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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1955-March 1958

ARCH.2003.33, Rendition: 803376

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The image is a page from a photo album featuring two black-and-white photographs. Each photograph is accompanied by handwritten captions.

  1. Top Photograph:

    • Content: The photograph shows four people standing together indoors. They appear to be dressed formally, suggesting a professional or official setting.
    • Caption: "Mr. Paul 2, Sachs & Miss Harriet Parker"
  2. Bottom Photograph:

    • Content: The photograph shows three people standing together indoors, possibly in a hallway or a similar space. They are also dressed formally.
    • Caption: "Mr. H. Wade White, Togi Archivist; Miss Lottie Lohn; Mrs. Grafton Wilson, volunteer in Drawing Department"

The page itself has a green border on the left side, and there are tabs or markers visible on the left edge of the page, indicating sections or divisions within the album. The photographs are mounted on a light-colored background, and the handwritten captions are placed directly below each photograph.

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The image shows two vintage photographs placed inside a binder or album, each accompanied by handwritten captions.

  1. Top Photograph:

    • The image depicts a group of people gathered in what appears to be a formal or semi-formal setting.
    • Two individuals, Mr. Paul Sachs and Miss Harriet Parker, are prominently labeled at the bottom of the photograph.
    • They are standing among other people, and Sachs appears to be holding a cane.
  2. Bottom Photograph:

    • This photo captures a different scene with fewer people, also in what seems to be a semi-formal environment.
    • The handwritten caption identifies Mr. Wade Lythgoe, who is labeled as the "Toggs Archivist," Miss Lottie Lehman, and Mrs. Grafton Wilson, who is noted as a volunteer in the Drawing Department.

Both photographs are black-and-white and give a historical feel, likely from mid-20th century events. The binder or album has a green spine and yellow and orange labels on the left side, indicating it might be used for archival or organizational purposes.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or album with two black-and-white photographs affixed to the right-hand page. The page has a beige background with a green border, and there are two yellow and one orange adhesive tabs on the left edge, possibly for indexing or marking the page.

The top photograph depicts a group of people, with a man and a woman standing in the foreground. The man is holding a cane and appears to be engaged in conversation with the woman. Other individuals are visible in the background. Below this photo, there is a handwritten caption that reads: "Mr. Paul J. Sachs & Miss Harriet Parker."

The bottom photograph shows three people standing together in what appears to be an indoor setting. Two women and one man are engaged in conversation, with one of the women holding a document or piece of paper. Below this photo, another handwritten caption reads: "Mr. H. Wade White, 1966 Archivist, Miss Lottie Lehman, Mrs. Grafton Wilson, volunteer in Drawing Department."

The photographs and captions suggest this scrapbook page is part of a historical or archival record, possibly documenting individuals associated with a particular institution or event.

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The image shows a page from what appears to be a scrapbook or archival document containing two black-and-white photographs along with handwritten captions beneath them.

Top Photograph:

  • This photograph features a group of five people, four men and one woman, standing indoors in a room that appears to have framed pictures on the wall.
  • The caption beneath this photograph reads: "Mr. Paul J. Sachs & Miss HarrietParcel" (the last name appears to be partially obscured or unclear).

Bottom Photograph:

  • This photograph shows four people, three women and one man, engaged in a conversation indoors.
  • The caption beneath this photograph reads: "Mrs. Mr. Wade White, Toge Archivist; Miss Lottie LeN; Mrs. Grafton Wilson, volunteer in Drawing Department."

The page is part of a binder or album, evidenced by the visible edge of a green binder on the left side, along with what looks like colored sticky notes or tabs. The photographs are affixed with adhesive corners, and the handwritten notes provide context for the individuals in the pictures.

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The image shows two black-and-white photographs pasted into an album, each with handwritten captions.

  1. Top Photograph:

    • The caption reads: "Mr. Paul 2° Sachs & Miss Harriet Parker."
    • The photograph depicts a group of five people, including Mr. Paul Sachs and Miss Harriet Parker. They appear to be at a formal or semi-formal gathering. Mr. Sachs and Miss Parker are in the center of the group, engaged in conversation. The setting seems to be indoors, possibly an art gallery or museum, suggested by the background and the framed pictures on the wall.
  2. Bottom Photograph:

    • The caption reads: "Lt. Col. Mr. H. Wade Lytle, Togg Archivist; Miss Lottie Lehn; Mrs. Graffton Wilson, volunteer in Drawing Department."
    • This photograph shows three individuals, identified in the caption. They are standing in what appears to be a hallway or an indoor space with a door in the background. Lt. Col. H. Wade Lytle is shaking hands with Miss Lottie Lehn, and Mrs. Graffton Wilson is standing nearby, holding a handbag.

Both photos are attached to the pages of an album with a ribbon marker on the left side, indicating the pages are part of a collection or archive. The album has a green spine and the pages are light-colored.

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The image shows an open book or album with two black-and-white photographs affixed to its pages. The photos are labeled with handwritten captions.

