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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, August 1951-May 1958

ARCH.2003.32, Rendition: 803870

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This image displays a single, typewritten page of a formal announcement from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge 38, Massachusetts, dated June 24, 1952.

The document is placed on top of an open, aged book or binder with tan-colored pages, suggesting it is part of an archive or scrapbook. The text is typewritten in a classic, monospaced font and is centered on the page.

The announcement contains two main sections:

  1. Museum Hours Change:

    • It states that the Fogg Art Museum will be closed on Saturdays in July and August.
    • This policy will take effect beginning Saturday, July 5, and will continue through Saturday, August 30.
  2. Summer Exhibitions:

    • Below a centered subheading, "SUMMER EXHIBITIONS", a list details the art on display for the summer:
      • "THE COLLECTION OF DR. ARNOLD H. KNAPP, CLASS OF 1889" — featuring "OLD MASTER PRINTS AND CHINESE BRONZES," which were "Given and Lent by the Fogg Art Museum."
      • AMERICAN PAINTING
      • ENGLISH AND AMERICAN SILVER
      • ITALIAN AND FRENCH PAINTING
      • PRIMITIVE ART — "Lent by the Peabody Museum, Harvard University"
      • CHINESE ARCHAIC JADED AND BRONZES
      • JAPANESE AND KOREAN PAINTINGS, SCULPTURE, AND CERAMICS

The overall appearance is that of an official, archival document from the mid-20th century, capturing a moment in the museum's operational and programming history.

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The image shows a document that appears to be a notice from the Fogg Art Museum, located at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document is dated June 24, 1952, and informs the reader that the museum will be closed on Saturdays in July and August, beginning on July 5 and ending on August 30.

Below this notice, there is a section titled "Summer Exhibitions," listing various exhibitions that will be on display during the summer. The exhibitions mentioned include:

  • The Collection of Dr. Arnold H. Knapp, Class of 1889 - Old Master Prints and Chinese Bronzes (given and lent to the Fogg Art Museum)
  • American Painting
  • English and American Silver
  • Italian and French Painting
  • Primitive Art (lent by the Peabody Museum, Harvard University)
  • Chinese Archaic Jades and Bronzes
  • Japanese and Korean Paintings, Sculpture, and Ceramics

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This image shows a document dated June 24, 1952, from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document announces that the Fogg Art Museum will be closed on Saturdays during the months of July and August, effective from July 5 through August 30.

The document also lists the following summer exhibitions:

  • The Collection of Dr. Arnold H. Knapp, Class of 1889 – Old Master Prints and Chinese Bronzes – Given and Lent to the Fogg Art Museum
  • American Painting
  • English and American Silver
  • Italian and French Painting
  • Primitive Art – Lent by the Peabody Museum, Harvard University
  • Chinese Archaic Jades and Bronzes
  • Japanese and Korean Paintings, Sculpture, and Ceramics

The document is placed inside a folder or binder with a brown cover. The text on the document is typed in a formal, official style, and the paper appears to be slightly aged.

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The image depicts a book opened to a page that contains text. The page is dated June 24, 1952, and is titled "Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge 58, Massachusetts." The text mentions that the Fogg Art Museum will be closed on Saturdays in July and August, starting from July 5 and continuing through August 30.

The page also lists several summer exhibitions, including "The Collection of Dr. Arnold H. Knapp, Class of 1899 - Old Master Prints and Chinese Bronzes - Given and Lent to the Fogg Art Museum," "American Painting," "English and American Silver," "Italian and French Painting," "Primitive Art - Lent by the Peabody Museum, Harvard University," "Chinese Archaic Jades and Bronzes," and "Japanese and Korean Paintings, Sculpture, and Ceramics."

The book appears to be a guide or catalog for the Fogg Art Museum, providing information about its exhibitions and operating hours during the summer months. The page is slightly worn and has some creases, indicating that it has been handled and read multiple times.

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The image shows an open book, with the left page displaying some text in a foreign language and the right page displaying an announcement from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The announcement is dated June 24, 1952, and informs readers that the museum will be closed on Saturdays in July and August. The announcement also lists the various art collections that will be on display during the summer, including American painting, English and American silver, Italian and French painting, primitive art, Chinese archaic jades and bronzes, and Japanese and Korean paintings, sculpture, and ceramics.

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The image shows an open book or catalog, likely from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The visible page is dated June 24, 1952 and contains an announcement regarding the museum's operational schedule and upcoming summer exhibitions.

