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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, August 1951-May 1958

ARCH.2003.32, Rendition: 803878

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The image shows an invitation and a program announcement from the Fogg Art Museum. The announcement is dated November 14 and invites the "Friends of the Fogg" to an evening event at the museum starting at 8:30 PM. The program includes a tour of the museum, followed by a reception in Warburg Hall.

The program for the evening is as follows:

  1. Masterpieces of Chinese Bird and Flower Painting

    • Barbara Gossman, Assistant Curator, Oriental Art
  2. Outstanding Paintings from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts

    • James Rosenberg, Curator, Print Department
  3. Some Gems of the Drawing Collection

    • Agnes Mongan, Curator, Department of Drawings
  4. The Department of Conservation

    • John Coolidge, Director, Fogg Art Museum

The invitation card at the bottom is addressed to "Mr. & Mrs. Mia" and invites them to the event, asking them to bring their guests. The RSVP card requests the use of the enclosed card for the response. The event appears to be a social and educational gathering aimed at fostering a deeper appreciation and support for the museum among its patrons.

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The image shows a page from a brochure or invitation for an event hosted by the Fogg Art Museum. Here's a detailed summary:

Header:

  • The title "FOGG ART MUSEUM" is prominently displayed at the top left.

Main Content:

  • New Program Introduction: The text announces the introduction of a new program for the year. It expresses appreciation to the Friends of the Fogg, both old and new, for their support and interest, inviting them to become more familiar with the museum's resources.

  • Event Details:

    • An evening event is scheduled for November 14 at 8:30 p.m.
    • The tour will start promptly at 8:45 and includes several highlights:
      • Masterpieces of Chinese Bird and Flower Painting by Barbara Glassman (Assistant Curator, Oriental Art)
      • Outstanding Paintings from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, curated by Jason Rosenberg (Curator, Print Department)
      • Some Gems from the Drawing Collection, curated by Agnes Mongan (Curator, Department of Drawings)
      • The Department of Conservation, led by John Coolidge (Director, Fogg Art Museum)
  • Reception: There will be a reception held in Warburg Hall following the tour.

  • RSVP: There is a request for guests to RSVP using the enclosed card.

Invitation Card:

  • A smaller card is included, addressed to individuals (Mr., Mrs., Miss) inviting them to attend the An Evening at the Fogg on November 14 at 8:30 p.m. and to bring their guests.

The overall aim of the event seems to be to introduce the museum's collections and resources to its supporters and friends, providing a detailed and curated experience.

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The image shows an invitation from the Fogg Art Museum for a new program. The event, titled "An Evening at the Fogg," is scheduled for November 14 at 8:30 p.m. The invitation includes details about the event, such as a tour starting at 8:45 p.m., which will feature Masterpieces of Chinese Bird and Flower Painting by Barbara Glaser, Assistant Curator, Oriental Art; Outstanding Paintings from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts by Jacob Rosenberg, Curator, Print Department; and Some Gems of the Drawing Collection by Agnes Mongan, Curator, Department of Drawings. The reception will be held in the Warburg Hall, and attendees are asked to R.S.V.P. using the enclosed card. The invitation also extends the privilege to guests of the Friends of the Fogg to attend the event. The document is a two-page spread with the details printed in an elegant, formal style, suitable for an art museum invitation.

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The image displays an invitation and program announcement from the Fogg Art Museum. Here are the details:

Main Announcement:

Title: FOGG ART MUSEUM - A NEW PROGRAM

Content:
The Fogg Art Museum is launching a new program aimed at engaging the Friends of the Fogg, both long-standing and new, to enhance their familiarity with the museum's resources.

