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This image displays a vintage newspaper clipping, likely mounted or preserved in an album, from the Boston Sunday Globe, dated January 21, 1973 (page B-9). The article, titled “Victoria reigns supreme at the Fogg” and written by Alison Arnold, reports on a Victorian-themed evening held at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge.

The event was a private viewing of an exhibition of pre-Raphaelite and early French symbolist art. Attendees were encouraged to wear period dress, creating an immersive 19th-century atmosphere.

The clipping includes three black-and-white photographs:

1. Left Photo: Shows two elegantly dressed women and two men in formal Victorian attire (top hats, tails, gowns with bustles). Captions identify them as:

   • Left: Edith Bloom (Boston) and Mathilde Bird (Wellesley)
   • Right: Martin Slobokin (Boston) and Mr. & Mrs. Perry Rathbone (Cambridge)

2. Right Photo: A wide shot of the museum’s grand, arched gallery space. People in period dress are mingling below, while others observe from a balcony above. The caption identifies this as “A PHOTOGRAPH OF QUEEN VICTORIA taken for her Diamond Jubilee in 1889” — suggesting that this historic portrait was on display and presided over the evening. (Photograph credit: Globe photos by Laurence T. Welsh)

Key details from the article:

• The event featured punch made from a recipe by Charles Dickens.
• Guests wore crinolines and bustles.
• Victorian heirloom jewelry was taken out of safe deposit boxes for the occasion.
• The exhibition included works by Ford Madox Brown, William Holman Hunt, Sir Edward Burne-Jones, Rossetti, Watts, and Tissot.
• The French collection featured works by Puvis de Chavannes, Moreau, and Redon.
• The exhibition was scheduled to continue through February 25, 1973.

Overall, the clipping captures a glamorous, historically-themed cultural event from 1973, celebrating Victorian aesthetics and art through immersive costume and a curated exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum.

This image appears to be a page from a newspaper, specifically the Boston Globe, dated January 21, 1973, and labeled as section B-9. The layout includes a photograph and a descriptive article. Here are the details:

Photographs:

1. Top Left: Two women are dressed in Victorian-era attire. One is wearing a dark dress with a sheer lace collar and a long coat, while the other is in a lighter-colored dress with a white lace collar.
2. Top Middle: A group of people, including a woman in a light dress with a floral pattern and a man in a dark suit and top hat, are engaged in conversation.
3. Top Right: A photograph of Queen Victoria taken for her Diamond Jubilee in 1889. She is depicted in a formal portrait, holding a handkerchief.

Article:

The headline reads: "Victoria reigns supreme at the Fogg" by Alison Arnold. The article discusses a Victorian evening held at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, where a private view of an exhibition of pre-Raphaelite and early French symbolist art was held. It mentions that period dress was encouraged and that many attendees were in costume. The article also notes the serving of punch and snacks, as well as the presence of potted palms and peacock feathers to enhance the Victorian ambiance. The exhibition included works by renowned artists such as Ford Madox Brown, William Holman Hunt, Sir Edward Burne-Jones, Rosetti, Watts, and Millais. The text mentions that the exhibition will continue through February 25. The article also highlights the presence of Victorian heirloom jewelry and the fact that many items were taken out of safe deposit boxes for the occasion.

This image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Sunday Globe dated January 21, 1973. The headline reads "Victoria reigns supreme at the Fogg," referring to an event held at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge. The article, written by Alison Arnold, describes a Victorian evening held at the museum to accompany an exhibition of pre-Raphaelite and early French symbolist art. It mentions that period dress was encouraged, with many attendees dressed in flowing silks, evening dresses, shiny top hats, crinolines, and bustles. The event included a punch made from a recipe by Charles Dickens and other Victorian-themed refreshments.

There are three photographs accompanying the article:

1. The first photo shows Edith Bloom from Boston and Mathilde Bird from Wellesley.
2. The second photo depicts Martin Slobokin from Boston, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Rathbone from Cambridge.
3. The third photo shows a photograph of Queen Victoria taken for her Diamond Jubilee in 1889, which was on display at the Victorian evening.

