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ARCH.2003.33, Rendition: 803197
This image shows an open book with aged, cream-colored pages, revealing a pasted-in clipping from a museum program or guide. The book’s red cloth binding and slightly frayed pages suggest it is an older volume, possibly a scrapbook or personal collection.
At the center of the right-hand page is a rectangular, typewritten notice titled “BOSTON MUSEUM,” which provides information about three major Boston-area art institutions in 1957:
Boston Museum of Fine Arts (465 Huntington Ave, Boston 15, Mass.)
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (250 The Fenway, Boston 15, Mass.)
Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University (Cambridge 38, Mass.)
Beneath the clipping, in blue ink handwriting, is the notation:
“New Haven R.R. News, May, 1957” — indicating the clipping was likely sourced from a newsletter of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad, used for travel or cultural information, and preserved in this book as a memento.
Overall, the image captures a historically rich, personalized artifact documenting Boston’s cultural offerings during spring 1957 — a snapshot of art exhibitions, visitor hours, and curated collections from a mid-century perspective.
The image shows an open book with a page that has text printed on it, indicating it is from a catalog or a directory. The page contains information about art exhibitions at several museums in Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts, dated May 1957. The text is organized into sections for each museum, listing the exhibition details, including dates, titles, and themes of the displays. There is also a note at the bottom of the page that reads, "New Haven R.R. Menu, May, 1957," suggesting that this page might have been part of a larger document or catalog, possibly from a train or a similar setting, during that month. The text is printed in black ink on a light-colored background, and the book has a red spine and a brownish-yellow page color, indicating it might be an older publication. There are some stains on the page, which could be age-related discoloration or marks from previous handling.
This image shows an open book or notebook with a beige, aged cover and a red binding. The pages appear to be blank except for a rectangular piece of paper glued or taped to the right page. This paper contains printed text about various museums in Boston, specifically the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and the Fogg Art Museum. The text provides details such as the addresses, current exhibitions, and visiting hours for each museum. There is also a handwritten note at the bottom of the paper that reads "New Haven R.R. Menu, May, 1957." The pages of the book have some discoloration and stains, suggesting that it is an older item.
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.
An open book is displayed on a white background. The book is titled "Boston Museum" and "Fogg Art Museum." It is a catalog of art exhibitions and events. The catalog includes information about the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and the Fogg Art Museum. The catalog also includes information about the exhibitions and events that were happening in May 1957. The catalog has a red border and a handwritten note on the bottom right corner.
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:
Boston Museum of Fine Arts:
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum:
Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University:
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.
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.
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:
BOSTON MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, located at 465 Huntington Ave., Boston 15, Mass.
ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM, located at 280 The Fenway, Boston 15, Mass.
FOGG ART MUSEUM at Harvard University, Cambridge 38, Mass.
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.
This is a photograph of an old scrapbook page. A small newspaper clipping is pasted near the center of a pale, aged page, framed by a rectangular brownish patch where it was mounted. The clipping is a short notice titled “BOSTON MUSEUM” and lists several Boston-area art institutions (the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the Fogg Art Museum, etc.) with brief descriptions of their exhibitions and dates. There is a handwritten caption beneath the clipping that appears to read something like “New Haven RR … May 1957.” The book itself has a red-covered binding visible along the right edge, and the page shows signs of wear and aging.
This image features a page from what appears to be a scrapbook or book containing a clipped newspaper or printed text adhered to its surface. The clipping provides information about art museums and exhibitions in Massachusetts, including the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. Specific dates and events are listed, detailing art displays, collections, and exhibitions for May, likely in 1957 based on the handwritten note at the bottom of the page. The note reads, "New Haven RR News, May, 1957." The page has visible aging, such as discoloration and faint marks where the clipping is glued. The surrounding page is otherwise blank.