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ARCH.2003.34, Rendition: 807021
This image displays a vintage newspaper clipping mounted on a dark brown, hardcover folder or scrapbook page.
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Source Material: The clipping is from “The Pilot”, a weekly Catholic newspaper published in Boston, Mass. The masthead indicates it is Circ. 87,000. A library-style stamp shows it was received on MAY 9 1959, and the newspaper agency is listed as New England Newspaper Agency, Inc.
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In essence, this is a historical artifact preserving a 1959 newspaper article promoting Boston’s art museums, with a focus on the Museum of Fine Arts’ tapestry collection — serving both as a cultural document and a curated memento.
The image appears to be a page from a newspaper or a magazine, specifically from "The Pilot," a weekly Catholic newspaper in Boston, Massachusetts, dated May 9, 1959. The page contains an article with a title that reads, "Museums Around Hub Comprise Mecca for Art Treasure Hunters," written by Lottie H. Lenn. The article discusses various museums in Boston and their collections, highlighting the art treasures they offer to visitors.
On top of the article, there is a photograph of a tapestry detail depicting the figure of Christ at the "Raising of Lazarus." The tapestry is described as a section of a 16th-century Brussels tapestry, gifted by the Hearst Foundation to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts as part of the "Redemption of Man" series. The tapestry is associated with the Dukes of Berwick and Alba.
To the left of the main page, there is a partially visible photograph of a snowy outdoor scene, which seems to be a separate image not directly related to the article. The overall layout suggests that the page is from a scrapbook or a collection of articles, as there are other pieces of paper and images attached to the sides of the page.
This image depicts an open scrapbook with several newspaper clippings pasted onto the pages. The main clipping is from "The Pilot," a weekly Catholic newspaper from Boston, Massachusetts, dated May 9, 1959. The article, titled "Museums Around Hub Comprise Mecca for Art Treasure Hunters," is written by Lottie H. Lenn and discusses the art treasures found in museums in Boston and the surrounding area.
At the top of the clipping, there is a photograph of a tapestry detail, specifically a section of a 16th-century tapestry made in Brussels depicting the figure of Christ at the "Raising of Lazarus." The tapestry is part of the "Redemption of Man" series and is a gift of the Hearst Foundation to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
The article mentions various museums and their collections, including the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Fogg Art Museum, the Busch-Reisinger Museum, and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. It highlights the tapestry gallery, the medieval collection, and the Fenway Court.
There are also other smaller clippings and a piece of paper with a handwritten note near the top left corner of the page. The scrapbook appears to be old and worn, suggesting it has been used for collecting and preserving these clippings over time.
The image depicts a newspaper clipping from The Pilot, a weekly publication, dated May 9, 1959. The clipping is placed on a dark surface, possibly a table or a folder, and is partially covered by a black cover, which might be part of a scrapbook or a folder. The clipping is titled "Museums Around Hub Comprise Mecca for Art Treasure Hunters" and features an article about art museums in New England.
The article is written by Lottie H. Lenn and is about the "Guide to the Art Museums of New England" by S. Lane Faison, Jr. The article highlights the art treasures found in museums across New England, including the Museum of Fine Arts, the Boston Museum of Science, and the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article also mentions the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which houses a large collection of German art, and the Germanic Museum, which features a garden and a concert hall.
The clipping also includes a section of a 16th-century tapestry, which is part of the "Redemption of Barlaam" series at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. The tapestry depicts a scene from the life of Christ and is described as a "fine collection of enamel and ivory objects of utmost beauty and interesting content."
Overall, the image showcases a historical newspaper clipping that provides insight into the art museums and treasures of New England in the mid-20th century.
A black book is open to a page with a newspaper clipping. The clipping has a headline that reads "Museums Around Hub Comprehend Mecca for Art Treasure Hunters." Below the headline is a picture of a tapestry, with a description that reads "Tapestry Detail: Shown above is a section of the 16th century tapestry made in Brussels, depicting the figure of Christ at the 'Raising of Lazarus.' A gift of the Hearst Foundation, the tapestry is part of the 'Redemption of Man' series at the Boston Fine Arts Museum."
The image shows a page from a publication titled "The Pilot," dated May 9, 1959, and published by the New England News Agency, Inc. The page features an article titled "Museums Around Hub Comprise Mecca for Art Treasure" by Lottie H. Lenn.
The image captures a historical snapshot of museum culture in Boston during the late 1950s. It highlights the importance of art institutions in the region and provides insight into the types of collections and exhibits that were on display at the time. The inclusion of the tapestry illustration adds a visual element that underscores the article's theme of art and cultural treasure.
This image shows a newspaper clipping pasted onto a black album page. The clipping, dated May 9, 1959, is from The Pilot newspaper, based in Boston, Massachusetts. The caption identifies this publication as "Boston's Weekly Catholic Newspaper." The article headline reads "Museums Around Hub Comprise Mecca for Art Treasure Hunters," authored by Lottie H. Leinn.
The piece discusses the rich art collections within Boston-area museums. Above the text is an image labeled "Tapestry Detail," showcasing a section of a 16th-century tapestry, described to depict Christ's "Healing of Lazarus." The text mentions the tapestry being part of the collection in the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and its previous ownership by the Dukes of Bérwick and Alba.
The layout includes neatly organized columns of text along with the clipped header information from the original newspaper. The clipping appears to be historically preserved. Some sections of the tapestry image are blurred or faded, likely to protect identities or sensitive details.
This image shows a newspaper clipping placed in what appears to be a scrapbook or journal. The date at the top of the newspaper clipping is May 9, 1959. The headline reads "Museums Around Hub Comprise Mecca for Art Treasure Hunters" and is written by Lottie E. Lannin. Below the headline, there's text that serves as an article, discussing the topic hinted at by the headline. The article is flanked on the left side by a detail of a tapestry, which is described in a caption underneath it. There appear to be some illustrations or images accompanying the article, but specific details of these can't be described. The clipping is mounted on a dark page with visible glue residues and tape, which is typical for scrapbooking or compiling clippings of interest. A portion on the left side of the scrapbook or journal page is covered by a lighter color, perhaps a protective sheet or another layer of material.
The image depicts an old newspaper clipping mounted on a black album page. The clipping contains an article titled "Museums Around Hub Comprise Mecca for Art Treasure Hunters" by Lottie H. Lenn. The article discusses the cultural treasures found in museums around Boston and nearby areas, highlighting the artistic and historical significance of various collections.
Above the article, there is a small photo showing a section of a 16th-century tapestry made in Brussels. The tapestry depicts the figure of Christ at the "Raising of Lazarus." This tapestry is part of "The Redemption of Man" series at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and formerly belonged to the Dukes of Berwick and Alba.
In the upper left corner, there is a small clipping with publication details: "The Pilot, BOSTON, MASS., Weekly Catholic Circulation 87,000," with a handwritten date "MAY 9 1959" and the word "Foggy."
The overall presentation suggests that this is a scrapbook or archive page preserving a significant historical newspaper article related to fine arts and museums in the Boston area.