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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1966-May 1973

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The image displays an open scrapbook page with various newspaper clippings and photographs. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Top Left Section:

    • A photograph of a medallion, identified as an "OLD WEDGWOOD" piece, specifically the Greenville L. Winthrop collection. The caption mentions that this 18th-century porcelain medallion of Benjamin West is on view at the Fogg Museum through May 27. The clipping is from the Harvard Gazette, dated April 20, 1973.
  2. Top Right Section:

    • A black-and-white photograph of Pablo Picasso. The accompanying clipping is an article from the Harvard Gazette, dated April 27, 1973, discussing an upcoming exhibition of Picasso's paintings and drawings at the Fogg Art Museum from May 3 through June 24.
  3. Middle Left Section:

    • A small clipping from the Christian Science Monitor, dated May 4, 1973, featuring a photograph of a building. The article is about the Fogg Art Museum and the Harvard University collections.
  4. Middle Center:

    • A clipping with an illustration of a teapot, titled "Treasure Trove." The article discusses the renovation of the Fogg’s silver gallery and the display of the Hutchinson silver collection, as well as the Harvard College collection of English silver. The article is from the Harvard Gazette, dated May 4, 1973.
  5. Bottom Right Section:

    • A photograph of a portrait titled "Portrait of an Old Man in a Cape, c. 1650-55, a 'new' old Rembrandt." The accompanying article from the Harvard Gazette, dated May 4, 1973, details the restoration of this painting and its significance.

The page is labeled at the top left as "The Gazette April 20, 1973," and the clippings are affixed to the page with notes and annotations in handwriting, indicating the source and occasionally providing additional context.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the Harvard Gazette, dated between April and May 1973, placed together in a folder.

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Headline: "Old Wedgwood"
    • Description: This clipping discusses the entire Grenville L. Winthrop collection of Old Wedgwood china, which includes an 18th-century porcelain medallion of Benjamin West. The collection is on display at the Fogg Museum from late April to mid-May. The exhibition also features 150 pieces created by Josiah Wedgwood and Thomas Bentley, who worked together in the late 1760s. The exhibition pairs Winthrop’s collection with Harvard’s collection of College China by Wedgwood, displayed through June.
  2. Top Right Clipping:

    • Headline: "Picasso"
    • Description: This clipping mentions that paintings and drawings by Pablo Picasso will be on view at the Harvard Art Museums from late August through late June. Specifically, "Picasso and Cubism" is part of the exhibition in Gallery XIX. The image features a photograph of a man, likely Picasso, and is captioned by Harvard Gazette.
  3. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • Headline: "Chemistry Museum"
    • Description: The clipping notes the opening of a new exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum on May 12, 1973, titled "Old Wedgwood and Harvard Wedgwood," which includes both Wedgwood’s porcelain and drawings. It also mentions the silver gallery renovation and the inclusion of English silver pieces bequeathed to the museum in 1929. The text highlights the anniversary of the Turkish Republic and a mention of the Turkish exhibition.
  4. Bottom Middle Clipping:

    • Description: This clipping includes an illustration of a historical silver tray, part of the Fogg’s newly renovated silver gallery. It notes that the tray is an example of English silver executed in London in 1655. The Harvard College treasury owned this item, and it was used at Harvard until the 19th century.
  5. Bottom Right Clipping:

    • Headline: "Portrait of an Old Man in a Cape"
    • Description: This clipping discusses a restored portrait of an old man in a cape, dated 1650-1655, identified as a "new" Rembrandt. The original painting had its varnish stripped off and was restored by Professor Emeritus Jakob Rosenberg. The painting was loaned to the Fogg Museum for display.

The clippings collectively highlight various exhibitions and historical artifacts at the Harvard Art Museums, focusing on Wedgwood porcelain, Picasso works, and significant historical and artistic pieces.

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The image shows an open book or newspaper clippings collection from the Harvard Gazette, dated between April 1973 and May 1973. The pages contain various articles and images related to art exhibitions and historical artifacts at Harvard-affiliated museums.

  1. Top Left Corner:

    • The page header reads "The Gazette, April 20, 1973."
    • There is an image of a portrait of an older man, likely Benjamin West, with a note about an Old Wedgwood exhibit at the Fogg Museum. The exhibit includes 150 pieces of Old Wedgwood china from the 18th century, showcasing the partnership between Josiah Wedgwood and Thomas Bentley.
  2. Top Right Corner:

    • This section features an article and a photograph of Pablo Picasso.
    • The text discusses an upcoming exhibition of Picasso's paintings and drawings from the late Pablo Picasso, on view at the Fogg Art Museum from June through late August 1973. The exhibit is titled "Picasso and Cubism" and includes a 1948 photograph by Chilean photographer Marcos Chamudes.
    • The date of the clipping is noted as April 27, 1973.
  3. Middle Left:

