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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1961-December 1965

ARCH.2003.35, Rendition: 805072

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The image shows an open book or a document with aged pages. The pages are a light brown color, suggesting they have been exposed to light for a long time, and there are visible signs of wear, such as creases and a tear near the bottom right corner.

On the left page, there are two pieces of paper taped to the right side. These appear to be newspaper clippings. The top clipping is labeled "INTERNATIONAL PRESS" and contains text in a language that looks like French or Dutch, mentioning "Graf van Koning Gyges ontdekt in Turkije," which translates to "Grave of King Gyges discovered in Turkey." The text describes an archaeological discovery by an American archaeological mission from Harvard and Cornell universities.

The second clipping below it is also in French or Dutch and mentions "Werken van Loulouise-Lautrec," which refers to the works of the French artist Henri Toulouse-Lautrec. It discusses an exhibition of his works in New York to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his birth.

The pages of the book itself have a decorative spine, indicating it might be a special or important document. There are also some handwritten notes or markings on the pages, particularly on the clippings, suggesting that the document has been annotated or categorized by its owner.

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This image shows an open scrapbook page containing two newspaper clippings, each with a header indicating they are from "GAZET VAN ANTWERPEN," a Belgian newspaper, and dated in November 1964. The clippings are glued onto the page and accompanied by printed labels from "International Press," which provide additional information about the source and date of the clippings.

  1. The left clipping is titled "Graf van koning Gyges ontdekt in Turkije" (Tomb of King Gyges discovered in Turkey). It discusses the discovery of the tomb of King Gyges, a Lydian ruler, by an American archaeological mission from Harvard and Cornell universities. The tomb is described as being 200 meters in diameter and over 35 meters high, located about 15 kilometers from the ancient Lydian capital, Sardes.

  2. The right clipping is titled "Werken van Loulouse-Lautrec" (Works of Toulouse-Lautrec). It mentions an exhibition of works by the French painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, which were discovered by Agnes Mongan from Harvard University while researching at Château du Bosc, where Lautrec spent his youth. The exhibition was planned in New York to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the artist's birth.

The scrapbook page itself is beige or light brown and appears to be part of a bound collection, as indicated by the visible binding on the right side. The overall condition of the page and clippings suggests they are from an earlier time period, consistent with the dates on the clippings.

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This image shows an open page from a vintage scrapbook or press clipping album, likely from the early to mid-20th century.

The page, made of aged, yellowed paper, contains two newspaper clippings from 1939, both attached with adhesive. Each clipping is accompanied by a blue library-style press clipping label.

Left Clipping:

  • Header: “Graf van koning Gyges ontdekt in Turkije” (Tomb of King Gyges discovered in Turkey)
  • Content: Describes how an American archaeological expedition from Harvard and Cornell Universities, led by Professor George Hanfmann, unearthed the tomb of King Gyges of the Lydian dynasty in Turkey. The tomb is described as 200 meters in diameter and over 35 meters high, located in the center of a large royal burial ground 10 km from the ancient capital of Lydia, Sardis.
  • Clipping Label: From “GAZET VAN ANTWERPEN,” dated 10. XI 1939.
  • Handwritten note: The date “10 XI 1939” is handwritten on the label, along with a signature or initials “(Rudolf?)”.

Right Clipping:

  • Header: “Werken van Louloose-Lautrec” (Works of Louloose-Lautrec)
  • Content: Reports that paintings by the French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec will go on display in New York in 1940, on the occasion of the artist’s centenary. The works will be loaned by Agnes Mongan of the Harvard Art Museums and will be shown in the Château du Bois, where Lautrec spent his youth.
  • Clipping Label: Also from “GAZET VAN ANTWERPEN,” dated 15. XI 1939.
  • Handwritten note: Date “15 XI 1939” handwritten on the label.

Additional Details:

  • Both newspaper excerpts are labeled “Coupeures de presse du monde entier” (Press clippings from around the world) and include the category “OUTTING P.806” and a classification letter (A for the left clipping, B for the right).
  • The visible edge of the left page shows part of a printed heading: “Art EXHIBIT SELECTION,” suggesting the album may be organized by topic.
  • The scrapbook has a dark brown, textured hardcover binding on the right.

This album appears to be a carefully curated collection of international news items, possibly assembled by a collector or researcher with interests in archaeology, art history, or global culture. The specific focus on 1939 clippings suggests a personal or thematic interest in events of that year.

Note on Typo: The right clipping’s label misspells “Toulouse-Lautrec” as “Louloose-Lautrec,” which is likely a typo in the clipping or the label.

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The image shows an open book with a few pieces of paper attached to the pages. The book is open to a page with the word "Art" written on it, and there are some papers attached to the pages. The papers have some text written on them. The text on the papers is in a foreign language. The papers are attached to the pages with some tape. The book seems to be old and torn.

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The image shows an open book with two pages displaying some text. The text is written in a foreign language, possibly Dutch. The pages have some clippings attached to them, with some text written on them. The clippings have some text written in black and red fonts. The book has a brown cover with some text written on it. The book is placed on a white surface.