  1. The first photo, located towards the top right, is labeled "Mr. Paul Z. Sachs & Miss Harriet Parker." This photograph depicts a group of people in what appears to be a formal or professional setting, possibly an office or gallery. The individuals are standing and engaged in conversation. Mr. Paul Z. Sachs and Miss Harriet Parker are prominently featured in the center of the group.

  2. The second photo, located below the first, is labeled "left to right: Mr. H. Wade Lytle, Togg Archivist, Miss Lottie Lehn, Mrs. Graffton Wilson, volunteer in Drawing Department." This photo shows a smaller group of four people, three of whom are standing and one appears to be handing something to another person. The individuals are dressed in formal attire, suggesting a professional environment.

The album itself has a green cover, and the pages are held together by a white and yellow binder. The photos are clipped into place with small paper tabs. The handwritten notes provide identification for the individuals in each photograph.

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The image shows an open album containing two black-and-white photographs mounted on a single page.

  1. The top photograph features four individuals in an indoor setting, possibly a gallery or museum, as there are framed artworks on the wall behind them. Two people are engaged in conversation in the foreground: a man in a suit holding a cane and a book, and a woman in a dark dress holding a book. Two other men are seen in the background looking at the artworks. Below this photo, there is a handwritten caption: "Mr. Paul F. Sachs & Miss Harriet Parker."

  2. The bottom photograph shows three people standing and conversing in a hallway or gallery space. Two women and one man appear to be involved in a discussion, with the man holding a cigarette. The caption beneath this photograph reads: "Left to right: Mr. H. Wade White, Fogg Archivist, Miss Lottie Lehn, Mrs. Grafton Wilson, volunteer in Drawing Department."

The faces of the individuals have been blurred. The overall appearance suggests the photos were taken at a formal or professional event related to an art institution.

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The provided image shows two black-and-white photographs mounted on a beige album page. Each photograph captures a group of individuals in what appears to be an indoor setting, likely a gallery or office space, given the framed pictures on the wall in the background of the upper photo.

The upper photograph shows three individuals engaged in conversation. Two of them appear to face each other while the third faces forward.

The lower photograph depicts three individuals as well, with two facing the camera and the third facing them, seemingly in the middle of a discussion or interaction.

Below each photograph is a handwritten caption providing context about the individuals or the scene, which seems to contextualize the images in a professional or institutional setting. The album page itself has tabs on the left side, indicating additional pages or sections, and colored labels that could correspond to an organizational system.

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The image depicts the interior pages of a scrapbook or album, featuring two black-and-white photographs placed side by side on a light beige page. The album has a green spine and visible tabs, suggesting it is organized for easy navigation.

Top Photograph:

  • Setting: The photo appears to be taken indoors, likely in an art gallery or museum setting. The background includes framed artworks on the wall, indicating a cultural or artistic environment.
  • Subjects: Three individuals are visible:
    • A man in a suit and tie is standing in the center, holding a cane in one hand and gesturing with the other.
    • To his right, a woman in a dark, elegant dress is engaged in conversation with him. She is wearing a hat and appears to be holding a small object or clutch.
    • Another man in a suit stands slightly behind and to the left, observing the interaction.
  • Caption: Below the photograph, handwritten text reads:
    "Mr. Paul J. Sachs & Miss Harriet Parker." This identifies the individuals in the photo.

Bottom Photograph:

  • Setting: Similar to the top photo, this image is also taken indoors, likely in the same gallery or museum setting. The background includes more framed artworks, reinforcing the cultural context.
  • Subjects: Three individuals are visible:
    • A man in a suit is engaged in conversation with a woman in a dark dress. He appears to be holding a drink or small object.
    • Another woman, wearing glasses and a light-colored outfit, stands nearby, also holding a drink and observing the interaction.
  • Caption: Handwritten text below the photograph reads:
    "To: Mr. H. Wade White, Togo Archivist; Miss Lottie Lehn; Mrs. Grafton Wilson, volunteer in Drawing Department." This identifies the individuals and provides context about their roles or affiliations.

Overall Context:

  • The album appears to document social gatherings or events, possibly related to art or cultural institutions. The presence of framed artworks, formal attire, and handwritten captions suggests these are formal or semi-formal occasions.
  • The individuals mentioned in the captions, such as Paul J. Sachs, Harriet Parker, H. Wade White, Lottie Lehn, and Grafton Wilson, seem to be notable figures, potentially associated with the art world or museum staff.
  • The scrapbook serves as a historical record, capturing moments of interaction among individuals connected to the arts or cultural institutions. The handwritten captions add a personal touch, indicating the significance of these interactions to the compiler of the album.

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The image features an open photo album with two black-and-white photographs. The first photo, positioned at the top, shows a group of people standing in a room, possibly attending an event. The photo is captioned "Mrs. Paul Z. Sachs and Mrs. Harriet Parker." The second photo below it depicts a man and a woman standing in front of a door, with a woman holding a glass. This photo is captioned "Mr. H. Wade White, Togg Archivist, Miss Lottie Lehn, Mrs. Grafton Wilson, volunteer in Drawing Department." The album is bound in green and has a white border around the pages.