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This image shows a yellowed, aged page, likely from a scrapbook or newspaper clipping file, mounted on a board. The page contains three distinct newspaper clippings from 1964, each with a label from the "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." stapled to the top.

Here is a description of each clipping:

1. Top Left Clipping (Waterbury, Conn. - May 12, 1964):

   • Headline: "Portrait Loaned To Fair"
   • Content: This article reports that a 1790 portrait of Mary Floyd Tallmadge and her children, painted by Revolutionary War artist Ralph Earl, was loaned to the New York World’s Fair. The portrait belongs to the Litchfield Historical Society Museum and was displayed in the “Four Centuries of American Masterpieces” gallery. The article notes that the painting, which usually hangs in the Tallmadge family portrait gallery, had been on exhibit locally for years and would be returned after the fair ended. It also mentions that the loan was approved by the museum's trustee, Alexander Liggett, and the conservator, Miss Elizabeth Jones, under whose supervision the portrait was restored in 1957.
   • Handwritten Annotation: There is a handwritten name, "Alex Liggett," circled and underlined, seemingly annotating the text.

2. Top Right Clipping (Medford, Mass. - June 3, 1964):

   • Headline: "Announce Art Awards At Library Thursday"
   • Content: This article announces the award winners for the annual Works of Medford Artists exhibit at the Medford Public Library. The exhibit, sponsored by the Friends of the Library and the Fogg Art Museum, featured 50 paintings and a sculpture. The winners were to be announced at a “coffee hour” on Thursday night. The winning sculpture, “Christ Blessing the Children,” by Charles H. Pizano, was to be inscribed on a silver Paul Revere Bowl, which had been used for similar awards in the past. The article also notes that “copies” of well-known paintings were ruled out of the exhibit that year, and mentions Edgar Driscoll as one of the judges.

3. Bottom Clipping (Beverly, Mass. - June 4, 1964):

   • Headline: "Announce July Dates Of 1964 Farms Art Exhibit"
   • Content: This article announces the 1964 Farms Art Exhibition, scheduled for Sunday, July 26, through August 26, at the Beverly Farms Regional Art Exhibition in the Currier Gallery of Art. The show, curated by Charles P. Buckley, features works by both established and emerging artists, including Milton Avery, Victor Candell, Walter Murch, and Andrew Wyeth. The exhibition aims to showcase a mix of styles and materials (including wood, glass, wool, clay, and dar), and the admission is noted as one dollar. The article also mentions that the show follows a tradition from the 1913 Army Show and the 1963 Salon des Refuses.

Overall Presentation:
The clippings are carefully preserved and labeled with typewritten cards indicating the newspaper (Republican, Mercury, Times), location, circulation number (Circ.), and date. The entire display is held together with staples. The paper's yellowing indicates its age, and the careful organization suggests it was compiled for archival or research purposes, likely focused on art exhibitions and events in New England during 1964. There are some small stains and minor tears on the page.

The image appears to be a scan of a page from a collection of historical newspaper clippings, likely preserved in a scrapbook or collection. The page is yellowed, indicating its age, and shows three separate articles that have been cut out and pasted onto the page. The collection includes the following:

1. Left-hand side:

   • The top article is titled "Portrait Loaned To Fair" and discusses the loan of a portrait to a fair. The portrait is of Mary Floyd Tallmadge of Litchfield and her children, painted in 1790 by Ralph Earl, a Revolutionary War and post-Revolution artist. The article mentions that it is now on exhibit at the New York World's Fair and provides details about the painting, including the artist, the historical context, and the lender's approval process. The article is dated May 12, 1964.

2. Center:

   • The middle article is titled "Announce Art Awards At Library Thursday." This article announces the announcement of prize-winning paintings from the annual Works of Medford Artists exhibit at the Medford Public Library. It mentions the location of the exhibit, the categories of the awards, and the judges. The article is dated June 3, 1964.

3. Right-hand side:

   • The bottom article is titled "Announce July Dates Of 1964 Farms Art Exhibit." This article announces the dates for a farm art exhibit that will be held in July 1964. It provides details about the artists participating, the duration of the exhibit, the location, and the admission fee. The article is dated June 4, 1964.

The articles are neatly pasted onto the page, with some red and blue markings, possibly indicating highlights or areas of interest for the person who compiled this scrapbook. The page has a staple on the right side, and the edges of the paper are frayed, suggesting it has been handled frequently over time. The overall appearance of the page is one of historical significance, documenting various art-related events from 1964.

