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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1955-March 1958

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The image shows an open page from a book or notebook, which contains a printed list of museum exhibitions and events in Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts, from May 1957. The text on the page is organized into sections for different museums and includes details about specific exhibitions, dates, and locations. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

  1. Boston Museum (Boston Museum of Fine Arts):

    • Location: 465 Huntington Ave., Boston 15, Massachusetts.
    • Exhibitions:
      • Through May 28: New England Miniatures.
      • May 15-June 29: "Living with Art" (American Institute of Decorators).
  2. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum:

    • Location: 250 The Fenway, Boston 15, Massachusetts.
    • Description: Collection of paintings, chiefly European, sculpture, tapestries, silver, manuscripts, textiles, furniture, and objects of art from various periods. Housed in a building resembling a Venetian palace.
    • Visiting Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays and holidays. Chamber music on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 2:45 p.m. to 3:40 p.m.
  3. Fogg Art Museum (Harvard University):

    • Location: Quincy St., Cambridge 38, Massachusetts.
    • Exhibitions:
      • To May 8: Graphic Art of Rembrandt.
      • To Sept. 26: Indian Art - Rajput Painting, 17th-19th Century.
      • Contemporary Museum Architecture.
      • Gallery 15: Modern Painting, drawing, and sculpture collected by the Society for Contemporary Art.
      • May 20 to June 22: Master Prints from the French School, 17th-19th Century, on the occasion of a loan bequest.

At the bottom of the page, there is a handwritten note that reads "New Haven & R.I. May 1957." This suggests that the information pertains to a trip or visit planned for May 1957, including stops in New Haven and Rhode Island.

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The image shows a page from an old book or catalog, featuring a clipping or printed information about various museums in Boston, Massachusetts, from May 1957. The clipping provides details about three museums:

  1. Boston Museum of Fine Arts (now known as the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston):

    • Address: 465 Huntington Ave, Boston 15, Mass.
    • Exhibits: "New England Miniatures 1750-1850" through May 28.
    • Special Exhibit: "Living with Art" by the American Institute of Decorators, from May 15 to June 29.
  2. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum:

    • Address: 250 The Fenway, Boston 15, Mass.
    • Description: Houses European paintings, chiefly European, from the XIV to XX centuries, along with sculptures, textiles, furniture, and objects of art from various cultures. It is housed in a building of Venetian palace type.
    • Visiting Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Sunday, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Closed on Mondays, national holidays, and Sundays from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
    • Events: Recitals and Chamber Music on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 2:45 PM to 3:00 PM.
  3. Fogg Art Museum (now part of Harvard Art Museums):

    • Address: Harvard University, Cambridge 38, Mass.
    • Exhibits:
      • "Graphic Art of Remington" to May 8.
      • "Indian Art: Rajput Painting" to September 25.
      • "Contemporary Museum Architecture" from May 18.
      • "Modern Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture" collected by Alfred H. Barr, Jr., from May 16 to September 15.
      • "Master Prints from the Francis Galley Gray Collection" from May 20 to June 22, celebrating the centennial of a great bequest.

At the bottom right of the page, there is a handwritten note: "New Haven, P.R. Menui, May 1957." This suggests that the clipping was possibly collected or noted by someone from New Haven in May 1957.

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The image shows a page from a book or newspaper clipping dated May 1957. The page contains information about exhibitions at three different museums in the Boston area:

  1. Boston Museum of Fine Arts

    • Address: 465 Huntington Ave., Boston 15, Mass.
    • Exhibitions:
      • "New England Miniatures 1750-1850" from May 28 to June 29.
      • "Living with Art" by the American Institute of Decorators from May 15 to June 29.
  2. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

    • Address: 250 The Fenway, Boston 15, Mass.
    • Description: This museum houses a collection of European paintings, chiefly from the 14th to the 20th centuries, along with sculptures, textiles, furniture, and other decorative arts.
    • Visiting hours: Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with extended hours on Sundays from 2:45 PM to 5:00 PM.
  3. Fogg Art Museum (at Harvard University)

    • Address: Cambridge 38, Mass.
    • Exhibitions:
      • Graphic Art of Remington from May 1 to May 8.
      • Indian Art: Rajput Painting from 17th-19th Centuries from May 18 to May 25.
      • Contemporary Museum Exhibition from May 16 to September 15.
      • Modern Painting, drawing, and sculpture collected by the museum from May 16 to September 15.
      • Master Prints from the Francis Galley Gray Collection from May 20 to June 22.

Additionally, the page has a handwritten note at the bottom left corner that reads "New Haven, R.R. May, 1957."

