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ARCH.2003.36, Rendition: 805474
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.
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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:
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.”
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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.
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This image captures a historical moment in numismatics, highlighting the significance of ancient coin collections and their display in academic institutions.
The image depicts an open book with a newspaper clipping pasted on the right-hand page. The clipping is from The New York Times, dated Sunday, February 11, 1973, and features a headline that reads "Special Shows: A Trend" by Herbert C. Bardes.
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Overall, the image suggests that the book is an old publication, possibly a collection of articles or essays, and the newspaper clipping is an insert or supplement to the book.
The image depicts a page from an old book or magazine, featuring a newspaper clipping about an exhibition of ancient coins. The clipping is titled "Special Shows: A Trend" and includes two images of coins with detailed descriptions.
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The image provides a glimpse into the world of numismatics and the appreciation of ancient coins as art pieces. The inclusion of the newspaper clipping adds a historical context to the image, highlighting the significance of the exhibition and the importance of preserving cultural heritage.
The image depicts an open book with a newspaper clipping pasted on the left-hand page. The clipping is from "The New York Times, Sunday, February 11, 1973," and features an article titled "Special Shows: A Trend" by Herbert C. Barides under the section "Numismatics."
The article is accompanied by two illustrations of ancient coins, showcasing profiles of individuals adorned with laurel wreaths. The text discusses a collection of 117 ancient coins donated to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University by Mrs. Francis M. Wailes, highlighting their historical significance and the museum's exhibition plans.
The book's pages are aged and worn, with visible signs of wear along the spine, suggesting that it is an old scrapbook or archive containing collected newspaper clippings. The overall appearance of the image conveys a sense of nostalgia and historical preservation.
The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping from The New York Times, dated Sunday, February 11, 1973, featuring an article about numismatics. The clipping is titled "Special Shows: A Trend" and includes two black-and-white images of ancient coins.
In summary, the image showcases a vintage newspaper clipping discussing the trend of special shows in numismatics, specifically highlighting an exhibition of ancient coins at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University. The clipping features two black-and-white images of ancient coins and provides details about the exhibition, including its contents and duration.