This image shows a page from a scrapbook or collection of newspaper clippings. The page is beige and contains three separate clippings from different newspapers, each discussing art-related topics from 1964.

1. Top Left Clipping:

   • From the "Republican (m)," Waterbury, Conn., dated May 12, 1964.
   • The headline reads: "Portrait Loaned To Fair."
   • The article discusses a portrait of Mary Floyd Tallmadge and her children, painted in 1790 by Ralph Earl, being loaned to the New York World's Fair. It mentions the precautions taken to ensure the portrait's safety and the involvement of the Litchfield Historical Society Museum.

2. Top Right Clipping:

   • From the "Mercury (e)," Medford, Mass., dated June 3, 1964.
   • The headline reads: "Announce Art Awards At Library Thursday."
   • The article discusses the announcement of prize-winning paintings at the annual Works of Medford Artists exhibit at the Medford Public Library. It mentions the criteria for the awards and the judges involved, including Edgar Driscoll of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

3. Bottom Right Clipping:

   • From the "Times (e)," Beverly, Mass., dated June 4, 1964.
   • The headline reads: "Announce July Dates Of 1964 Farms Art Exhibit."
   • The article discusses the 1964 Farms Art Exhibit, which is scheduled from July 18 to July 26. It mentions the artists and craftsmen who will be participating in the exhibit, as well as the jury and honor guests.

The clippings are neatly arranged on the page, with some handwritten notes and markings. The overall theme of the page is art and cultural events from 1964.

The image depicts a scrapbook page with various newspaper clippings pasted on it. The clippings are from different newspapers, such as the "Republican" and "Times," and are dated between June 3, 1964, and June 12, 1964. The clippings are about different topics, such as art awards, exhibitions, and portraits. The page has a brown border and a wooden frame. The clippings are pasted on a beige background, and some of them have a red border.

The image shows a page from a newspaper with several articles and clippings. The top of the page has a clipping from the "New England News Agency" dated June 1, 1964, discussing a portrait of Mrs. Tallmadge loaned to a fair. Below that, there is a clipping from the "Republican" dated June 2, 1964, about an art exhibit at the library. The middle of the page features a clipping from the "Mercury" dated June 3, 1964, announcing art awards at the library. At the bottom, there is a clipping from the "Times" dated June 4, 1964, announcing the July dates of the 1964 Farms Art Exhibit. The page also includes several small, handwritten notes and stamps on the margins.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the New England Newspaper Agency, Inc., dated June 4, 1964, with a headline announcing two separate events:

Top Section:

• Headline: "Announce Art Awards At Library Thursday"
  • This section details an upcoming art exhibition at the Medford Public Library. It mentions that prize-winning paintings in the Friends of the Medford Public Library's annual art exhibit will be announced at a special "Coffee Hour" event on Thursday, June 11, 1964, from 2 to 4 p.m.
  • The exhibit features 50 paintings and a single work of sculpture, open to the public from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 11.
  • Judges for the awards include Arthur Finney, chairman of the art committee, and Charles H. Finney, a critic and selector of the six categories for the "best of show."
  • The article also mentions that the popular ballot-enlisted visitors will make their selections, and the exhibit includes works by artists such as Edgar Driscoll.

Bottom Section:

• Headline: "Announce July Dates Of 1964 Farms Art Exhibit"
  • This section announces the 1964 Farms Art Exhibit, scheduled to take place from July 18 through August 1, 1964, at Beverly Farms.
  • The exhibit will feature works by artists such as Albert Abate, Albert Meslay, Leon Dupc, Robert O'Hara, Ushka Gorsky, Leon Skolnik, Richard Gainer, George Demetrios, Alfred M. Shuc, Elliot Eshoo, Laya Ohya, Swan, Amelia Peabody, Gabor Pe-Surrey, and Albert Weinherg.
  • The exhibit will be curated by Lawrence Sis-versity Painter, with a jury including HUGH Town.
  • The exhibit will open nightly from 10 p.m. to midnight, with a preview on July 17 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • The article highlights that the exhibit will showcase a variety of media, including paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings, and other art forms, with no admission fee.

Additional Details:

• The clipping includes contact information for the New England Newspaper Agency, Inc., located in Boston, Mass.
• The layout is typical of a newspaper article, with columns of text and clear headings for each announcement.
• The tone is formal and informational, aimed at informing readers about upcoming cultural events.