    • A clipping from "Cambridge Chronicle Museums May 2, 1973" mentions the Fogg Art Museum's "Old Wedgwood and Harvard Wedgwood" exhibit, highlighting the 18th-century porcelain medallion of Benjamin West.
    • The text notes the collaboration with Harvard’s collection of College China by Wedgwood, displayed in decorative arts cases through June 17.
  4. Center:

    • An image of a silver object, likely a tankard or similar vessel, with a description about its restoration and historical significance.
    • The accompanying text explains the renovation of the silver gallery at the Fogg Museum, which includes the reintroduction of collections bequeathed to Harvard in 1929 by Archibald Alexander Hutchison. The text highlights the 17th-century origins of the silverware and its use at Harvard through the 19th century.
    • The date of the clipping is noted as May 4, 1973.
  5. Bottom Right Corner:

    • A black-and-white image of an old man in a cape, identified as an old Rembrandt portrait.
    • The text discusses the restoration of the portrait, originally thought to be an old Rembrandt from the 17th century, with the date noted as May 4, 1973.
    • The portrait was stripped of varnish and examined by Professor Emeritus Jakob Rosenberg, who confirmed its authenticity.

The collection of clippings provides a detailed look at the exhibitions and restoration efforts at Harvard's museums during early 1973.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the Harvard Gazette, dated between April and May 1973. Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Top Left Clipping (April 20, 1973):

    • Title: "OLD WEDGWOOD"
    • Content: An exhibition of the entire Grenville L. Winthrop collection of Old Wedgwood china, including an 18th-century porcelain medallion of Benjamin West, will be on view at the Fogg Museum through May 27. The collection includes 150 pieces created by Josiah Wedgwood and Thomas Bentley, dating from the late 1700s. The exhibition is part of the 250th anniversary of the Turkish Republic.
  2. Top Right Clipping (April 27, 1973):

    • Title: "PICASSO"
    • Content: Paintings and drawings by Pablo Picasso will be on view at the Harvard Art Museums from April 27 through June 10. The exhibition includes a 1931 photograph of Picasso by the artist's friend, photographer Man Ray, and a 1948 portrait by photographer Marco Chamulas, on loan from the National Gallery of Art.
  3. Middle Left Clipping (May 4, 1973):

    • Title: "CHINA"
    • Content: The Fogg Art Museum will exhibit "Old Wedgwood and Harvard Wedgwood" through May 27, highlighting the Winthrop collection and the Harvard collection of College China by Wedgwood. The exhibition will also include selections from Harvard's collection of College China by Wedgwood, displayed in decorative arts cases through June 17.
  4. Middle Center Clipping (May 4, 1973):

    • Title: "Treasure Trove"
    • Content: The Fogg Museum has renovated its silver gallery and put on view two collections of English silver bequeathed to the museum. The collection includes tankards, porringers, and other items from the 17th and 18th centuries, such as a salt used at Harvard through the 19th century.
  5. Middle Right Clipping (May 4, 1973):

    • Title: "Portrait of an Old Man in a Cape"
    • Content: A painting by Rembrandt, titled "Portrait of an Old Man in a Cape, c. 1650-55," has been restored. The painting depicts a man in a cape, and the restoration process involved cleaning the varnish and removing overpaint. The restoration was guided by Professor Emeritus Jakob Rosenberg, who confirmed its authenticity.

Each clipping provides information about art exhibitions, renovations, and restorations at Harvard Art Museums during the specified dates in 1973.

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The image shows a collection of clippings from the Harvard Gazette, dated from April to May 1973. These clippings detail various exhibitions and events related to art and history at Harvard University during that time. Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Top Left Clipping (April 20, 1973):

    • Headline: Old Wedgwood
    • Content: This article announces an exhibition of Old Wedgwood china at the Fogg Museum starting May 27. The exhibition features 150 pieces from the Winthrop collection, including an 18th-century porcelain medallion of Benjamin West. Additionally, there will be items from the partnership of Josiah Wedgwood and Thomas Bentley, and selections from Harvard's collection of Chinese ceramics complementing the Wedgwood display.
  2. Top Right Clipping (April 27, 1973):

    • Headline: Picasso
    • Content: This piece discusses an upcoming display of paintings and drawings by Pablo Picasso at the Fogg Museum. The works, including 'Picasso and Cubism,' will be on view in Gallery XIX. The article also mentions a 1948 photograph of the artist by Chaim photographer Marcus Chamudes.
  3. Middle Clipping:

