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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, August 1951-May 1958

ARCH.2003.32, Rendition: 803910

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The image shows an open book or catalog featuring two black-and-white photographs of art objects. Each photograph is accompanied by a description and information about the donor.

  1. The left page shows an intricate silver inkstand. The description reads:

    • Item Number: 18
    • Title: Inkstand
    • Artist: Paul Lamerie, 1688-1751, English, 1731
    • Material: Silver, 11 inches long
    • Gift of: Archibald Alexander Hutchinson, class of 1914
  2. The right page displays a large ceramic vase known as the Portland Vase. The description reads:

    • Item Number: 19
    • Title: Copy of the Portland Vase
    • Artist: Josiah Wedgwood, 1730-1795, English, ca. 1791
    • Material: Ceramic, Black Basalt
    • Bequest of: Grenville Lindall Winthrop, class of 1886

The book appears to be a catalog or record of items in a museum collection, likely associated with Harvard University, given the references to classes of specific years. The top part of the image includes a note about an annual meeting of the museum with a Harvard speaker and an announcement about an exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

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The image displays an open book featuring two distinct photographs of artistic pieces, along with descriptive text.

On the left page, there is a black and white photograph of an ornate, intricate object labeled as "18. Inkstand." The description beneath the image reads: "Paul de Lamerie, 1688-1751, English, 1731. Silver. 13” long. Gift, Archibald Alexander Hutchinson, class of 1914."

On the right page, there is another black and white photograph of a large, classical urn labeled as "19. Copy of the Portland Vase." The description beneath this image reads: "Josiah Wedgwood, 1730-1795, English, ca. 1795. Ceramic. 10” high. Bequest, Grenville Lindall Winthrop, class of 1886."

At the top of the pages, there is a red paper with text that appears to be an announcement or note regarding a museum meeting. The text mentions an "Annual Meeting of the Museum" and notes that it has a "Harvard Speaker." It also includes a mention of a specific date and time: "Tuesday, April 22, at 4 p.m."

The images and text suggest that the book is likely a catalog or documentation of items from a museum, possibly associated with Harvard, given the references to Harvard and the class years of the donors.

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The image depicts a page from what appears to be a museum catalog or exhibition guide. It showcases two distinct artifacts:

  1. Left Side:

    • The artifact on the left is labeled "18 Inkstand."
    • The inkstand is a piece of historical silverware, created by Paul Lamerie between 1688 and 1751, and is of English origin, dated to around 1731.
    • The inkstand is 13 inches long and is noted as a gift from Archibald Alexander Hutchinson, who was a member of the class of 1914.
  2. Right Side:

    • The artifact on the right is labeled "19 Copy of the Portland Vase."
    • This vase is a ceramic piece, made by Josiah Wedgwood between 1790 and 1795, and is of English origin, circa 1795.
    • The vase is 10 inches high and is a copy of the original Portland Vase, which is noted to be from the Bequest of Greville Lindall Wimbrow, class of 1886.

In the background, there are some additional snippets of text from other pages:

  • The top left corner includes a reference to the "Annual Meeting of Museum Has Harvard Speaker," mentioning John Coolidge.
  • There is also a note about an event at the Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum in London, specifically an April 22 event at 4 p.m. for friends of the Fogg Museum, with individual notices regarding openings and lectures.

The page is part of a historical catalog, likely detailing items from a museum collection, with descriptions and possibly provenance information.

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The image shows an open book, likely a catalog or a publication from a museum, featuring two distinct pieces of art or artifacts on its pages.

On the left page:

  • The artifact is titled "Inkstand."
  • It is attributed to Paul Lamerie (1688-1751), an English craftsman from 1751.
  • The material is silver.
  • The dimensions are noted as 13 inches long.
  • It is a gift from Archibald Alexander Hutchinson, class of 1914.
  • The inkstand is intricately designed, with a central column and multiple compartments or spouts.

On the right page:

  • The artifact is titled "Copy of the Portland Vase."
  • It is attributed to Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795), an English ceramicist, circa 1795.
  • The material is ceramic.
  • The dimensions are noted as 10 inches high.
  • This piece is a bequest from Greville Lindall Wimbrop, class of 1886.
  • The vase is decorated with a classical scene featuring multiple figures, including a seated woman and a reclining man, surrounded by foliage.

The pages also include some textual information in the margins and headers, including references to an annual meeting of the museum and notices of lectures and events at other museums. The dates and names of the events and speakers are partially visible. The pages appear to be from a publication dated 1968.

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The image shows an open book with two pages featuring historical artifacts and related textual information.

On the left page:

  • There is a photograph of an ornate inkstand.
  • The caption beneath the photograph reads: "18 Inkstand, Paul Lamerie, 1688-1751, English, 1731. Silver, 13" long. Gift, Archibald Alexander Hutchinson, class of 1914."
  • Above this page, there is a newspaper clipping with a headline that reads: "Annual Meeting Of Museum Has Harvard Speaker."

On the right page:

  • There is a photograph of an intricately designed ceramic vase known as the "Copy of the Portland Vase."
  • The caption beneath this photograph reads: "19 Copy of the Portland Vase, Josiah Wedgwood, 1730-1795, English, ca. 1795. Ceramic, 10" high. Bequest, Greenville Lindall Wimbrop, class of 1886."
  • There is also a note above the photograph mentioning an event: "Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum Mr. Helmut Rahmann of the National Gallery, London - Tuesday, April 22, at 4 p.m. Friends of the Fogg will receive individual notices concerning openings and lectures."

