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This image displays two newspaper clippings mounted on a light-brown, aged piece of paper, which appears to be part of a scrapbook or archival folder, as suggested by the visible brown leather or faux-leather binding with metal clasps on the right edge.

The clippings are from different publications and dates, both from 1965.

Top Clipping:

• Source: Science News Letter, dated November 13, 1965.
• Headline: “Sardis Excavated Further”
• Section: ARCHAEOLOGY
• Content: This article reports on a significant archaeological discovery: a recently unearthed bone plaque featuring a twisted griffin design. The plaque, found in Sardis, Turkey, is dated to approximately 2,600 years ago and provides evidence that the city was invaded by nomads from South Russia (Scythians) around that time.
• The text elaborates that the “animal style” of the griffin is typical of Scythian art, supporting the theory of their invasion. The article also mentions other findings from the expedition, including a large 4th-century B.C. synagogue and evidence of a catastrophic earthquake in 615 A.D. The excavation was led by Dr. George M. A. Hanfmann of Harvard University and A. Henry Detweiler of Cornell University.
• Accompanying Image: A small, black-and-white photograph of the bone plaque. The griffin is depicted with an eagle’s beak and is twisted within a circle, as described in the caption: “GRIFFIN FROM RUSSIA—This eagle-beaked griffin, found in Sardis, Turkey, is twisted in a circle in a way typical of the ‘animal style’ of the Scythians of South Russia, giving evidence of contacts between Sardis and Scythian nomads about 2,600 years ago. It was dug up by archaeologists of Harvard and Cornell Universities.”

Bottom Clipping:

• Source: Sunday Post, Bridgeport, Conn., dated November 7, 1965. (Circ. 77,285)
• Headline: “Wood Sculpture To Be Awarded At Ball in Wilton”
• Content: This is a social/local news item announcing that a wooden sculpture titled “Primitive Madonna” by artist Gertrude Amdur will be awarded as a prize to a person attending the Four Seasons Ball at the Rolling Hills Country Club in Wilton.
• The article notes that the sculpture was donated by Amdur and will be awarded by Mrs. William Kaufman, general chairman of the event, which is sponsored by the Parents and Friends of Mentally Retarded Children of Bridgeport.
• The article also highlights Amdur’s credentials, stating she is an established artist who has exhibited nationally and received prizes from notable venues like the New Haven Paint & Clay Club and the Barnum Festival.
• Accompanying Image: A black-and-white photograph of the sculpture “Primitive Madonna.” It depicts a stylized, rounded face with prominent, smooth features, mounted on a stand.
• Note: There is a handwritten signature or scribble (“Tom”) above the newspaper’s masthead, likely from the clipping’s original collector or the New England Newspaper Agency, Inc., which is also mentioned.

Overall Context:
The juxtaposition of these two clippings—one on ancient history and archaeology, the other on a local arts and charity event—suggests the owner of this scrapbook had broad interests or was collecting items for personal, academic, or professional reasons. The physical condition of the paper (slightly yellowed and taped at the top) and the scrapbook binding indicate this is a historical document from the mid-1960s.

The image appears to be a scanned page from a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings. The page is divided into two sections, each containing an article and a photograph or drawing.

1. Top Section:

   • Article Title: "Sardis Excavated Further"
   • Content: The article discusses the archaeological excavations at Sardis, a city in Turkey, and the discovery of a bone plaque with a design of a griffin. It mentions that the plaque indicates the city was invaded by Scythians from South Russia about 2,600 years ago. The article is sourced from the "Science News Letter for November 13, 1965," and it provides details about the archaeological findings, including the griffin design, which is described as typical of the "animal style" of the Scythians. The article also mentions that the plaque was found by archaeologists from Harvard and Cornell Universities and includes a photograph of the griffin design.

2. Bottom Section:

   • Article Title: "Wood Sculpture To Be Awarded At Ball In Wilton"
   • Content: This article announces that a wood sculpture titled "Primitive Madonna" by Gertrude Amidar will be awarded as a prize at a ball in Wilton. The article provides details about the sculpture, including its creation by Amidar and its exhibition history. It mentions that the sculpture will be awarded at the Four Seasons Ball on November 13 at Rolling Hills Country Club. The article includes a photograph of the sculpture.

Both articles are placed on a light brown background, which appears to be part of the scrapbook or collection. The overall tone of the page is informative, with a focus on historical and artistic discoveries.