Key Details from the Image:

  1. Header Information:

    • Date: June 24, 1952
    • Location: Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts
  2. Museum Closure Notice:

    • The Fogg Art Museum will be closed on Saturdays during the months of July and August.
    • This closure will begin on Saturday, July 5, and continue through Saturday, August 30.
  3. Summer Exhibitions:
    The page lists the planned exhibitions for the summer, including:

    • The Collection of Dr. Arnold H. Knapp, Class of 1889:
      • Old Master Prints
      • Chinese Rubbings
      • Given and Lent by the Fogg Art Museum
    • American Painting
    • English and American Silver
    • Italian and French Painting
    • Primitive Art (Lent by the Peabody Museum, Harvard University)
    • Chinese Archaic Jades and Bronzes
    • Japanese and Korean Paintings, Sculpture, and Ceramics

Visual Characteristics:

  • The page appears to be part of a bound document, possibly a museum bulletin or catalog, with a typed or printed format.
  • The paper has a slightly aged, off-white tone, suggesting it is from the mid-20th century.
  • The text is neatly organized in a formal, typed style typical of official announcements or museum publications of that era.

This document serves as an informational notice for visitors, detailing temporary closures and highlighting the special exhibitions available during the summer months.

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This image shows a scanned or photographed page from a document which appears to be related to an art museum. The following can be inferred from the text:

  • The top right corner of the page has the date "June 24, 1952."
  • The document is from the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, located in Cambridge 38, Massachusetts, as mentioned at the top of the page.
  • There is a notice that the Fogg Art Museum will be closed on Saturdays in July and August. The closure policy is to begin on Saturday, July 5, and continue through Saturday, August 30.
  • Below the closure notice is a section titled "SUMMER EXHIBITIONS," which includes:
    • A collection by Dr. Arnold N. Knapp, Class of 1899, consisting of old master prints and Chinese bronzes, given and lent to the Fogg Art Museum.
    • American painting.
    • English and American silver.
    • Italian and French painting.
    • Primitive art, lent by the Peabody Museum, Harvard University.
    • Chinese archaic jades and bronzes.
    • Japanese and Korean paintings, sculpture, and ceramics.

The page is mounted on a brown support, possibly a larger folder or mat board. The paper has some discoloration and signs of wear, suggesting it is an older document.

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The image shows a typed document on yellowed paper dated June 24, 1952, from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The document announces that the museum will be closed on Saturdays during July and August of that year, beginning on July 5 and ending on August 30.

It also details the summer exhibitions being held, which include:

  1. The Collection of Dr. Arnold E. Knapp, Class of 1889 - Featuring old master prints and Chinese bronzes.
  2. American Painting
  3. English and American Silver
  4. Italian and French Painting
  5. Primitive Art - Lent by the Peabody Museum at Harvard University.
  6. Chinese Archaic Jades and Bronzes
  7. Japanese and Korean Painting, Sculpture, and Ceramics

The paper appears to be part of a bound book or archival collection.

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The image shows a pale, typewritten pages from a vintage museum notice mounted on a tan backing inside a scrapbook or folder. The page is dated June 24, 1952, and is from the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The text announces summer hours: the museum will be closed on Saturdays in July and August, with the new schedule taking effect beginning Saturday, July 5 and continuing through Saturday, August 30.

Below is a heading for “SUMMER EXHIBITIONS,” followed by a list describing the planned exhibitions, including items such as:

  • The collection of Dr. Arnold H. Knapp (old master prints and Chinese bronzes)
  • American painting
  • English and American silver
  • Italian and French painting
  • Primitive art (lent by the Peabody Museum, Harvard University)
  • Chinese and Asian jades and bronzes
  • Japanese and Korean painting, sculpture, and ceramics

The page appears aged and is printed in a typewriter font, typical of mid-20th-century documents.

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The image shows a typed letter dated June 24, 1952. The letter is addressed to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The content of the letter announces that the Fogg Art Museum will be closed on Saturdays in July and August starting Saturday, July 5, and continuing through Saturday, August 30.

It also lists summer exhibitions at the museum, including:

  • The Collection of Dr. Arnold H. Knapp, Class of 1889 – Old Master Prints and Chinese Bronzes (given and lent to the Fogg Art Museum)
  • American Painting
  • English and American Silver
  • Italian and French Painting
  • Primitive Art (lent by the Peabody Museum, Harvard University)
  • Chinese Archaic Jades and Bronzes
  • Japanese and Korean Paintings, Sculpture, and Ceramics

The letter is typed on a plain sheet of paper placed on a larger brown backing or album page.