art curation and public engagement.

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This image shows a typed document that appears to be a newsletter or bulletin. The top right corner indicates the date "October 12, 1951." The document is associated with the "Fogg Art Museum" at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document provides information about current exhibitions, which includes a collection of Italian, Spanish, and French paintings, etchings and lithographs by Édouard Manet, recent additions to the print collection, and ancient glass lent by Ray Winfield Smith.

Additionally, the document lists Gallery Talks, with a schedule of talks or tours taking place on October 20 and 27, including general tours of the Fogg Art Museum and a discussion on recent additions to the print collection, as well as a talk at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts about color in 15th and 16th-century Italian painting presented by Edward H. Rand.

The paper is slightly yellowed with age and is placed against a peachy-brown background that might be a table or another piece of paper. The overall image provides a glimpse into the museum's offerings and educational activities from the early 1950s.

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The image shows a typewritten document dated October 17, 1951, from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document lists current exhibitions and gallery talks.

Current Exhibitions:

  • Twenty-seven notable Italian, Spanish, and French Paintings, lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
  • Edouard Manet - Etchings and Lithographs
  • Recent Additions to the Print Collection
  • Ancient Glass, lent by Ray Winfield Smith

Gallery Talks:

  • 2:30 P.M. Saturday, October 20: General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum
  • 3:45 P.M. Saturday, October 20: Recent Additions to the Print Collection — 16th - 20th Centuries
  • 2:30 P.M. Saturday, October 27: General Tour of the Fogg Art Museum
  • 3:45 P.M. Saturday, October 27: Boston Museum of Fine Arts Masterpieces: Color in 15th and 16th Century Italian Painting

The document appears to be a schedule or announcement for museum exhibitions and events. The paper is placed on a slightly yellowed book or folder.

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An archival-looking page laid on a tan folder. It’s a single, slightly yellowed sheet of paper with typeset text from the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The header includes the museum and date (October 17, 1951). It lists CURRENT EXHIBITIONS—such as twenty-seven notable Italian, Spanish and French paintings; Edouard Manet – Etchings and Lithographs; Recent Additions to the Print Collection; and Ancient Glass lent by Ray Winfield Smith. It also has a section labeled GALLERY TALKS with times and topics (scheduled talks on October 20 and 27). The page appears to be part of a larger scrapbook or binder, with the edges of another sheet visible behind it.

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This image shows a typed document on aged paper. The text is centered around the activities hosted by the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, dated October 17, 1951. It lists exhibitions under the heading "CURRENT EXHIBITIONS," which include:

  1. Twenty-seven notable Italian, Spanish, and French paintings.
  2. Edouard Manet – Etchings and Lithographs.
  3. Recent Additions to the Print Collection.
  4. Ancient Glass lent by Ray Winfield Smith.

Below that, under the heading "GALLERY TALKS," specific times and dates are given for events and general tours. These talks and tours are scheduled for Saturday, October 20, and Saturday, October 27, covering topics such as:

  • General tours of the Fogg Art Museum.
  • Recent additions to the print collection (16th–20th centuries).
  • Masterpieces from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts focused on 15th–16th-century Italian painting.

The layout features clear organization and bolded section titles.