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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1955-March 1958

ARCH.2003.33, Rendition: 803364

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The image shows two black-and-white photographs mounted on a page of a photo album. Each photograph is labeled with the names of the people depicted.

Top Photograph:

  • The caption reads: "L to R: Pres. Purcey, Mrs. Ernest Cogall, John Coolidge."
  • The photograph features three individuals:
    • A man in a suit and bow tie (Pres. Purcey).
    • A woman in a floral dress (Mrs. Ernest Cogall).
    • A man in a suit and bow tie with his leg propped up on a chair (John Coolidge).
  • The setting appears to be an indoor event, possibly a social gathering or party.

Bottom Photograph:

  • The caption reads: "L to R: Myr. Julian Coolidge, J.C.'s sister, Mrs. Charles Boulon, Dr. Rosenberg."
  • The photograph features four individuals:
    • A woman in a patterned dress (Myr. Julian Coolidge).
    • A woman in a plaid dress (J.C.'s sister).
    • A woman in a floral dress (Mrs. Charles Boulon).
    • A man in a suit and tie (Dr. Rosenberg).
  • The setting also appears to be an indoor event, possibly a social gathering or party, with some decorations visible in the background.

The photographs capture moments from what seems to be a formal or semi-formal social event, with the individuals dressed in elegant attire.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or album containing two black-and-white photographs. Both pictures capture groups of people, likely at a formal event or gathering, and have handwritten captions identifying the individuals.

In the top photograph, three people are standing together. The caption reads: "Pres. Pusey, Mrs. Ernest Angell, John Coolidge." The individuals appear to be dressed in formal attire, with the two men in suits and the woman in an elegant dress. The background includes artwork, possibly indicating an indoor, possibly an art gallery or a formal reception setting.

The bottom photograph features four people. The caption reads: "Mrs. Julian Coolidge, J.C.'s sister, Mrs. Charles Bouton, Dr. Rosenberger." The individuals also appear to be dressed formally. Three of them are wearing dresses, and one is in a suit. The setting seems to be a room, possibly the same event as the first photograph, given the similar background elements.

The photographs are carefully pasted into the album, which has a beige or light-colored background, and the pages are held by a green border. There are some sticky notes or labels on the left side of the album pages, possibly for reference or marking.

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The image shows two black-and-white photographs, likely from the mid-20th century, placed inside an album.

  1. Top Photograph:

    • The picture depicts four individuals standing closely together.
    • From left to right, the individuals appear to be:
      • A man in a suit and bowtie, possibly the president of an organization or event (labeled as "Pres. Pusey").
      • A woman in an elegant dress, with short hair, who seems to be Mrs. Ernest Angell (labeled accordingly).
      • A man in a suit and bowtie who is identified as John Coolidge.
    • The background features a room with a painting or artwork on the wall.
  2. Bottom Photograph:

    • This picture also shows a group of four individuals.
    • From left to right, the individuals seem to be:
      • A woman in a patterned dress, identified as Mrs. Julian Coolidge, John Coolidge's sister.
      • A woman in a sleeveless dress, labeled as Mrs. Charles Bouton.
      • Another woman in a dress with a floral pattern, possibly the same person as the second woman from the left in the top photograph, but not explicitly labeled.
      • A man in a suit and glasses, labeled as Dr. Rosenberg.
    • The background is similar to the top photo, indicating they might be from the same event or venue.

Both photographs have handwritten captions underneath them detailing the identities of the individuals in the pictures. The setting appears to be a formal or semi-formal gathering.

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The image shows two black-and-white photographs that are placed inside an album or scrapbook. Each photograph is accompanied by handwritten captions.

  1. Top Photo:

    • The caption reads: "l-r: Pres. Pusey, Mrs. Ernest Angell, John Coolidge."
    • The photo depicts three individuals standing indoors. The person on the left is dressed in formal attire, wearing a dark suit and a bow tie. The individual in the center is a woman in a dress with a floral pattern, standing with a hand on the shoulder of the person on the right, who is also in formal wear, a dark suit, and a bow tie.
  2. Bottom Photo:

    • The caption reads: "l-r: Mrs. Julien Coolidge, J.C.'s sister, Mrs. Charles Boston, Dr. Rosenberg."
    • This photo shows four people standing together. The woman on the left is wearing a dark dress with a floral pattern. Next to her is another woman in a patterned dress with a slightly lighter color. The third individual, a man, is dressed in a suit and glasses. The fourth person, partially out of view, is also wearing formal attire.

Both photos appear to be taken at a formal event, possibly a social gathering or ceremony, given the attire of the individuals. The handwritten captions help identify the people in the photos.

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The image shows two black-and-white photographs pasted into what appears to be a scrapbook or photo album.

  1. Top Photograph:

    • People: Three individuals are present. From left to right, they are identified as:
      • Pres. Pusey
      • Mrs. Ernest Angell
      • John Coolidge
    • Setting: The scene seems to be indoors, possibly at a formal event. The individuals are dressed in formal attire, with the men in suits and the woman in an elegant dress.
    • Activity: They are posing for the photo, with the man on the left and the man on the right each holding the woman's arm, and the woman holding what looks like a piece of paper or a small booklet.
  2. Bottom Photograph:

    • People: Five individuals are present. From left to right, they are identified as:
      • Mrs. Julien Coolidge (John Coolidge’s sister)
      • Mrs. Charles Boston
      • Another woman (not identified by name in the caption)
      • Dr. Rosenberg
    • Setting: This photo also appears to be taken indoors, likely at the same event or a similar formal occasion. The individuals are dressed formally, with women in dresses and men in suits.
    • Activity: The group is posing together, with arms around each other, suggesting a friendly and social atmosphere.