The article also mentions that the exhibition includes works by artists such as Ford Madox Brown, William Holman Hunt, Sir Edward Burne-Jones, Rossetti, Watts, and Millais, and it will continue through February 25. The French collection is represented by Puvis de Chavannes, Moreau, and Redon. Victorian heirloom jewelry was also brought out for the occasion. The Globe photos were taken by Laurence T. Welsh.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Sunday Globe, dated January 21, 1973. It features an article titled "Victoria reigns supreme at the Fogg" by Alison Arnold. The clipping is part of a scrapbook, as indicated by the visible edges of other clippings and the presence of a page number "B-9" in the top right corner.

The article is accompanied by three photographs. The top left photograph shows Edith Bloom and Mathilde Bird, both dressed in Victorian attire, standing next to each other. The top right photograph depicts Martin Slobodkin, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Rathbone, and another individual, all dressed in Victorian clothing. The bottom photograph shows a group of people gathered in a gallery, possibly at the Fogg Art Museum, with a focus on a woman in Victorian attire.

The article discusses a Victorian evening held at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, which was organized as a private viewing of an exhibition of pre-Raphaelite and early French symbolist art. The event was sponsored by Period Dress, and participants were encouraged to dress in Victorian costumes. The article mentions that punch made from a recipe of Charles Dickens with claret and cointreau was served, along with other Victorian-themed refreshments.

The exhibition featured works by artists such as Ford Madox Brown, William Holman Hunt, Sir Edward Burne-Jones, Rossetti, and Whistler. It also included French collections represented by artists like Puvis de Chavannes, Moreau, and Redon. The article notes that visitors to the galleries were dressed in flowing silks, satins, and taffetas, with some wearing evening dresses and others in more casual attire. Mrs. Perry Rathbone was described as wearing crinolines and much Victorian jewelry, which was kept out of safe deposit boxes especially for the occasion.

The exhibition was set to continue through February 25. The clipping also includes a photograph of Queen Victoria taken by Gunn and Stuart Co. for her Diamond Jubilee in 1889, provided at the Victorian Evening.

The image appears to be a newspaper clipping or magazine article from the Boston Sunday Globe, dated January 21, 1978. The article is titled "Victoria reigns supreme at the Fogg." The article discusses a Victorian-themed evening event held at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, which featured an exhibition of pre-Raphaelite art and early French symbolism. The article includes several black-and-white photographs of people dressed in Victorian-era costumes, along with a photograph of Queen Victoria taken for her Diamond Jubilee in 1889.

The image is a page from a newspaper or magazine dated January 21, 1973, from the Boston Sunday Globe. The page features an article titled "Victoria reigns supreme at the Fogg", which discusses a Victorian evening held at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University. The article highlights a private view of an exhibition of pre-Raphaelite and early French symbolist art, emphasizing the elaborate costumes worn by attendees, including evening dresses, sashes, and gentlemen in formal attire.

Key Elements of the Image:

1. Photographs:

   • Top Left: A photograph shows three individuals in formal attire. The caption identifies them as Edith Bloom (Boston) and Mathilde Bird (Wellesley) on the left, and Martin Slobokin (Boston) and Mr. and Mrs. Perry Rathbone (Cambridge) on the right.
   • Top Right: Another photograph depicts a group of formally dressed individuals, likely attendees of the event.
   • Bottom Right: A photograph of a grand architectural interior, possibly a gallery or hall, with people gathered, suggesting the setting of the exhibition.
   • Bottom Left: A smaller photograph at the bottom right corner shows a historical image labeled "A PHOTOGRAPH OF QUEEN VICTORIA taken for her Diamond Jubilee in 1898, presiding at the Victorian Evening", attributed to Laurence T. Welch.

2. Article Content:

   • The article mentions that the exhibition features works from the last group exhibition of pre-Raphaelite art in the United States, including pieces by Ford Madox Brown, William Holman Hunt, Sir Edward Burne-Jones, Rossetti, Watts, and others.
   • It highlights the elaborate costumes worn by attendees, such as evening dresses, sashes, and gentlemen in formal wear, with some attendees dressed as Victorian heroines, wearing bustles and crinolines.
   • The article notes that Mrs. Perry Rathbone wore a gown with touches of Victorian belted jewelry, taken out of a safe deposit box especially for the occasion.
   • The exhibition will continue through February 25.

3. Design and Layout:

   • The page is formatted with a mix of text and photographs, typical of a newspaper or magazine article.
   • The headline is prominently displayed in bold, and the article is attributed to Alison Arnold.
   • The page number is indicated as B-9 at the top right corner.

