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This image shows an open scrapbook with aged, yellowed pages. Taped onto the right-hand page is a faded newspaper clipping from the Boston Traveler, dated May 14, 1957.
The headline of the article reads:
“Party Scene Shifts To Mid-Week”
It is written by Maggie Wells Society.
The article discusses how Boston’s social elite, who typically reserve major parties for weekends, are shifting their focus to mid-week events. This change is attributed to a special occasion: a preview of an art exhibition at the Fogg Museum entitled “Modern Painting, Drawing and Sculpture Collected by Louise and Joseph Pulitzer.”
The article describes several events planned around this exhibition:
The clipping is slightly torn at the top and shows signs of aging, with discoloration and some staining. It is taped down on the scrapbook page, which itself has some faint stains or watermarks. The left-hand pages of the scrapbook are visible, showing the thickness of the collection and faint glimpses of other pasted items. The edges of the book’s red binding are visible along the spine.
Overall, the image captures a historical social notice preserved in a personal scrapbook, offering a glimpse into 1950s Boston high society and cultural events.
The image shows a page from a book or a collection of clippings, with a piece of newspaper clipping affixed to the top. The clipping is from "Boston Traveler" dated May 14, 1957. The headline reads "Party Scene Shifts To Mid-Week" and is attributed to "MAGGIE WELLS SOCIETY." The article discusses social events happening in Boston, particularly the anticipation of a vibrant social scene on Wednesday night due to the preview of an art exhibition at the Fogg Museum. It mentions various individuals and couples who are expected to attend, including those from the Fogg Museum and Harvard President Nathan Pusey. The article also notes that many other parties are planned to precede the art exhibition. The book or collection appears aged, with yellowed pages and some wear visible on the edges.
This image shows an open scrapbook or document holder with a clipping from a newspaper titled "Boston Traveler," dated May 14, 1957. The clipping is titled "Party Scene Shifts To Mid-Week," written by Maggie Wells Society. The article discusses how Bostonians, who typically reserve big party nights for weekends, are planning exciting social events on a Wednesday night. The focal event is a preview of an art exhibition at the Fogg Museum, featuring "Modern Painting, Drawing and Sculpture Collected by Louise and Joseph Pulitzer."
The article mentions several socialites and notable figures who will be attending or hosting events, including:
The scrapbook page has some visible wear and tear, with a large brown stain or discoloration on the right side. The edges of the clipping and the pages of the scrapbook appear to be slightly damaged.
The image shows an open book with a page that contains a newspaper clipping. The clipping is from the "Boston Traveler" dated May 14, 1957. The headline reads "Party Scene Shifts To Mid-Week" and is written by Maggie Wells Society. The text discusses the shift in party scenes from weekends to mid-week, mentioning various social events and gatherings. The clipping is pasted on the page, and the surrounding area of the book page is blank.
The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston Traveler dated May 14, 1957. The headline reads "Party Scene Shifts To Mid-Week." The clipping features a short article discussing the shift in the party scene from weekends to mid-week, with notable Bostonians attending events on Wednesdays instead of Saturdays. The article mentions specific parties, including a dinner hosted by Roger Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge, and a cocktail party hosted by Mrs. H. Wade White.
The image shows an open book with a page titled "Party Scene Shifts To Mid-Week" by Maggie Wells Society. The page appears to be from a newspaper or magazine dated May 14, 1957, as indicated by a handwritten note at the top left corner. The content discusses social events and gatherings in Boston, highlighting a shift in party nights from weekends to mid-week. Key points from the text include:
Social Shift: The article notes that Bostonians typically reserve big party nights for weekends, but this week, Wednesday night is expected to be particularly exciting.
Parties and Events:
Guests and Attendees: The article lists several notable individuals expected to attend these events, including:
The page is part of a larger book or scrapbook, as indicated by the visible spine and additional pages on either side. The handwritten note at the top suggests this page may have been preserved or annotated for historical or personal significance. The overall tone and content reflect mid-20th-century social life and cultural events in Boston.
The image shows a weathered, yellowed newspaper clipping from the "Boston Traveler" dated May 14, 1957. The article is titled "Party Scene Shifts To Mid-Week" and is written by Maggie Wells Society. It discusses a social trend among Bostonians where the larger party gatherings that were traditionally reserved for weekends have started to occur on weeknights, particularly Wednesday and Thursday evenings. It specifically notes an art exhibition as an event of interest and goes on to mention other upcoming events and notable guests expected to attend these events. The text is partially cut off, and there are stains or marks on the page that suggest age and wear. The clipping is pasted onto the left side of a larger, blank page in a book or album, which itself is somewhat worn and discolored.
The image shows a scrapbook page with a clipped newspaper article pasted on it. The article is titled "Party Scene Shifts To Mid-Week" and is dated May 14, 1957, as handwritten at the top along with "Boston Traveler," indicating the newspaper source.
The article by Maggie Wells Society discusses a shift in Boston's social party nights from weekends to Wednesday night, highlighting an upcoming event at the Fogg Museum. It mentions socialites planning to attend a preview of an art exhibition titled "Modern Painting, Drawing and Sculpture," collected by Louise and Joseph Pulitzer Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Pulitzer, who are traveling from St. Louis for the occasion.
The article also notes a dinner given by Fogg Director John Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge, with guests including Harvard President Nathan Pusey and Mrs. Pusey, members of the Ernest Angells of New York City, and others. It mentions cocktail parties and previews attended by notable individuals such as H. Wade White, Mrs. J. Green Carter, Dr. and Mrs. James Howard Means, Mrs. Robert Steinert, John McAndrews, and the Perry Rathbones.
The newspaper clipping edges and the scrapbook page show signs of aging with discoloration. The article is cut out somewhat unevenly and pasted neatly on a blank page within a scrapbook comprised of thick cream-colored pages.
An old scrapbook page with a pasted newspaper clipping. The clipping headline reads “Party Scene Shifts To Mid-Week” and is labeled “Boston Traveler May 14, 1957” (by Maggie Wells Society). The clipping is taped onto a cream-colored page in a worn red-bound book, with rough, torn edges and some yellowing around the page. The rest of the page is mostly blank aside from faint stains and shadows from the clipping.
This is an old newspaper clipping from the Boston Traveler, dated May 14, 1957. The article, titled "Party Scene Shifts to Mid-Week," discusses changes in Boston social gatherings, particularly how parties are moving from weekends to mid-week nights. Written by Maggie Wells for the society column, the article details events such as parties preceding an art exhibition held at the Fogg Museum and mentions the attendees, including prominent individuals like the Pulitzers, and the planned activities.
The clipping is affixed to a page in what appears to be a scrapbook or archival book. The physical paper shows signs of aging, with discoloration and some translucency spots typical of aged newsprint.