Both photos have handwritten captions beneath them identifying the people in the images. The scrapbook has a bookmark and a few sticky notes or markers visible on the left side. The book itself has a green binding.

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The image shows an old photo collage mounted on a wooden backing, featuring two black-and-white photographs from what appears to be a formal event, likely from the early to mid-20th century.

Top Photo:

  • The top photograph shows three individuals standing indoors.
  • On the left is a man in formal attire (tuxedo), next to a woman wearing an elegant dress with a floral pattern and holding a piece of paper or a document.
  • Another man, also in a tuxedo, stands to the right of the woman.
  • The setting appears to be a room with ornate decor, including a large painting or mural on the wall in the background.
  • Below this photograph, the caption identifies the individuals as: Pres. Pusey, Mrs. Ernest Angell, John Coolidge.

Bottom Photo:

  • The bottom photograph features four individuals, also dressed in formal attire.
  • The group includes two women in the center, both wearing patterned dresses, and two men on either side, one of whom is wearing glasses.
  • The setting seems to be a similarly formal environment.
  • The caption below this photograph identifies the individuals as: Mrs. Julien Coolidge, T.C.'s sister, Mrs. Charles Bautin, Dr. Rosenborg.

The wooden backing of the collage has a green border and appears to have mounting slots on the left side, possibly for hanging. The photos are likely from an event involving notable figures, given the formal attire and the captions identifying them.

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The image is a photograph of a photo album page with two black-and-white photos mounted on it. Both photographs are from a formal event or gathering, as indicated by the attire of the individuals in the images.

In the upper photo, three individuals are standing closely together in what appears to be an indoor setting with artworks on the wall behind them. They are all dressed in formal wear, with the individuals on the left and right wearing suits and the individual in the middle wearing an elaborate gown with a patterned skirt.

The lower photo shows four individuals walking in a procession, as suggested by their alignment and the movement suggested by the positioning of their feet. All are dressed in formal attire, consisting of dresses for the individuals on the left and a suit for the individual on the right.

The photos appear to be from a past era, which is evident from the style of clothing and the black-and-white medium. Handwritten captions under the photos provide context or identify the individuals, although the faces have been obscured for privacy in this setting. The album itself shows signs of age, with some discoloration on the pages and the edges of the photographs.

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The image shows an open album with two black-and-white photographs attached to a page.

The upper photograph depicts three individuals (two men and one woman) standing together in what seems to be an art gallery or museum, as there is a large painting behind them featuring nude figures. The men are dressed in tuxedos, and the woman is wearing a long, patterned dress. Below this photo, a handwritten caption reads: "l. to r.: Pres. Pursey, Mrs. Ernest Curgell, John Coolidge."

The lower photograph contains four individuals (three women and one man) standing together in a formal setting. The women are dressed in patterned dresses and carrying handbags, and the man is wearing a suit. Below this photo, another handwritten caption reads: "l. to r.: Mrs. Juliette Coolidge, F.C.'s sister, Mrs. Charles Boston, Dr. Rosenberg."

Both photos seem to capture formal or semi-formal gatherings involving the Coolidge family and associates.

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An open book with two pages, one of which is a photo of a man and a woman standing in front of a painting on the wall. The other page is a photo of a group of people, including a woman holding a paper. The book has a yellow and orange sticker on the side. The photo of the man and woman is labeled "1st tor: Pres. Pursey, Mrs. Ernest Ingalls, John Coolidge." The photo of the group is labeled "1st tor: Mrs. Julian Coolidge, T.C.'s sister, Mrs. Charles Bouton, Dr. Rosenburg."

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The image depicts the open pages of a scrapbook or album containing two black-and-white photographs. The album has a light-colored, possibly beige or cream, cover with green spine edges visible on the left side.

Top Photograph:

  • Setting: The photo appears to be taken indoors, likely at a formal event or gathering. The background features ornate decorations, including statues or busts on a table, suggesting an art gallery, museum, or similar venue.
  • Subjects: Three individuals are present:
    • On the left, a man in a tuxedo, wearing a bow tie and holding a drink in his right hand.
    • In the center, a woman in an elegant, patterned dress with a floral or abstract design, holding a small object, possibly a card or program, in her left hand. She is wearing glasses and has her hair styled in a vintage manner.
    • On the right, another man in formal attire, also wearing a tuxedo and a bow tie, standing slightly behind the woman.
  • Caption: Below the photograph, handwritten text reads: "l.to.r: Pres. Pusey, Mrs. Ernest Cansall, John Coolidge." This identifies the individuals from left to right.

Bottom Photograph:

  • Setting: The scene is also indoors, likely at a social or formal event. The background is less detailed but suggests a gathering with other attendees partially visible.
  • Subjects: Four individuals are present:
    • On the far left, a woman in a dark, patterned dress with a floral or geometric design, smiling and holding a small object, possibly a flower or accessory.
    • Next to her, another woman in a light-colored, sleeveless dress with a subtle pattern, also smiling.
    • To the right, a third woman in a light, floral-patterned dress, holding a small bag in her right hand.
    • On the far right, a man in a suit and tie, standing slightly behind the women.
  • Caption: Below this photograph, handwritten text reads: "l.to.r: Mrs. Julian Coolidge, J.C.'s sister, Mrs. Charles Baxter, Dr. Rosenborg." This identifies the individuals from left to right.

Overall Context:

The album appears to document social or formal events, likely from the mid-20th century, judging by the fashion and photographic style. The handwritten captions provide names and relationships, suggesting these are personal memories or records of significant gatherings. The setting and attire indicate a formal or semi-formal occasion, possibly related to academic, artistic, or professional circles.