Overall Impression:

The image captures a historical and cultural event, showcasing the revival of Victorian aesthetics and fashion at the Fogg Art Museum. The photographs and accompanying text provide a vivid depiction of the attendees' elaborate costumes and the grandeur of the exhibition, emphasizing the theme of Victorian elegance and artistic celebration. The inclusion of a historical photograph of Queen Victoria adds a layer of historical context, linking the modern event to its Victorian roots.

This image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Sunday Globe, dated January 21, 1973. The headline reads, "Victoria reigns supreme at the Fogg," and the article, written by Alison Arnold, describes a Victorian-themed evening held at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge.

The top portion of the image features three separate photographs:

1. On the left, two individuals are seen in Victorian-style attire. The text underneath identifies them as Edith Bloom of Boston and Mathilde Bird of Wellesley.
2. In the center, two men engage in conversation. The text identifies them as Martin Slobodkin of Boston and Mr. and Mrs. Perry Rathbone of Cambridge.
3. On the right, a group of individuals stands in an elegant setting with arches present, possibly part of the museum.

The article highlights the event's theme, which encouraged attendees to dress in 19th-century-inspired attire and participate in an exhibit featuring works of Pre-Raphaelite painters and other notable artists of the era. Punch and Madeira wine were served, and a photograph of Queen Victoria during her Diamond Jubilee in 1889 is referenced. The exhibit aimed to recreate the elegance and culture of the Victorian period.

The text caption underneath the photographs provides additional context about the event and names individuals in it, along with describing specific artifacts like jewelry chosen for the occasion.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Sunday Globe (January 21, 1973), page B-9, laid out like a small feature.

• The main headline reads: “Victoria reigns supreme at the Fogg.”
• There are three black-and-white photos at the top:
  • Left: a group portrait of people in Victorian-era dress, with some faces obscured.
  • Center: a scene of people in formal attire (a man and a woman in a long gown) conversing with others around them.
  • Right: a view of a building with arches and a balcony, where onlookers are gathered.
• A caption under the left photo mentions people by name (e.g., Edith Bloom, Mathilde Bird, etc.).
• The article is credited to Alison Arnold and discusses the Victorian Evening at the Fogg Art Museum.
• A small photo caption at the bottom right refers to a photograph of Queen Victoria from a Diamond Jubilee in 1889.

The page overall has a vintage look, with yellowed newspaper print and a collage-style layout.

The image shows a page from a newspaper, specifically the "Boston Sunday Globe" dated January 21, 1973. The newspaper contains various black-and-white photographs and an article with the headline "Victoria reigns supreme at the Fogg." The article by Alison Arnold discusses a Victorian-era event at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge. It describes a private viewing of an exhibition of pre-Raphaelite and early French symbolist art, with guests dressed in period costumes. One of the photographs appears to show a woman in a Victorian gown, and there's also an interior shot capturing an audience, presumably at the event or a related exhibition.

Another part of the article mentions that more than 32 years have elapsed since the last significant offering of this kind took place at the museum. There are references to several works and collectors connected with the museum and event, and the article outlines the various pieces included in the exhibition. It is said that the exhibition will continue through February. There's also mention of a photograph of Queen Victoria taken by Gunn and Stuart for her Diamond Jubilee in 1889, presented at the Victorian-Era festivities.

The page has begun to yellow with age, indicating the physical newspaper's deterioration over time.

The image shows a newspaper page from the Boston Sunday Globe, dated January 21, 1973. The page features several black-and-white photographs related to a Victorian evening event held at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge.

• The top left section contains two photographs of people dressed in Victorian-era clothing. The caption identifies some individuals as Edith Bloom from Boston, Mathilde Bird from Wellesley (left), Martin Slobokin from Boston, and Mr. and Mrs. Perry Rathbone from Cambridge.
• The top right section has a photograph showing the interior of an architectural structure with arches, where people can be seen both on the lower and upper levels.
• In the bottom right, there is a photograph of a painting of Queen Victoria, with people gathered around it. The caption states this is a photograph of Queen Victoria taken for her Diamond Jubilee in 1889, provided at the Victorian Evening.

The main headline reads "Victoria reigns supreme at the Fogg," and the accompanying article by Alison Arnold describes the event, emphasizing the exhibition of pre-Raphaelite and early French symbolism art, Victorian costumes, and a photograph of Queen Victoria related to her Diamond Jubilee. The event was noted as the first exhibition of these works in more than 25 years and included dresses, jewelry, and other period details. The exhibition was set to continue through February 25.