This clipping provides a snapshot of the cultural activities planned for the summer of 1964 in the Beverly Farms and Medford areas.

This image shows a scrapbook page containing three newspaper clippings related to art events and exhibits, dated 1964. Each clipping appears typed on paper and is glued or affixed to a beige background. The clippings include articles on:

1. A portrait unveiling: Mentioned in Waterbury, Conn., focused on a painting of Mary Todd Lincoln and Ralph Earl, highlighting historical art and events.

2. Art Awards announcement: Discusses an upcoming event at a library in Medford, Massachusetts, where prize-winning paintings will be showcased, including works created in local art sessions.

3. July 1964 Farms Art Exhibit announcement: An article about an upcoming art exhibit in Beverly, Massachusetts, featuring mixed-media works and contributions from various local artists.

There are handwritten edits or markings on the clippings (e.g., red underlines) and some neat stamps providing details like "Mercury" or "Times" alongside circulation numbers.

This is an image of an old scrapbook page with newspaper clippings. There are three clippings presented, all related to art, and they appear to be dated from 1964, as indicated by the visible dates and the typographical style of the time. Two of the clippings are titled "Announce Art Awards At Library Thursday" and "Announce July Dates Of 1964 Farms Art Exhibit," while the title of the third clipping is partially cut off.

The paper of the scrapbook and clippings shows some discoloration, suggesting age. There are no images within the clippings, only text. The layout of the text in columns is reminiscent of how newspapers often present their articles. The clippings are taped to the scrapbook page, and we can see the shadow of the binding on the right side, indicating a hardcover scrapbook or binder where this page is placed. There is also a handwritten note at the top right corner of the image that says "Announce July Dates Of 1964 Farms Art Exhibit," which corresponds to one of the article titles.

This image shows a scrapbook page with four newspaper clippings attached. The clippings are from different newspapers and mention dates from 1964. The newsprint is yellowed with age.

1. The clipping in the top left corner is from the "Republican" newspaper in Waterbury, Conn., dated May 12, 1964. It discusses a portrait on loan to a fair—a portrait of Mary Floyd Tallmadge and her children painted in 1790 by Ralph Earl, a Revolutionary War and post-Revolution artist. The portrait is exhibited at the New York World's Fair and under the care of the Litchfield Historical Society Museum. It also mentions the portrait's restoration under supervision at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, in 1957.

2. The clipping in the top right corner is from the "Mercury" newspaper in Medford, Mass., dated June 3, 1964. It announces art awards at the annual Works of Medford Artists exhibit at the Medford Public Library. The announcement includes details of the exhibit and mentions the awarding of ribbons and a silver Paul Revere bowl, as well as details on the categories and judges.

3. The clipping in the bottom left corner is from the "Times" newspaper in Beverly, Mass., dated June 4, 1964. It announces the July 1964 dates of the Farms Art Exhibit, held from July 18 to July 26. It mentions participating artists and the exhibitions attracting critics and visitors, with additions of new artists to this year's exhibit.

4. The fourth clipping overlaps with the third and contains more details about the Farms Art Exhibit, listing some artists, the curator Charles E. Buckley, and mentioning the show will include works in silver, glass, wood, clay, and thread. It also announces guest judges and the location of the exhibit at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University.

All clippings have stamps at the top indicating New England Newsclip Agency, boxes and telephone numbers, and circulation figures for the newspapers. Some text is underlined or marked with slight red ink. The scrapbook page background is a light brownish color, typical of aged paper.

A vintage scrapbook page with aged tan/brown paper. It has several newspaper clippings pasted onto it in a collage:

• At the top center is a small clipping with the headline “Announce Art Awards At Library Thursday,” containing a short article about prize-winning paintings and a library show (Massachusetts area references are visible).
• In the lower center is a larger clipping with the bold headline “Announce July Dates Of 1964 Farms Art Exhibit,” followed by a longer article about the farm-art exhibition schedule.
• On the left side is a narrow vertical clipping (hard to read in places) that appears to be another news item, with small text and a few stamps or labels around it.
• There are date stamps on the clippings (e.g., JUN 3, 1964 and JUN 4, 1964), and the overall look is that of a mid-20th-century newspaper cutout collage.
• The edges are worn, and the page shows signs of aging and slight tearing, with the pieces arranged in a loose grid on the page.