  • Evening Event:

    • Date: November 14
    • Time: 8:30 p.m.
    • Activity: A tour of the museum starting promptly at 8:45 p.m.
    • Program Highlights:
      1. Masterpieces of Chinese Bird and Flower Painting:
        • Speaker: Barbara Glasson, Assistant Curator, Oriental Art
      2. Outstanding Paintings from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts:
        • Speaker: Jason Rosenfeld, Curator, Print Department
      3. Some Gems of the Drawing Collection:
        • Speaker: Agnes Mongan, Curator, Department of Drawings
      4. The Department of Conservation:
        • Speaker: John Coolidge, Director, Fogg Art Museum
    • Reception: To be held in Warburg Hall.
  • Group Tours:
    A general tour of the museum will be provided in groups of no more than 25 people, followed by a reception. Additional Sunday afternoon sessions will be scheduled for more in-depth study of the collections during the winter.

RSVP Section:

The museum extends the privilege to Friends of the Fogg to bring guests to the evening event on November 14.

  • RSVP Details:
    • Recipient: Mr., Mrs., Miss
    • Space to fill in names of guests the invitee plans to bring.

Instructions:

  • Recipients are requested to respond using the enclosed card.

This invitation aims to foster a closer relationship between the museum and its supporters through special tours and presentations by museum curators and directors.

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The image shows an invitation and informational sheet from the Fogg Art Museum. Here's a detailed summary:

  1. Header:

    • The title at the top of the page reads "FOGG ART MUSEUM" and "A NEW PROGRAM."
  2. Main Text (Left Side):

    • The text introduces a new program aimed at the Friends of the Fogg, both old and new, to express appreciation and support for the museum.
    • The museum invites individuals to an event titled "An Evening at the Fogg" on November 14 at 8:30 p.m.
    • The event includes a general tour of the museum in groups of no more than 25, followed by a reception.
    • Later in the winter, there will be two Sunday afternoons where Friends will have the opportunity to study the collections more intimately, limited to groups of 25.
  3. Event Details (Right Side):

    • The event starts promptly at 8:45 p.m. and includes:
      • Masterpieces of Chinese Bird and Flower Painting by Barbara Glassman, Assistant Curator of Oriental Art.
      • Outstanding Paintings from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, curated by Jacob Rosenberg, Curator of the Print Department.
      • Some Gems from the Drawing Collection, curated by Agnes Mongan, Curator of the Department of Drawings.
      • The Department of Conservation, led by John Coolidge, Director of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The reception will be held in Warburg Hall.
  4. RSVP:

    • Attendees are requested to use the enclosed card to RSVP.
  5. RSVP Card (Bottom):

    • A separate card is included for guests to accept the invitation, listing the date and time (November 14 at 8:30 p.m.).
    • The card asks guests to fill in their names and the names of any guests they will be bringing.

The overall tone of the invitation is formal and inviting, aimed at engaging the Friends of the Fogg Art Museum in a special evening event and subsequent intimate study sessions.

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The image shows an open page from a book or album, featuring documents related to an event at the Fogg Art Museum.

  1. Top Section (Left Page):

    • Title: "FOGG ART MUSEUM"
    • Content: This document announces a new program and invites the Friends of the Fogg, both old and new, to participate and support. It highlights the museum's intention to familiarize the Friends with the resources of the museum. An evening event is scheduled for November 14 at 8:30 p.m. This event will include a tour of the museum in groups of no more than 25, followed by a reception. The text also mentions that in the winter, there will be Sunday afternoons with an opportunity to study some collections more intimately, with groups limited to 25.
  2. Top Section (Right Page):

    • Title: "A NEW PROGRAM"
    • Content: Details of the event on November 14, starting promptly at 8:30 p.m. and including:
      • Masterpieces of Chinese Bird and Flower Painting by Barbara Glasrum, Assistant Curator of Oriental Art.
      • Outstanding Paintings from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, with Jason Rosenberg, Curator of Print Department.
      • Some Gems of the Drawing Collection, with Agnes Mongan, Curator, Department of Drawings.
      • The Department of Conservation, with John Coolidge, Director of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Location: Reception will be held in Warburg Hall.
    • RSVP: Instructions to use the enclosed card to RSVP.
  3. Bottom Section (Center):

    • Invitation Card:
      • The Fogg Art Museum extends an invitation to the Friends of the Fogg to bring their guests to an evening at the Fogg on November 14 at 8:30 p.m.
      • It is a formal invitation for Mr., Mrs., or Miss. to accept the invitation to attend the event and includes a section for listing the guests they will bring.