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The image shows an open book with a clipping from a newspaper or informational pamphlet pasted on the left page. The clipping provides details about various art exhibitions and events at several museums in the Boston area. Here is a detailed summary of the content in the clipping:

  1. Boston Museum of Fine Arts

    • Location: 465 Huntington Ave, Boston 15, Mass.
    • Exhibits:
      • Through May 28: New England Miniatures 1750-1850
      • May 15 - June 20: "Living with Art" (American Institute of Decorators)
  2. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

    • Location: 250 The Fenway, Boston 15, Mass.
    • Description: Collection of paintings, chiefly European, XIV to XX centuries, and sculptures, textiles, furniture, and objects of art from many periods and civilizations, housed in a building of Venetian palace type.
    • Visiting Hours: Tues, Thurs, Sat 10-4; first Thurs of each month 10-9; Sun 3-5 (except national holidays)
    • Features: Recitals and Chamber Music Tues, Thurs, Sat at 2:45 p.m., Sun at 3:00 p.m.
  3. Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University

    • Location: Cambridge 38, Mass.
    • Exhibits:
      • To May 8: Graphic Art of Rembrandt
      • To Sept 25: Indian Art: Rajput Painting 17-19 Centuries
      • To May 18: Contemporary Museum of Art, Chicago
      • May 16 - Sept 15: Modern Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture Collected by the Late Mrs. Russell A. Alger, Jr.
      • May 20 to June 22: Master Prints from the Francis G. Gray Collection; Centenary of a Great Bequest

At the bottom of the page, there is a handwritten note that reads: "New Haven, Conn. May, 1957."

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The image is of an informational document or page from a notebook detailing exhibitions and visiting hours at various museums. Here is a detailed summary of the information provided:

Boston Museum

Boston Museum of Fine Arts

  • Address: 465 Huntington Ave., Boston 15.
  • Exhibition: "Living with Art" by New England Miniaturists from 1750-1850.
  • Dates: May 28 through May 28 (Note: This seems to be a repetition or possible error).

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

  • Address: 280 The Fenway, Boston.
  • Description: Houses an extensive collection of paintings, chiefly European from the XIV to XX centuries, along with sculptures, textiles, furniture, and other art objects.
  • Building: Designed to resemble a Venetian palace.
  • Visiting Hours:
    • Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
    • Sunday: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
    • Closed on national holidays.
    • Recitals and Chamber Music events: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:45 p.m., Sundays at 5:00 p.m.

Fogg Art Museum

  • Location: Harvard University, Cambridge 38, Mass.
  • Exhibitions:
    • "Graphic Art of Rembrandt" from May 8 to an unspecified end date.
    • "Indian Art: Rajput Painting" from May 17 to September 18.
    • "19th Century American Architecture" from May 18 to September 18.
    • "Modern Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture" collected by Joseph Pulitzer, Jr., from May 16 to September 15.
    • "Master Prints from the Francis Calley Gray Collection" from May 20 to June 22, located at the centennial of a great bequest.

Additional Note

  • The document appears to be written or collected in New Haven, dated May 1957. The handwriting at the bottom says "New Haven, May '57."

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The image shows a page from what appears to be a scrapbook or a booklet, dated May 1957, with information about art exhibitions at various museums. The page includes the following details:

  1. Boston Museum of Fine Arts (BMFA)

    • Location: 465 Huntington Ave., Boston 15, Mass.
    • Exhibition: "New England Miniatures 1750-1850" from May 15 to June 29.
    • Additional Exhibition: "Living with Art" by the American Institute of Decorators through May 28.
  2. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

    • Location: 250 The Fenway, Boston 15, Mass.
    • Collection: European paintings, chiefly European, XIV to XX centuries, and objects of art from various periods.
    • Visiting hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the museum closed on national holidays.
    • Special events: Recitals and Chamber Music Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 2:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  3. Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University

    • Location: Cambridge 38, Mass.
    • Exhibition: "Graphic Art of Remembrance" through May 8.
    • Exhibition: "Indian Art: Rajput Painting" from May 25 to September 25.
    • Exhibition: "17-19 Centuries" through May 18.
    • Exhibition: "Contemporary Museum Architecture" from May 16 to September 15.
    • Exhibition: "Modern Painting, drawing and sculpture collected by Alfred H. Barr, Jr." from May 16 to June 22.
    • Exhibition: "Master Prints from the Francis Gayley Gray Collection" from May 20 to June 22, marking the centennial of a great bequest.

The bottom right of the page has a handwritten note indicating the location as "New Haven P.R. Mass., May 1957."

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The image shows an old scrapbook or album page with a newspaper clipping glued onto the center. The clipping is titled "BOSTON MUSEUM" and provides information about various museums and their exhibitions in Boston.

The clipping lists three museums:

  1. BOSTON MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, located at 465 Huntington Ave., Boston 15, Mass.

    • Exhibitions mentioned include New England Miniatures 1750-1850 (April 28-May 28) and "Living with Art" by the American Institute of Decorators (May 15-June 29).
  2. ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM, located at 280 The Fenway, Boston 15, Mass.

