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This image shows a page from a scrapbook, likely belonging to an arts administrator, curator, or publicist, meticulously preserving news clippings and press materials from March 1960.
The page is mounted on a dark, possibly black, album background and features six newspaper clippings arranged in two rows of three. All clippings are from March 1960 and concern art and cultural events, primarily in the New England and New York areas.
Top Row (Left to Right):
“Rembrandt Exhibition” — From CRIMSON, March 27, 1960.
Reports on a major exhibition of 75 Rembrandt drawings coming to the Fogg Art Museum in New York City, beginning April 27. Jointly sponsored by Fogg and the Pierpont Morgan Museum, the show features drawings from major public and private collections, some valued as high as $20,000. The goal is to display works recently acquired by American and Canadian collectors.
“New Tapestry Hangs In Eliot Dining Room” — From CRIMSON, March 27, 1960.
Describes an early 16th-century Flemish tapestry on loan from the Fogg Art Museum now hanging in Eliot House dining room at Harvard. It replaced “Diana in the Chase,” an early American oil. Also mentions new displays of “Manhood and Olympian Paradise” landscapes.
“Greek Sculpture Topic At County AAUW Parley” — From Recorder-Gazette, Greenfield, Mass., March 13, 1960.
Covers a discussion on Greek relief sculpture by Dr. Christine Mitchell of Harvard, assisting AAUW (American Association of University Women) in Greenfield. Dr. Mitchell is noted for her scholarship on Greek archaic art. The local AAUW contributes to scholarships.
Bottom Row (Left to Right):
“Coleti To Be Fed at Boston Dinner” — From Standard-Times, New Bedford, Mass., March 21, 1960.
Announces an honor dinner for sculptor Joseph A. Coleti at the Sheraton-Plaza Hotel in Boston, hosted by Robert Bertelli. Highlights Coleti’s background (studied in Florence, Harvard graduate) and his works in public buildings including the Fogg Museum and St. John’s Divine.
“Medieval Art’ Seminar Nears” — From Times-Picayune, New Orleans, La., February 28, 1960 (clipping has pencil annotation “FEB 28 1960”).
Announces a seminar at Newcomb Art School on topics like “Rome in the North in Medieval Art,” “Romanesque Ornament,” and “Transformation of the Human Figure.” Speakers include Dr. Robert R. Hubbard, Dr. David Wright, and Dr. Buhdoffensteg.
“Authority On Wedgwood Will Give Program” — From Evening Eagle-Tribune, Lawrence, Mass., March 8, 1960.
Features Mrs. Charles P. Gorely, Jr., a noted authority on Wedgwood china and collector of Queen’s Ware, who founded the Wedgwood Club of Boston in 1933. She’s scheduled to speak to the Shawshen Village Woman’s Club on “Eighteenth Century Ceramic Pieces.” The article also lists members of the program committee.
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Handwritten Annotations: Several clippings have handwritten notes in pencil or pen:
Agency Stamps: Multiple clippings bear pre-printed stamps from “New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.,” indicating they were professionally clipped and distributed, likely to individuals or organizations with press interests.
Overall Impression:
This scrapbook page represents a curated archive of mid-20th century art press coverage, likely assembled by a professional in the arts — possibly Anne Moffett, whose name appears handwritten on two clippings. The focus on educational institutions (Harvard, Fogg Art Museum, Newcomb Art School), museum exhibitions, and cultural lectures suggests this person was involved in academic or museum outreach, public relations, or scholarly arts promotion. The page reflects a vibrant moment in American art culture during early 1960, capturing both high art (Rembrandt, Greek sculpture) and decorative arts (Wedgwood) within a network of regional cultural institutions.
The image depicts a page from a scrapbook or a collection of cut-out newspaper articles and clippings, likely related to art exhibitions, events, and discussions. The articles are pasted onto a dark-colored page, possibly black or dark gray, and are from various newspapers such as the "Crimson," "Standard-Times," "Evening Eagle-Tribune," "American Press Clipping Service Inc.," and "Recorder-Gazette."
Some of the headlines and snippets of text that can be seen include:
The articles are dated from different months and years, such as March 1960, suggesting that these clippings were collected over a period of time, possibly for personal interest or research purposes. The bottom right corner of the page also has some text with a handwritten note or date, possibly added by the collector.
This image shows a scrapbook page with various newspaper clippings and articles pasted onto it. The clippings appear to be from different newspapers and cover a range of topics related to art and cultural events. Here are some of the main elements visible on the page:
Rembrandt Exhibition: This clipping discusses an exhibition of 75 Rembrandt drawings from major public and private collections in the United States and Canada. The exhibition was scheduled to begin on April 27 and was sponsored by the Fogg Art Museum and the Pierpont Morgan Museum of New York City. It mentions that some drawings had never been shown publicly and were valued at up to $20,000.
New Tapestry Hangs In Eliot Dining Room: This article talks about a new early sixteenth-century Flemish tapestry on loan from the Fogg Art Museum that replaced an early American oil painting by Washington Allston. The tapestry features Olympian gods and is described as a peaceful landscape. The article also mentions the Eliot House dining room and its current exhibit of American art from 1800 to 1865.
Greek Sculpture Topic At County AAUW Parley: This clipping is about a discussion of Greek relief sculpture that took place at a meeting of the Franklin County AAUW. The speaker was Dr. Christine Mitchell of Vassar University, who is working on a book titled "Archaizing Art in Greece."