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The image shows an open book with two visible pages, each containing a printed newspaper clipping or excerpt. The pages are part of a larger collection, likely an archive or scrapbook, as indicated by the handwritten notes and stamps on the pages.

Details of the Left Page:

  • Title: "Graf Gyges ontdekt in Turkije" (translated: "King Gyges discovered in Turkey").
  • Source: "Coupure de presse du monde entier" (translated: "Press clipping from the whole world").
  • Publication: "Antwerpen" (Antwerp), dated "10 XI 1938."
  • Content: The article discusses the discovery of King Gyges, a ruler from the Luwian dynasty in Turkey. It mentions that the discovery was made by Professor George Arthur Plimpton of Harvard University. The article describes the tomb as containing a large, solid gold crown and other artifacts, including a gold sarcophagus. The discovery was made near Sardis.

Details of the Right Page:

  • Title: "Werken van Louloose-Lautree" (translated: "Works of Louloose-Lautree").
  • Source: "Coupure de presse du monde entier" (Press clipping from the whole world).
  • Publication: "Antwerpen," dated "11 XI 1938."
  • Content: The article discusses the works of French sculptor Henri Louloose-Lautree. It mentions that he was a student of the renowned sculptor Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux and that his works were exhibited at the 1900 Paris World's Fair. The article also notes that Louloose-Lautree was born in New York and died in Paris.

Additional Observations:

  • Handwritten Notes: There are handwritten annotations on both pages, including dates and markings such as "Foss" and "Chignard." These annotations suggest that the pages were part of a curated collection, possibly by an individual interested in historical or archaeological discoveries.
  • Stamps: Each page has a stamp indicating the date and location of the clipping ("Antwerpen" and the respective dates).
  • Condition: The pages appear aged, with a slightly worn and yellowish tone, typical of old printed materials.

Context:

The book appears to be a scrapbook or archive of press clippings, likely collected by someone with an interest in historical discoveries, archaeology, or art. The inclusion of both archaeological news (King Gyges) and artistic news (Louloose-Lautree) suggests a broad interest in cultural and historical events from the early 20th century. The handwritten notes and stamps indicate active engagement with the material, possibly for research or personal interest.

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This is an image of an open book or scrapbook page with pasted newspaper clippings on the top left and top right sides. The rest of the page appears to be blank. The clippings contain text and seem to be in Dutch. They're likely from a publication called "Gazet van Antwerpen," as seen on the top of each clipping. The dates and reference numbers written on them suggest they may have been collected or cataloged at some point.

The left clipping has a headline that translates to "Tomb of King Gyges discovered in Turkey," while the right clipping appears to mention "Works of Lautrec," possibly referring to art by the famous French painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. There are handwritten notes and stamps on the clippings suggesting they have been archived or processed by a library or another institution. The paper appears aged and the book's binding is visible on the right edge, indicating it's an older volume and possibly a personal or institutional collection of articles of interest.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or album featuring two small newspaper clippings pasted onto a blank page with an orange-brownish tint. Each clipping has a small paper header with printed text and handwritten annotations in blue and black ink. The clippings appear to be in Dutch and are about historical and art-related topics.

The left clipping discusses the "Graf van koning Gyges ontdekt in Turkije" (Tomb of King Gyges discovered in Turkey) and mentions an American archaeological mission from Harvard and Cornell universities excavating in Turkey. It details the tomb dimensions and location near old Lydia, Sardis.

The right clipping is titled "Werken van Loulouse-Lautrec" (Works of Toulouse-Lautrec) and talks about paintings by the French artist Henri Toulouse-Lautrec being exhibited in New York for his 100th birthday. The work was discovered by Agnes Mongan of Harvard University while researching at Chateau du Bosc, where Toulouse-Lautrec spent his youth.

Both clippings show some red marks and stamps indicating dates and places of origin, specifically from Antwerp, along with handwritten dates and numerical notations. The scrapbook page overall has a vintage look and feel.

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The image displays an old scrapbook or document page with two cut-out newspaper clippings pasted onto it. Both clippings are in a foreign language, possibly Dutch, and have typed text. Above both clippings, there are stamps and handwritten annotations, including what seem to be dates and notes. The annotations mention "Antwerp." The paper appears to have aged, with a slight discoloration and visible wear, giving it a vintage appearance. The first clipping references "Graf van koning Gyges ontdekt in Turkije" (Tomb of King Gyges discovered in Turkey), and the second clipping mentions "Werken van Louloose-Lautrec" (Works of Toulouse-Lautrec). The surrounding page is blank, with a faint crease and slight damage on the lower left edge.

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An old scrapbook page with a pale tan/orange sheet. At the top are three small newspaper clippings pasted onto the page. Each clipping is mounted with a light blue slip above it, and there are handwritten notes in purple ink around them (dates and brief labels). The articles appear to be in Dutch and French, with one clipping mentioning the discovery of the tomb of a king (Gyges) and another titled something like “Werken van Toulouse-Lautrec.” The page shows some wear: torn edges, slight creases, and a bit of staining, and the book’s binding is visible on the right. Overall, it looks like a collage of clipped news items pasted into a vintage scrapbook.