The pages are from what appears to be an exhibition catalog or museum publication, highlighting significant pieces from their collection. The newspaper clipping at the top of the left page suggests that the meeting involved a speaker from Harvard, possibly related to the museum's activities.

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The image shows a page from a museum publication detailing an annual meeting and showcasing specific artifacts from the museum's collection.

On the left side of the page, there is an article headline stating, "Annual Meeting Of Museum Has Harvard Speaker." The article mentions that the annual meeting of the Fogg Art Museum featured a talk in the Auditorium by John Coolidge, the director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard.

Below the article, there are two photographs of museum artifacts with descriptions:

  1. Left Image:

    • Item: Inkstand
    • Origin: English
    • Date: 1731
    • Material: Paul Lamerie silver
    • Dimensions: 13 inches long
    • Donor: Gift of Archibald Alexander Hutchinson, class of 1914
  2. Right Image:

    • Item: Copy of the Portland Vase
    • Origin: English, created by Josiah Wedgwood
    • Date: Circa 1790
    • Material: Ceramic
    • Dimensions: 10 inches high
    • Donor: Bequest of Grenville Lindall Winthrop, class of 1886

The right margin of the page contains text about membership and an event notice. It mentions that members of the Fogg Museum will receive individual notices regarding openings and lectures and provides information about an exhibition at the Subeans of the National Gallery in London, scheduled for April 23 at 4 p.m.

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The image shows an open book with two black-and-white photographs of antique objects on the visible pages.

  • The left page features an image of an inkstand, a silver writing accessory with multiple holders and intricate design. The caption reads:
    "18 Inkstand
    Paul Lamerie, 1688-1751. English, 1731.
    Silver. 13” long
    Gift, Archibald Alexander Hutchinson, class of 1914."

  • The right page shows a photograph of a ceramic vase, specifically a copy of the Portland Vase, decorated with a classical scene of reclining and standing figures among tree branches. The caption reads:
    "19 Copy of the Portland Vase
    Josiah Wedgwood, 1730-1795. English, ca. 1795.
    Ceramic. 10” high
    Bequest, Grenville Lindall Winthrop, class of 1886."

The book is laid on a table or surface with other papers and documents partially visible around it.

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The image is of an open book or a catalog showing two pages with black and white photographs of historical artifacts.

On the left page, there's a photograph of an ornate inkstand that appears to be made of silver. The caption underneath the image states "Inkstand" followed by the details: Paul Lamerie, 1688-1751. English, 1731. Silver. 13" long. Then there's an attribution for the gift: Archibald Alexander Hutchinson, class of 1914.

On the right page, there is a photograph of a ceramic vase with a black background and a white foreground featuring classic figurative scenes. The caption states "Copy of the Portland Vase" followed by the details: Josiah Wedgwood, 1730-1795. English, ca. 1795. Ceramic. 10" high. This item is also noted as a gift: Bequest, Greenville Lindall Winthrop, class of 1886.

In the top left corner of the right page, adjacent to the spine of the book, there's a small, partially visible text that mentions an Annual Meeting and a speaker from Harvard.

In the upper right corner, there is a pink placeholder, probably marking a specific page, with some text on it that suggests events or operations of a museum, including individual notices and lectures.

The page to the right of the vase photograph is also visible, showing the edge of the book and the brown pages indicating the book is somewhat aged. The photograph suggests that the book is related to a collection of art or historical artifacts, potentially from a museum or gallery catalog.

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The image depicts an open book or catalog showcasing two distinct historical artifacts, each illustrated in black-and-white photographs. The book appears to be from an art or museum collection, as indicated by the structured layout and descriptive text accompanying the images.

Left Page:

  • Artifact: An inkstand.
  • Description: The inkstand is a silver object with intricate mechanical details, including gears and a spout. It is labeled as "18 Inkstand" and attributed to Paul Lamerie, dated 1688–1775, and created in England around 1731. The text notes that it is silver, measuring 1⅜ inches long, and was a gift from Archibald Alexander Hutchinson in the class of 1914.

Right Page:

  • Artifact: A copy of the Portland Vase.
  • Description: The vase is a ceramic artifact with a black background and white decorative painting. The design features classical motifs, including draped figures and a central scene with a tree. The vase is attributed to Josiah Wedgwood, dated 1730–1795, and created in England around 1795. It is noted as a bequest from Grenville Lindall Winthrop in the class of 1886.

Additional Context:

  • The book includes visible text from surrounding pages, indicating it is part of a larger catalog or publication. The text mentions events such as an "Annual Meeting of Museum Has Harvard Speaker" and references to the National Gallery in London, suggesting the book is related to a museum or academic institution.
  • The overall presentation is formal and archival, likely intended for scholarly or museum reference purposes.

This image captures a moment of historical and artistic documentation, highlighting significant artifacts from the 18th and early 19th centuries.

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The image shows a book open to a page with two black-and-white photographs. On the left side of the page is a photograph of an ornate silver inkstand with a detailed design, possibly from the 18th century. The inkstand has a cylindrical body with a lid and a handle on top. It is intricately decorated with floral patterns and other motifs. On the right side of the page is a photograph of a black-and-white vase with a white design on it. The vase has two handles on either side and a lid on top. The design on the vase appears to depict a scene with people and trees. The background of the page is a beige color.