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This image shows a vintage newspaper clipping or magazine article, mounted or pasted into what appears to be a scrapbook or album. The article, titled “Magi And Gifts Theme For Christmas Exhibit,” announces an exhibition at the Corning Glass Center.

Key Details from the Article:

• Exhibition Title: “The Magi and Their Gifts”
• Location: Corning Glass Center (now Corning Museum of Glass)
• Organizer: The Corning Museum of Glass
• Theme: Artworks and objects related to the Adoration of the Magi from the 14th through 16th centuries.
• Dates: The exhibit opened around December 1951 (implied by context) and was open until 7 PM daily, except Sundays. It also coincided with a performance of “The Lady’s Not For Burning” by The Canadian Players.

Featured Objects & Artifacts:

1. Main Image:

   • A large, ornate late 16th-century silver gilt goblet from Germany.
   • Described as “a rare, complete example of German late 16th Century craftsmanship” — engraved with rock crystal and enamel.
   • Lent anonymously to the exhibit.

2. Other Highlights:

   • A late 15th-century French tapestry of the Adoration, dated around 1520, loaned from The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
   • A large manuscript illumination from a North Italian choir book.
   • An engraving of the Adoration by Martin Schongauer.
   • A detailed drawing by Hans Schäufelein (a German artist c. 1500).
   • A late 15th-century Spanish copper reliquary, possibly in the form of a casket for holding relics.

Additional Notes:

• The exhibit was made possible through loans from major institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Pierpont Morgan Library, and the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
• An illustrated booklet with a catalog of the exhibit and a summary of the legend of the Magi was available to the public.
• The article mentions that the exhibit would be open until Sunday, January 7 — suggesting the article was published in late December 1951 or early January 1952.

Physical Presentation:

• The article is printed on yellowed newsprint, indicating its age.
• It is affixed to a beige backing page inside a book or album.
• A small white card at the bottom right contains a handwritten note: “with personal greetings —” followed by the printed name “PAUL NORMAN PERROT” and the museum’s address: The Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, New York.
• To the left, the edge of another page is visible, with partially legible text mentioning “Scheduled Crafts” and “Staff.”

Overall Impression:

This is a historical artifact — a preserved news article documenting a curated Christmas-themed art exhibit at the Corning Glass Center in the early 1950s. It reflects mid-century museum practices of thematic seasonal exhibitions, borrowing of masterpieces, and public education through art. The handwritten note adds a personal, archival touch, suggesting this page was saved as a memento by someone connected to the museum or the exhibition — perhaps Paul Norman Perrot himself.

The image captures a moment in cultural history, blending religious art history, museum collecting, and seasonal celebration.

The image appears to be a scanned page from a newspaper or magazine, featuring an article and an accompanying illustration. The article seems to be about an exhibition titled "The Magi and Their Gifts," held at the Corning Glass Center, which is likely associated with the Corning Museum of Glass. The exhibition is described as having a theme related to the Magi and their gifts, referencing works from the 14th through the 16th centuries.

The accompanying illustration shows a large, ornate goblet, likely from the late 16th century, as indicated by the text below the image. The goblet is described as a silver-gilt piece, emphasizing its historical and artistic significance. The illustration is a black-and-white drawing, and the goblet is shown with intricate details, including a figure perched on top.

At the bottom of the page, there is a thank-you note from Paul Norman Perrot, the director of the Corning Museum of Glass, expressing appreciation for the loan of the goblet to the exhibition.

The page itself shows some signs of age, with slight yellowing and some creases, indicating it might be an old clipping.

This image shows a newspaper clipping mounted on a brown paper page. The clipping is from an exhibition announcement titled "Magi And Gifts Theme For Christmas Exhibit" from the Corning Glass Center. The article discusses an exhibition featuring five works of art and many articles dating from the 14th through the 16th centuries, focusing on the theme of the Adoration of the Magi. The exhibition includes metal, enameled, and rock crystal objects from the 14th through the 16th centuries.

The clipping includes a photograph of a silver gilt goblet from the late 16th century, which is part of the exhibition. The text mentions that the goblet has been lent by an anonymous lender.

At the bottom right of the image, there is a handwritten note that says, "With renewed gratitude," followed by a business card for Paul Norman Perrot, the director of the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, New York. There is also a small piece of paper with additional text that appears to be a continuation of the article.

An open book with a page that has text and an image of a goblet. The image of the goblet is on the right side of the page, and the text is on the left side. The text has the title "Magi And Gifts Theme For Christmas Exhibit." The image of the goblet is labeled "LATE 16TH CENTURY." The book also has a piece of paper with text and a signature at the bottom.

An open book with black text is on a white surface. The book is titled "Magi and Gifts Theme for Christmas Exhibit." The book has a page with an image of a silver gilt goblet with a drawing of a person on top of it. The goblet is placed on a stand. The text on the page reads, "LATE 16TH CENTURY-This silver gilt goblet, the German of the late 16th Century, has been lent to the Corning Glass Center's Christmas exhibition by an anonymous lender."

The image depicts a page from a catalog or exhibition guide titled "At Glass Center: Magi And Gifts Theme For Christmas Exhibit." The page features a detailed description of an exhibit centered around the theme of the Three Wise Men (Magi) and their gifts, with a focus on art and artifacts from the 16th century.