This detailed event planning and invitation document highlights the museum's efforts to engage its supporters and provide them with exclusive access to various art collections and exhibitions.

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The image shows a document regarding the Fogg Art Museum. The document appears to be an invitation or informational pamphlet about a new program being inaugurated at the museum. The left-hand side of the document outlines the museum's intention to offer a general tour in small groups, followed by a reception and the opportunity to study some of the collections more intimately.

The right-hand side contains details about "A NEW PROGRAM" scheduled for November 14, with a tour starting at 8:45 pm. It mentions a lineup of presentations, including masterpieces of Chinese Bird and Flower Painting, outstanding paintings from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, some gems of the drawing collection, and an introduction by the Department of Conservation.

At the bottom, there is a detachable RSVP card inviting Mr., Mrs., or Miss (the name is not filled in) to attend "An Evening at the Fogg" on November 14 at 8:30 pm. This card allows the invitee to bring guests and seems to require the guest to list their name and the names of any additional guests attending.

The document is vintage, indicated by the typewriter font and paper quality. There is a ruler at the right edge of the image, showing a measurement scale, suggesting that the image itself may have been taken during the cataloguing or archival process.

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The image shows two separate printed invitations or announcements from the Fogg Art Museum mounted on a larger beige paper.

The top invitation is divided into two columns:

  • The left column is titled "FOGG ART MUSEUM" and explains the inauguration of a new program. It invites the Friends of the Fogg to "An Evening at the Fogg" on November 14 at 8:30 p.m. It mentions a general tour of the museum in groups of no more than 25, followed by a reception, with additional Sunday afternoon study sessions to be announced.

  • The right column is headed "A NEW PROGRAM" and provides details for the tour starting at 8:30 p.m., with the tour beginning promptly at 8:45. It lists the highlights of the program:

    • Masterpieces of Chinese Bird and Flower Painting by Barbara Glasrud, Assistant Curator of Oriental Art
    • Outstanding Paintings from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts by Jakob Rosenberg, Curator of the Print Department
    • Some Gems of the Drawing Collection by Agnes Mongan, Curator, Department of Drawings
    • The Department of Conservation by John Coolidge, Director of the Fogg Art Museum
      It also notes that a reception will be held at Warburg Hall and requests an RSVP using an enclosed card.

The lower card is a response card. It states that the Fogg Art Museum extends to the Friends the privilege of bringing guests to the event on November 14 at 8:30 p.m. There is space to write the names of the invitees (Mr., Mrs., Miss) and to accept the invitation, indicating attendance and mentioning any guests accompanying them.

Overall, the documents are formal invitations to a special evening event with a tour and reception at the Fogg Art Museum, detailing the event and inviting RSVPs.

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The image is of an invitation card for an event at the Fogg Art Museum. The card is placed on a brown surface, which is probably a folder. The card is divided into two parts, with the top part containing the invitation details and the bottom part containing the RSVP details. The invitation is for an event on November 14, 18:30 p.m., which includes a tour of the museum and a reception. The RSVP details include the name of the guest and the number of guests they will bring.

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This is a book with two pages, one of which is a cover page and the other is an invitation letter. The cover page has the title "FOGG ART MUSEUM" and "A NEW PROGRAM" with the date November 14 and time 8:30 p.m. It has a text that reads, "This year we are inaugurating a new program. We should like the Friends of the Fogg, both old and new, to know how much we appreciate both their interest and support. We think they might like to become better acquainted with the resources of the Museum." The invitation letter has the title "The Fogg Art Museum wishes to extend to the Friends of the Fogg the privilege of bringing their guests to An Evening at the Fogg on November 14 at 8:30 p.m."