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This image displays an open page from what appears to be a scrapbook or album, showing a single newspaper clipping mounted on a light brown, aged paper page.

Description of the Clipping:

• Source and Date: The clipping is from The New York Times, dated Sunday, February 11, 1973. This appears in the top right corner of the clipping.
• Section Title: The article is categorized under “Numismatics”.
• Headline: “Special Shows: A Trend”.
• Author: By Herbert C. Bardes.

Visual Content of the Article:

• Image: At the top center of the article, two grayscale images of ancient coins are shown side-by-side:
  • The coin on the left depicts a profile of a bearded man (identified in the text as Dionysos).
  • The coin on the right depicts a profile of a younger man, possibly beardless, with a headband or diadem (identified as Artemis-Artemisia).

Text Summary:

The article announces an exhibition of 172 ancient coins donated by the late Frederick M. Watkins to the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The museum also holds other Greek, Roman, and Etruscan artifacts, including vases, terracottas, and sculptures, as part of the Watkins bequest.

Highlights of the coin collection include:

• A Naxian tetradrachm of 461 B.C. by the Asteas Master (depicting Dionysos — shown on the left in the image).
• A Syracuse tetradrachm of 470 B.C. (depicting Artemis-Artemisia — shown on the right).

The exhibition was curated with a synopsis by P. Ross Holloway, Professor of Classics at Brown University, who described the coins as “outstanding examples of recognized masterpieces.”

• Exhibition Duration: The exhibition was open until March 14, 1973, and was free, seven days a week.

Physical Context:

• The clipping is affixed to a larger, aged page, likely a page from a scrapbook.
• The page and the clipping show signs of aging — yellowed paper and slight wear — which is consistent with its 1973 origin.
• The right-hand page of the book is blank and slightly visible on the far right.

Overall Impression:

This image captures a historical artifact — a preserved newspaper article documenting an art exhibition of numismatic treasures at Harvard’s Fogg Museum in 1973. The clipping highlights the cultural and scholarly significance of ancient coins and their role in museum exhibitions. It reflects an era when such specialized articles appeared in major metropolitan newspapers like The New York Times.

The image shows a page from a newspaper, specifically from "The New York Times," dated February 11, 1973. The section is titled "Numismatics" and features an article about "Special Shows: A Trend," written by Herbert C. Bardes. The article discusses a special exhibition of ancient coins at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University. The exhibition, curated by R. Ross Holloway, includes 172 ancient coins donated by the late Frederick M. Watkins.

The page also contains an enlarged illustration of two ancient coins, with one coin on the left and one on the right. The text accompanying the illustration provides details about the coins, mentioning that the left coin is a Naxian tetradrachm of 461 B.C., featuring the head of Dionysos by the Aithna Master. The right coin is a Syracuse tetradrachm of 475 B.C., depicting Artemis Arethusa surrounded by dolphins. The exhibition is set to continue until March 14, and the museum is noted as being free and open seven days a week.

The image shows a page from a book or a catalog with a newspaper clipping pasted onto it. The newspaper clipping is from "The New York Times," dated Sunday, February 11, 1973. The article is titled "Special Shows: A Trend" and is written by Herbert C. Bardes. The article discusses numismatics, focusing on an exhibition of 172 ancient coins donated by the late Frederick M. Watkins, which is on view at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. The exhibition also includes Greek, Roman, and Etruscan vases, terra cottas, and sculptures from the Watkins bequest. Among the coins are a Naxian tetradrachm of 461 B.C. with the head of Dionysos by the Aitna Master and a Syracuse tetradrachm of 475 B.C. with the head of Artemis-Arethusa surrounded by dolphins. The exhibition is described as continuing until March 14, and the museum is open free, seven days a week.

The newspaper clipping includes two illustrations of ancient coins, one on the left showing the head of Dionysos and the other on the right showing the head of Artemis-Arethusa surrounded by dolphins. The text of the article is arranged in two columns, with the illustrations positioned above the text. The overall appearance of the page suggests it is part of a collection or archive, possibly related to numismatics or art history.

The image shows an open book with a newspaper clipping on the left page. The clipping is from "The New York Times," dated Sunday, February 11, 1973. The headline reads "Special Shows: A Trend" and is written by Herbert C. Bardes. The clipping features two ancient coins, one on the left and the other on the right. The coin on the left depicts a bearded man, while the coin on the right shows a man with a helmet. The clipping discusses a group of 172 ancient coins donated to Brown University by the late Edmund M. Walsh. The exhibition also includes Greek, Roman, and Etruscan vases, terra cottas, and sculptures, as well as classical pieces from the Watkins bequest. The exhibition is open from March 14 to the end of the week.