This image shows a scrapbook page with clippings from newspapers or magazines. The page is from a scrapbook with brown pages and a red binding. There are two main clippings visible:

1. The top clipping is from "Science News Letter" dated November 13, 1965. It discusses the archaeological excavation of Sardis in Turkey. The article mentions a recently discovered bone plaque with a design of a griffin, which provides evidence of an invasion by Scythians from South Russia about 2,600 years ago. The article includes a photograph of the griffin plaque and details about the archaeological findings and the history of Sardis.

2. The bottom clipping is from the "Sunday Post" from Bridgeport, Connecticut, dated November 7, 1965. It announces that a wood sculpture titled "Primitive Madonna" by Gertrude Amidar will be awarded as a prize at the Four Seasons ball in Wilton. The article includes a photograph of the wood sculpture.

The clippings are taped onto the scrapbook page, and there are some handwritten notes and markings on the articles. The page appears to be part of a collection of articles related to archaeology and art.

The image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine with several articles and pictures. The page is divided into sections, each containing a different article or image. The articles are written in black text on a white background, and the images are in black and white. The articles cover a range of topics, including archaeology, art, and history. The images show artifacts, sculptures, and other objects of historical significance. The page appears to be from a publication that focuses on cultural and historical topics.

The image is a scanned page from a newspaper or magazine. It features an article titled "Sardis Excavated Further" and includes images and text. The article discusses the archaeological findings in Sardis, Turkey, and mentions a bone plaque with a griffin design, which suggests evidence of contact between Sardis and Scythian nomads from South Russia around 2,600 years ago. The article also includes a small image of a griffin figurine found in Russia, with a caption that provides context for the image. The page also contains other articles and advertisements, such as one about a wood sculpture to be awarded at a ball in Wilton, Connecticut.

The image depicts a page from a newspaper or magazine, specifically from the Science News Letter dated November 13, 1965. The page is titled "Sardis Excavated Further" and discusses archaeological findings at the ancient city of Sardis in Turkey. The article highlights a significant discovery: a recently uncovered bone plaque featuring the design of a griffin, which provides evidence that Sardis was invaded by Scythians from South Russia approximately 2,600 years ago.

Key Elements in the Image:

1. Headline and Subheading:

   • The main headline, "Sardis Excavated Further," is prominently displayed at the top.
   • A subheading explains that the discovery of a bone plaque with a griffin design indicates an invasion by Scythians from South Russia around 2,600 years ago.

2. Main Article Content:

   • The article details the discovery of the bone plaque, which was found during excavations led by Harvard University archaeologists.
   • It describes the griffin design as a twisted eagle-beaked bird with folded wings, a style typical of Scythian art.
   • The article mentions that the plaque was discovered in the ruins of Sardis, a major ancient city in Asia Minor, which was a thriving metropolis during the 13th century B.C.
   • The text provides historical context about Sardis, noting its significance as a center of commerce, culture, and religion, and its eventual destruction by later civilizations such as Christians and Turks.

3. Image of the Bone Plaque:

   • To the right of the article, there is a photograph of the bone plaque. The image shows a detailed, stylized griffin design, consistent with Scythian artistic traditions.
   • The caption beneath the image reads: "GRIFFIN FROM RUSSIA—This eagle-beaked griffin, found in Sardis, Turkey, is twisted in the Scythian style of the Scythians of South Russia, giving evidence of contact about 2,600 years ago. It was dug up by archaeologists of Harvard and Cornell Universities."

4. Additional Sections:

   • Below the main article, there is a smaller section titled "Wood Sculpture To Be Awarded At Ball in Wilton," which discusses an award for a wood sculpture named "Prim Madona" by Gertrude Amidar. This section includes a photograph of the sculpture and details about the award ceremony.

5. Design and Layout:

   • The page has a clean, newspaper-style layout with clear typography and structured sections.
   • The article is well-organized, with headings, subheadings, and a visual element (the bone plaque image) to support the text.
   • The page includes publication details at the top, such as the date (November 13, 1965) and the publication name (Science News Letter).

Summary:

The image showcases a historical and archaeological article from a 1965 issue of Science News Letter, focusing on the discovery of a bone plaque with a griffin design at Sardis, Turkey. The article provides evidence of Scythian influence in the region around 2,600 years ago and includes a photograph of the artifact. The page also features a secondary article about a wood sculpture award, demonstrating a mix of archaeological and cultural news. The layout is typical of a mid-20th-century scientific or news publication.