Coletti to Be Feted At Boston Dinner: This article mentions a testimonial dinner for sculptor Joseph A. Coletti, who was the first American artist to have his work exhibited at the Italian Government's Pitti Palace in Florence, Italy. The dinner was scheduled to take place at the Sheraton-Plaza Hotel in Boston.
Medieval Art Seminar Nears: This clipping provides information about a seminar on "Rome in the North in Medieval Art" that was scheduled to be held at the Newcomb Art Building Auditorium of Newcomb College. The speakers for the seminar were Dr. David Wright and Dr. Tillman Buddensieg.
Authority On Wedgwood Will Give Program: This article announces that Mrs. Charles P. Gorely, Jr., secretary of the Wedgwood Club of Boston, would be the guest speaker at a meeting of the American Home and Antique Study department of the Shawsheen Village Woman's club. The topic of her talk was "Eighteenth Century Ceramic Pieces."
The clippings are from various newspapers and are dated from February to March 1960. Some of the newspapers mentioned include "The Standard-Times," "The Evening Eagle-Tribune," and "The Recorder-Gazette." The clippings are neatly arranged on the page, and some have handwritten notes or dates on them. The overall theme of the clippings seems to be focused on art exhibitions, cultural events, and discussions related to art and history.
The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings arranged on a black background. The clippings appear to be from various newspapers, as indicated by the different fonts and styles. The clippings are attached to the background with a white adhesive strip.
The clippings cover a range of topics, including art exhibitions, lectures, and events. Some of the clippings feature images, such as photographs of artworks or event posters. The clippings are dated, with dates ranging from the 1960s to the 1980s.
The arrangement of the clippings suggests that they were carefully curated and organized, possibly for a specific purpose or project. The use of a black background and white adhesive strips creates a visually striking contrast, drawing attention to the content of the clippings.
Overall, the image conveys a sense of nostalgia and historical significance, as it captures a glimpse of past events and cultural happenings. The clippings serve as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and the importance of preserving and documenting our collective history.
The image shows a scrapbook or collection of newspaper clippings and articles. The clippings are arranged on a black background and are pinned or glued in place. The clippings cover a variety of topics, including art exhibitions, sculptures, and seminars. Some of the clippings are from local newspapers, while others are from larger publications. The clippings are from different years, with some dating back to the 1960s. The scrapbook appears to be a personal collection of articles and clippings related to art and culture.
The image shows the interior pages of a scrapbook or archive containing a collection of newspaper clippings, each marked with handwritten notes and annotations. The clippings are neatly arranged and appear to be organized chronologically or thematically. Here is a detailed description:
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The image depicts a curated collection of newspaper clippings, likely assembled for historical, research, or personal archival purposes. The handwritten notes and organized layout suggest a methodical approach to documenting and categorizing the information contained in the clippings. The variety of topics—art exhibitions, local news, cultural events, and organizational meetings—indicates a broad interest in current events and cultural activities from the early 1960s.
The image appears to be a photograph of a scrapbook page or a collection of newspaper clippings pasted onto a black page. These clippings are likely from various issues and cover different subjects, predominantly related to arts and culture, including exhibitions, lectures, and events.
Starting from the left column, the topmost clipping is titled "Rembrandt Exhibition" and seems to describe an exhibition featuring prints by Rembrandt at a public museum. Below that, a second clipping refers to an event honoring an individual named Coleiti, entitled "Coleiti to Be Feted At Boston Dinner," dated March 21, 1960.
In the middle column, a clipping at the top is about "New Tapestry Hangs In Eliot Dining Room," discussing a new tapestry hanging at an address on Nassau Street from February 28 to March 3, 1960. Directly below it, a service offered by 'Dawn Mayer' with a telephone number is advertised. Below that, another clipping titled "Authority On Wedgwood Will Give Program" by Mrs. Charles F. Glore, Jr. is visible.
On the far right, the top clipping titled "Greek Sculpture Topic At County AAUW Parley" seems to be about a speech on Greek sculpture scheduled at a county event with Dr. Mitchell as a guest speaker, dated March 1, 1960. The clipping beneath it details a lecture event discussing medieval art and Arthurian legend.
It is important to note that while these clippings give an indication of events and interests related to arts and culture during the time they were published, the specific details such as dates, individuals, and organizations should be verified from other sources for accuracy if used for research or reference.
This image shows a scrapbook or album page with multiple newspaper clippings affixed to a black page. The clippings contain articles on various cultural and artistic events from 1960, including exhibitions, events, and seminars. The text mentions topics such as the Rembrandt Exhibition, a new tapestry installment, Greek sculpture discussions, and a medieval art seminar. Handwritten annotations and stamps with dates (e.g., March 21, 1960, February 28, 1960) can be seen alongside the clippings. One clipping references an upcoming program about Wedgwood pottery. The page appears neatly organized and preserved as a historical record.
The image shows a black scrapbook page with seven newspaper clippings attached to it. Each clipping is about events, exhibitions, or lectures related to art and culture, dated mostly from the year 1960.
Here is a summary of the clippings from top left to bottom right:
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All clippings are from various newspapers, with some stamps and handwritten notes, primarily from Massachusetts and Boston area publications. Each clipping relates to art exhibitions, seminars, or cultural discussions from the late 1950s to 1960.
A scrapbook page with several small, yellowed newspaper clippings pasted onto a black page. The clippings are arranged in a loose grid and cover topics about art exhibitions and cultural events (e.g., Rembrandt exhibition, tapestry hangs, lectures). The page shows a binder edge on the right side and corner mounts, giving it the look of a vintage album or archive page. The dates visible on some clippings suggest they’re from around 1960.