The image is of a book open to a page that has a newspaper clipping. The newspaper clipping has the title "Special Shows: A Trend" by Herbert C. Barde. The clipping is about a group of 172 ancient coins donated at Brown University, which are "outstanding examples of recognized masterpieces." The coins are now on view in the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. The exhibition also includes Greek, Roman, and Etruscan vases, terra cottas and sculptures, and other classical pieces from the Watkins bequest.

The image shows an open book with a newspaper clipping inserted between its pages. The clipping is from The New York Times, dated Sunday, February 11, 1973, and is titled "Numismatics: Special Shows: A Trend" by Herbert C. Bardes.

Key Details from the Clipping:

1. Content Overview:

   • The article discusses an exhibition of 172 ancient coins donated by Mr. Frederick H. Martimus to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
   • The coins are described as "outstanding examples of recognized masterpieces" and include a variety of ancient artifacts, such as:
     • Greek, Roman, and Ethiopian vases
     • Classical pieces from the Western classical world
     • Sculptures and other bequests

2. Highlighted Coins:

   • The article mentions specific notable coins, including:
     • A Naxian tetradrachm of 441 B.C., with the head of Dionysus.
     • An Athenian tetradrachm of 44 B.C., featuring the head of Syracuse.
     • A Syracuse tetradrachm of 475 B.C., with the head of Artemis.

3. Exhibition Details:

   • The exhibition is curated by R. Ross Holloway, Professor of Classics.
   • The exhibition will continue until March 14.
   • The museum is open free, seven days a week.

Visual Elements:

• Images: The clipping includes two black-and-white illustrations of ancient coins, likely depicting the Naxian tetradrachm and the Athenian tetradrachm mentioned in the text.
• Layout: The article is formatted in a typical newspaper style, with a headline, byline, and a brief descriptive paragraph.

Context:

• The book itself appears to have a worn, aged appearance, suggesting it may be part of a collection or archive. The clipping is carefully placed between the pages, indicating its importance or relevance to the book's content.

This image captures a historical moment in numismatics, highlighting the significance of ancient coin collections and their display in academic institutions.

This image appears to be a scrapbook page featuring a newspaper clipping from The New York Times dated Sunday, February 11, 1973. The article is titled "Numismatics: Special Shows: A Trend" by Herbert C. Bardes. The clipping includes text about a collection of ancient coins and features two images of coins. The clipping discusses a donation to a museum, mentioning specific details about the collection and its significance. The page background is a light brown scrapbook paper with visible texture.

The image shows an open newspaper or magazine article. The heading at the top left reads "Numismatics" and beneath it is the subheading "Special Shows: A Trend" by Herbert E. Ives, indicating the article is likely about coin collecting or coin exhibitions. There are two coin images printed with the article, each depicting what appears to be an ancient or historical coin with a portrait profile. There is also text, presumably related to the topic, but it's not fully legible in the image provided. At the top right, we can see it's a publication from "THE NEW YORK TIMES, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1974," giving us the date of this newspaper edition. The page itself is cream or light tan, and the article is positioned on the left side of the open spread. The right side of the spread is not visible. The page quality suggests the newspaper has aged over time.

The image shows a scrapbook page with a newspaper clipping attached at the top left corner. The clipping is from The New York Times dated Sunday, February 11, 1973. The heading reads "Numismatics Special Shows: A Trend" by Herbert C. Bardes.

The clipping features two black-and-white images of ancient coins. Below the images, there is a paragraph describing a group of 172 ancient coins donated by the late Frederick M. Watkins to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The collection includes Greek, Roman, and Etruscan vases, terracotta statues, and sculptures. The paragraph additionally mentions notable examples of recognized masterpieces such as a Naxian tetradrachm of 461 B.C. and a head of Dionysos by the Athenian Master, as well as other pieces. It states that the exhibition will continue until March 14, is open free seven days a week, and includes a mention of Brown University in relation to the collection.

• A brown scrapbook page with a small newspaper clipping attached to the upper-left corner.
• The clipping is from The New York Times, Sunday, February 11, 1973, with a headline that reads something like “Numismatics: Special Shows—A Trend” by Herbert C. Barnes.
• In the clipping, there are two images of coins (medallion-like objects) side by side, with caption text beneath.
• The article appears to discuss coin collecting, donations, or exhibitions related to numismatics.
• The overall feel is vintage, with aged, tan paper and the clipping taped to the page.