Key Elements of the Image:

Text Content:

1. Title and Introduction:

   • The heading, "Magi And Gifts Theme For Christmas Exhibit," indicates the theme of the exhibit.
   • The text describes the exhibit as showcasing works of art and many pieces dating from the 16th century, displayed during the Christmas season at the Coming Glass Center in New York.

2. Exhibit Details:

   • The exhibit is open to the public during Christmas Eve and will be open to members on the evening of December 23rd.
   • It is organized by the Coming Glass Center and includes a variety of objects, including tapestries, paintings, and religious artifacts.
   • The theme revolves around the Magi and the gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, with a focus on the 16th century.

3. Featured Artifacts:

   • The page highlights several notable pieces, including:
     • A silver gilt goblet from the late 16th century, lent by an anonymous donor. The goblet is described as German and is part of the exhibit.
     • A painting depicting the arrival of the Three Wise Men, dated around 1529 and attributed to an anonymous Flemish artist. It is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
     • An Adoration of the Magi painting by Martin Schongauer, a prominent 15th-century German artist, now in the collection of The New York Public Library.
     • A drawing by Hans Baldung Grien, a German artist of the 16th century, also part of the exhibit.

4. Exhibit Layout:

   • The exhibit includes a variety of objects, such as tapestries, paintings, and religious artifacts, arranged to illustrate the story of the Magi and their gifts.

Visual Element:

• Illustration of the Silver Gilt Goblet:
  • On the right side of the page, there is a detailed illustration of a silver gilt goblet from the late 16th century. The goblet is ornate, with intricate designs and a tall, elegant stem. It is described as being lent to the exhibit by an anonymous donor.

Footer Information:

• The page includes a footer with the name "Paul Norman Pechat" and a note indicating that the exhibit will be available to the public until Sunday. There is also a small stamp or logo at the bottom right corner, likely representing the Coming Glass Center.

Overall Context:

The page serves as a catalog entry for a Christmas-themed art exhibition focused on the story of the Three Wise Men and their gifts. It provides detailed descriptions of the featured artifacts, their historical significance, and their origins, along with an illustration of a key piece—the silver gilt goblet. The layout is typical of exhibition catalogs, combining descriptive text with visual representations to inform readers about the exhibit's content and highlights.

This image shows an open book or magazine displaying a newspaper article or an excerpt. The article is titled "At Glass Center" with the heading "Magi And Gifts Theme For Christmas Exhibit". There's an image of a late 16th-century silver gilt goblet with a detailed caption underneath it specifying that the object is from the late 16th century, is made of silver gilt, and was lent to the Corning Glass Center's Christmas exhibition by an anonymous lender.

The newspaper clipping appears to be of some age, indicated by the discoloration, and it seems to be pasted onto the pages of the book or magazine. The right side of the paper where the article is concludes with the phrase "will be open until Sunday," and just below the end of the article, there's a handwritten note that reads "with returned gratitude" followed by a signature that appears to be "Paul. Norman Perrot." The bottom right corner of the page also includes a mark or stamp of some kind. In the background, the left portion of the book or magazine shows a partial list of items or sections, possibly related to crafts or staff schedules, but the text is too small and partially cut off to read fully.

This image depicts a page from a scrapbook or document collection. On the right-hand side, there's an article titled "Magi And Gifts Theme For Christmas Exhibit" with text describing an exhibit at the Glass Center. The text discusses the Christmas-themed exhibition, which features works of art and objects themed around the gifts of the Magi.

Below the article title, there is an image of an intricately designed late 16th-century silver gilt goblet, which is German in origin. The caption identifies it as an item on exhibit, lent by an anonymous lender.

The background paper shows signs of age, with a beige tone common in older newspapers or clippings. To the bottom right, there is a business card from Paul Norman Perrot, identified as the director of The Corning Museum of Glass, with a handwritten note on it reading, "With renewed gratitude."

• The image is a scanned newspaper clipping mounted on a tan scrapbook page.
• Headline reads: “Magi And Gifts Theme For Christmas Exhibit” with a smaller line “At Glass Center.”
• A large black-and-white photo of a silver gilt goblet dominates the clipping. The goblet is tall and ornate, with a flared base, a slender stem with a knop, a bulbous bowl with decorative ridges, and a lid topped by a small figure.
• The caption beneath identifies the piece as late 16th-century German silver gilt goblet, lent to the Corning Glass Center’s Christmas exhibition by an anonymous lender.
• The article text runs in multiple columns to the left of the image, describing the exhibition and related pieces.
• There is a small card or label at the bottom right, likely a credit or dedication, which appears to read something about Paul Norman Perrot (press or display credit).

The image shows a scrapbook page with a newspaper clipping pasted on it. The newspaper article is titled "At Glass Center: Magi And Gifts Theme For Christmas Exhibit." The article talks about an exhibit at the Corning Glass Center featuring works of art and articles dating from the 14th through the 16th centuries, focusing on the theme of the Magi and their gifts.

There is a photograph of a silver gilt goblet from the late 16th century, described as German and lent anonymously to the exhibition. The article mentions the inclusion of various items like a tapestry from the late 15th century and other artworks related to the Adoration of the Magi.

Next to the article, there is a card with the name "Paul Norman Perrot" and his title as Director of The Corning Museum of Glass, Corning Glass Center, Corning, New York. Above the card, a handwritten note reads, "With renewed gratitude."