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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, August 1951-May 1958

ARCH.2003.32, Rendition: 803869

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This image shows a close-up view of an open, vintage scrapbook or ledger with aged, tan-colored pages. A single, off-white sheet of paper, appearing to be a typewritten document, is taped or affixed to the right-hand page.

The document is headed with the letterhead of the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, and is dated June 11, 1952.

The body of the document lists several art exhibitions, including:

  • Paintings by the Harvard Class of 1927, from June 12 until June 30.
  • Paintings by members of the Harvard 1911 Art Club, to June 22.
  • The Collection of Dr. Arnold H. Knapp, Class of 1899 — Old Master Prints and Chinese Bronzes — Given and Lent to the Fogg Art Museum, from June 12 to September 30.
  • French Society of the Mid 19th Century (Print Room), through June 21.

The typewriter text is in a classic, all-caps serif font. The paper itself is slightly creased and shows some signs of aging. The surrounding scrapbook or ledger page is visibly worn and yellowed with time, with a vertical binding edge visible on the right side of the frame. The entire arrangement suggests a preserved historical record of the museum's activities from 1952.

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The image shows a page from a document, likely from an archival or historical record, with a typed text that appears to be an exhibit list or information about art exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document mentions several exhibitions, including:

  • "Paintings by the Harvard Class of 1927, June 12 until June 30."
  • "Paintings by Members of the Harvard 1911 Art Club, to June 28."
  • "The Collection of Dr. Arnold H. Knapp, Class of 1889 - Old Master Prints and Chinese Bronzes - Given and Lent to the Fogg Art Museum," running from June 12 to September 30.
  • "French Society of the Mid 19th Century (Print Room), through June 21."

The document is dated June 11, 1952, and the text on the page is partially obscured by another sheet of paper on top, which has a faint, partially legible text. The overall condition of the document suggests it is an aged historical artifact.

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The image shows a document placed on what appears to be a brown folder or cover. The document is from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, dated June 11, 1952. The text on the document lists several exhibitions and collections:

  1. Paintings by the Harvard Class of 1927, from June 12 until June 30.
  2. Paintings by members of the Harvard 1911 Art Club, up to June 28.
  3. The collection of Dr. Arnold H. Knapp, Class of 1889, which includes old master prints and Chinese bronzes, given and lent to the Fogg Art Museum, from June 12 to September 30.
  4. The French Society of the Mid 19th Century (Print Room), through June 21.

The document is typed on white paper and is slightly creased, indicating it has been handled or folded. The folder or cover it is placed on is brown and appears to be made of a sturdy material, possibly cardboard. The background is a light gray color.

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The image shows a book that is open to a page that contains a piece of paper with printed text. The book has a brown cover, and the paper is white. The text on the paper is in black font and is organized in a structured manner. The page is folded in the middle, with the left side of the paper folded over the right side. The paper appears to be inserted into the book, and it is not part of the original content.

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The image shows an open book with a white page that has blue text. The book is titled "Fogg Art Museum" and is located at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The page has a date of June 11, 1952, and includes information about various exhibitions and collections at the museum. The page also includes the names of the Harvard classes of 1927 and 1911, as well as the name of Dr. Arnold H. Knapp, who was a member of the Harvard class of 1899.

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The image depicts an open book or catalog page from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The page appears to be a program or announcement detailing various exhibitions and events scheduled for the year 1952. The text is typed and neatly arranged, listing several exhibitions and their corresponding dates. Key details include:

  1. Exhibitions Listed:

    • Paintings by the Harvard Class of 1927: June 12 until June 30.
    • Paintings by Members of the Harvard 1911 Art Club: To June 28.
    • The Collection of Dr. Arnold H. Knapp: Class of 1889, including old master prints and Chinese bronzes, given and lent to the Fogg Art Museum, from June 12 to September 30.
    • French Society of the Mid 19th Century (Print Room): Through June 21.
  2. Header Information:

    • The top of the page includes the museum's name, "Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts."
    • The date at the top right indicates "June 11, 1952," suggesting this is a program or announcement for upcoming events.
  3. Physical Characteristics:

    • The book or catalog has a worn, brown cover, indicating age and frequent use.
    • The page itself appears slightly yellowed, consistent with aging paper.
    • The text is typed, likely from a mimeograph or similar printing method common in mid-20th century documents.

The overall impression is that this is an archival or historical document, likely used for record-keeping or promotional purposes by the Fogg Art Museum. The structured format and detailed listing of exhibitions suggest it was intended for museum visitors, staff, or patrons to inform them about upcoming cultural events.

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This image shows what appears to be a page from a document or a publication. The text at the top of the page is the heading for the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, dated June 4th, 1952. The page then lists various exhibitions and their dates. These exhibitions include:

  • "PAINTINGS BY THE HARVARD CLASS OF 1927, June 12 until June 30."
  • "PAINTINGS BY MEMBERS OF THE HARVARD 1911 ART CLUB, to June 28."
  • "THE COLLECTION OF DR. ARNOLD W. KNAPP, Class of 1899—OLD MASTER PRINTS AND CHINESE BRONZES—Given and Lent to the Fogg Art Museum. June 12 - September 30."
  • "FRENCH SOCIETY OF THE MID 19TH CENTURY (Print Room), through June 21."

The text becomes less visible towards the bottom of the page, indicating there are more listings or categories that are not fully visible due to the angle of the photograph or the page not being completely unfolded.

The page is placed inside a book or a folder with a brown cover, and there is a small turn-over at the bottom right corner of the page. The paper itself shows signs of age such as slight discoloration and creases.

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The image shows a typed document dated June 11, 1952, from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document lists several art exhibitions and their dates:

  • Paintings by the Harvard Class of 1927, from June 12 until June 30.
  • Paintings by members of the Harvard 1911 Art Club, until June 28.
  • The collection of Dr. Arnold H. Knapp, Class of 1889, featuring old master prints and Chinese bronzes, given and lent to the Fogg Art Museum, from June 12 to September 30.
  • French society of the mid-19th century (Print Room), through June 21.

The document appears to be typed on thin, slightly translucent paper, with some text visible from the reverse side. The paper is placed over a thicker, tan-colored sheet within a book or folder.

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The image shows a pale typed page tucked inside a large, old brown binder or scrapbook. The page appears to be an exhibition notice from Fog Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, dated June 11, 1952. It lists several exhibitions and dates (e.g., Paintings by the Harvard Class of 1927, Paintings by Members of the Harvard 1911 Art Club, The Collection of Dr. Arnold H. Kiapp, and Chinese bronzes, French Society of the Mid 19th Century) with various June dates. The page is slightly creased and partially lifted from the binder, giving an aged, archival feel.

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The image shows a typed document on a slightly aged, translucent sheet of paper. The paper is part of a collection or book, starting to discolor with time. This document is from the "Fogg Art Museum" at Harvard University, dated June 11, 1952. It contains listings of exhibitions and collections, including "Paintings by the Harvard Class of 1927," "Paintings by Members of the Harvard 1911 Art Club," "The Collection of Dr. Arnold H. Knapp," and an exhibit from the "French Society of the Mid 19th Century." The dates of display for each are mentioned, along with brief descriptions. The document has a formal tone and presents information in a clean, organized manner.