This image depicts a scrapbook page with multiple articles and clippings glued onto it.

• Top Article: The headline reads, "Sardis Excavated Further," from Science News Letter, dated November 13, 1965. It discusses archaeological findings at Sardis, Turkey, centering on a recently discovered bone plaque with a griffin design. The plaque offers evidence of Scythian involvement in the area around 2,600 years ago. Beside the text is an image of the plaque showing the griffin design, attributed to the Harvard-Cornell Universities Sardis Expedition.

• Bottom Left Clipping: A dated clipping from November 7, 1966 discusses "Wood Sculpture To Be Awarded At Ball In Wilton." It details a wood sculpture, "Primitive Madonna," created by Mrs. Gertrude Adams, which was set to be awarded at the Four Seasons Ball in Wilton.

• Bottom Right Image: A photograph of the wood sculpture, "Primitive Madonna," is displayed next to the prize announcement.

The scrapbook suggests interest in historical artifacts and cultural figures, as shown by the inclusion of articles on a griffin plaque and a noteworthy wood sculpture.

This image shows a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings pasted onto it. Dominating the page is a large article headlined "Sardis Excavated Further," featured in 'Science News Letter' dated November 13, 1965. The article describes the discovery of a bone plaque with a griffin design, from the ancient city of Sardis in Turkey, estimated to be from around 2,000 years ago.

To the right is an inset image with a caption, "GRIFFIN FROM RUIN—This eagle-headed griffin, formed in a style typical of the 'animal style' of early Scythians," relates to the aforementioned griffin design discovery. It appears to be a black and white photograph of the artifact itself.

Below the main article, there is another clipping from a different source as indicated by different formatting and typeface, and it appears to be from the 'Sunday Post' dated November 7, 1965. This clipping is entitled "Wood Sculpture To Be Awarded At Ball in Wilton" and includes a photograph of a wooden sculpture of a person's head and shoulders with a brief description of the event where it will be awarded.

On the far left side of the scrapbook paper, there seems to be another article clip that's partially visible, along with the aged browned edges of the paper and the binder holes indicating that this scrapbook page might have been part of a larger collection or binder. The content of this partially visible article is not discernible due to the cutoff.

This image shows a scrapbook page with three newspaper clippings attached.

1. The largest clipping, titled "Sardis Excavated Further," is from the Science News Letter dated November 13, 1965. It discusses the archaeological discovery of a bone plaque with the design of a griffin in Sardis, Turkey, providing evidence that the city was invaded by Scythians from South Russia about 2,600 years ago. The text mentions efforts by Harvard and Cornell archaeologists and details about the excavation and historical context of Sardis.

2. To the upper right of this clipping is a smaller newspaper clipping showing the bone plaque with a griffin design. The caption notes it's an eagle-beaked griffin found in Sardis that is twisted in a circular way typical of the "animal style" of the Scythians of South Russia, supporting the historical invasion theory.

3. The third clipping, dated November 7, 1965, is titled "Wood Sculpture To Be Awarded At Ball in Wilton." It describes a wood sculpture prize called "Primitive Madonna," created and donated by Gertrude Amidrar, to be awarded at a Four Seasons ball in Wilton. The clipping includes a photo of the wood sculpture and mentions the connection to various art events and collections.

The scrapbooking page has staples and has aged, showing brownish tones on the paper around the clippings. There are metal binder rings visible on the right side of the image.

This is a scrapbook page with several old newspaper clippings mounted on tan paper, bound in a brown binder on the right. The top-left clipping is the main article titled “Sardis Excavated Further,” from a Science News Letter issue (Nov 13, 1965). It describes a bone plaque with a griffin design and evidence that Sardis was invaded by Scythians from South Russia about 2,600 years ago, and it includes a small black-and-white image of the circular plaque. To the right is another clipping with a caption about a “Griffin from Russia” and a photo of a round artifact. Below, there are smaller clippings, including one about “Wood Sculpture To Be Awarded At Ball in Wilton” with a photo of a wooden sculpture, and another short clipping titled “Prize at Ball” with a sculpture image. Overall, it’s a collage of mid-20th-century archaeology and art news.