    • It houses a collection of paintings (primarily European, XIV to XX centuries), sculpture, textiles, furniture, and art objects from various civilizations and periods.
    • The museum is described as being housed in a building of Venetian palace type.
    • Visiting hours are specified: Tuesday to Thursday 10-4; first Thursday of the month 10-9; Sunday 2-5; closed national holidays.
    • The museum also offers recitals and chamber music on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 2:45 pm and Sunday at 3:00 pm.
  3. FOGG ART MUSEUM at Harvard University, Cambridge 38, Mass.

    • Exhibitions include:
      • Graphic Art of Rembrandt (until May 8)
      • Indian Art: Rajput Painting (May 9 to Sept. 25, covering 17-19 centuries)
      • Contemporary Museum Architecture (May 18 onwards)
      • Modern Painting, drawing and sculpture (May 16 - Sept. 15) collected by Louise and Joseph Pulitzer, Jr.
      • Master Prints from the Francis Galley Gray Collection (May 20 to June 22), noted as a centenary of a great bequest.

At the bottom of the clipping, there is a handwritten note: "New Haven R.R. Menu, May, 1957." The page and clipping show some aging and yellowing typical of older paper.

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This image shows a page from a book or a booklet providing information about several museums, primarily focused on the Boston area. The text is as follows:

BOSTON MUSEUM:
BOSTON MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
465 Huntington Ave., Boston 15, Mass.
Through May 28 – New England Miniatures 1650-1850.
May 15-June 12 – “Living with Art” (American Institute of Decorators)

ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM, 280 The Fenway, Boston 15, Mass.
Collection of paintings, early European, XVI to XIX centuries, and of sculpture, textiles, furniture and objects of art from various civilizations and periods, all housed in a building of Venetian palazzo type. Visiting hours: Tues., Thurs., Sat., 10-4; first Thurs. of month to 10 p.m.; closed national holidays. Recitals and chamber music Tues. & Thurs., Sat. 2:45 p.m. Until 3:00 p.m.

FOGG ART MUSEUM,
Harvard University,
Cambridge 38, Mass.
To May 25 – Graphic Art of Rembrandt.
To Sept. 25 – Indian Art: Rajput Painting 1570 – 19 Centuries
To May 18 – 19th Century Museum Athletic Street.
May 16 – Sept. 15 – Modern Painting, drawing and sculpture collected by Louise and Joseph Pulitzer, Jr.
May 20 to June 29 – Master Prints from the Francis Gallet Gray Collection; centenary of a great bequest.

At the bottom right of the page, there is handwriting that says "New Haven RR Mass," followed by "May 1957," indicating this information is noted by someone perhaps related to the New Haven Railroad in Massachusetts in May of 1957. The page appears to be quite old given the coloration and slight wear, and the text showcases past events and exhibitions, suggesting this is a historical document.

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The image shows an open book, likely a catalog or program, with a page detailing various art exhibitions and museum events. The page is titled "BOSTON MUSEUM" and lists several institutions and their exhibitions, including:

  1. Boston Museum of Fine Arts:

    • Located at 165 Huntington Ave., Boston, Mass.
    • Exhibitions:
      • "Living with Art" (American Institute of Decorators) from May 15–28.
      • "New England Miniatures 1750–1850" from May 15–28.
  2. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum:

    • Located at 250 The Fenway, Boston, Mass.
    • Description of the museum's collection, which includes paintings, chiefly European, textiles, furniture, and objects of art from various civilizations and periods.
    • Visiting hours: Tues., Thurs., Sat. 10–4; Sun. 2–5; closed national holidays. Recitals and Chamber Music on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 2:45 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., respectively.
  3. Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University:

    • Located at Cambridge 38, Mass.
    • Exhibitions:
      • "Graphic Art of Rembrandt" from May 8.
      • "Indian Art: Rajput Painting" from May 25.
      • "17–19 Centuries" from May 18.
      • "Contemporary Museum Architecture" from May 16–Sept. 15.
      • "Modern Painting: drawing and sculpture collected by Louise and Joseph Pulitzer, Jr." from May 16–Sept. 15.
      • "Master Prints from the Francis Galley Gray Collection; century of a great bequest" from May 20 to June 22.

The page also includes a handwritten note at the bottom, which reads:
"New Haven R.R. News, May 1957"

The book itself appears to be old, with aged, slightly yellowed pages and visible wear, suggesting it may be a historical document or archive. The content focuses on art exhibitions and museum information from the mid-20th century, specifically May 1957.

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The image shows an open book with a page that has a printed text in black ink. The text is about the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and Fogg Art Museum. The book is open to a page with a red border, and the text is printed on the left side of the page. The book is placed on a white surface, and the light is focused on the book.