    • Headline: Centenary Celebrations
    • Content: This clipping lists various events celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Turkish Republic and the 50th anniversary of the modern Turkish state. Events include:
      • An exhibition of Old Wedgwood and Harvard Wedgwood at the Fogg Art Museum.
      • Exhibitions of Islamic and Persian art.
      • Lectures by notable speakers like Ferdinand Hodler, May 11, and Ernst Kitzinger, May 17.
      • An exhibition of Turkish art in Schlesinger Library.
      • A concert by Münir Nurettin Selçuk, May 19.
      • Film showings and other activities related to Turkish culture.
  4. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • Headline: Treasure Trove
    • Content: This article describes the Fogg Museum's renovation of its silver gallery and the addition of two collections. One of the collections includes tankards, porringers, and other silver pieces bequeathed by Archibald Alexander Hutchinson. Another collection features a 17th-century salt cellar known as the "Great Salt," which belonged to the Ilbert family and was purchased by Harvard.
  5. Bottom Right Clipping (May 4, 1973):

    • Headline: Portrait of an Old Man in a Caper
    • Content: This clipping tells the story of a portrait by Rembrandt, titled "Portrait of an Old Man in a Cap." The portrait was stolen in 1968 and later recovered following the advice of Professor Jakob Rosenberg, who authenticated it. The painting was anonymously returned to the Fogg Museum.

Each clipping includes the date and the name of the publication, "Harvard Gazette."

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The image is a page from a scrapbook or album containing various newspaper clippings related to art exhibitions and historical artifacts. Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Top Left Clipping (The Gazette, April 20, 1973):

    • Title: "Old Wedgwood"
    • Content: This article discusses the entire Wedgwood collection of Old Wedgwood, which includes a portrait medallion of Benjamin West. The exhibit was on display at the Fogg Museum until May 27, 1973. The collection features 150 pieces, including ornamental ceramics and items from the late 1700s to the early 1800s. The exhibit also included a concurrent display of Chinese ceramics.
  2. Top Right Clipping (Harvard Gazette, April 27, 1973):

    • Title: "Picasso"
    • Content: This article highlights an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Pablo Picasso at the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibit ran from mid-June through late August and was part of the Maurice Wertheim Collection. The article mentions that the exhibit is currently on view in Gallery XIX.
  3. Bottom Left Clipping (Cambridge Chronicle, May 3, 1973):

    • Title: "Cambridge Chronicle Museum May 3, 73"
    • Content: This clipping discusses various exhibitions and events, including the Old Wedgwood collection at the Fogg Museum, an exhibition of Turkish art, and a gift of a Rembrandt portrait to the Fogg Museum. The article also mentions other exhibitions and donations to the museum.
  4. Bottom Middle Clipping (Harvard Gazette, May 4, 1973):

    • Title: "Treasure Trove"
    • Content: This article describes the Fogg Museum's silver collection, which includes two collections on display. One collection is from the Hutchinson family, and the other is from the Harvard College collection. The article provides historical context and details about the silver items on display.
  5. Bottom Right Clipping (Harvard Gazette, May 4, 1973):

    • Title: "Portrait of an Old Man"
    • Content: This article discusses the restoration of a Rembrandt portrait titled "Portrait of an Old Man," circa 1645-55. The portrait was stripped of varnish and cleaned, revealing its authenticity. The article mentions the significance of the restoration and the portrait's display at the Fogg Museum.

Each clipping is carefully arranged on the page, with handwritten annotations indicating the source and date of the articles. The page appears to be part of a larger collection documenting art exhibitions and historical artifacts.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with six clippings, mostly newspaper or magazine articles, arranged and pasted on a brown background. Each clipping contains a mix of text and black-and-white images, accompanied by handwritten annotations mentioning publication sources and dates, mostly from 1973.

  1. The large clipping on the top left features a black-and-white photo of a porcelain medallion profile bust titled "OLD WEDGWOOD." The caption describes a collection of Old Wedgwood china and mentions an exhibition at the Fogg Museum. It also includes a handwritten note "The Gazette April 20, 1973."

  2. The clipping on the top right includes a close-up photo of a man (obscured for privacy) and discusses Picasso’s paintings and drawings on view at the Fogg. It has a handwritten note: "Harvard Gazette April 27, 73."

  3. Below the Picasso clipping is a photo of a silver vessel, with text describing the Fogg's renovation of its silver gallery and its collections on display. A handwritten note reads: "May 4, 73 Harvard Gazette Harvard Univ."

  4. The bottom right clipping shows a portrait of an old man in a cape, described as a "new" old Rembrandt painting recently restored and loaned to the Fogg. The handwritten annotation says: "May 4, 73 Harvard Univ. Gazette."

  5. The small clipping on the middle left, titled "Cambridge Chronicle Museums May 3, 73," discusses the Fogg Art Museum’s exhibition of Wedgwood and Harwood collections.

Each clipping relates to art collections and exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum or Harvard University, highlighting notable items such as Wedgwood china, Picasso works, and a possible Rembrandt painting.

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The image depicts an open scrapbook or album with various newspaper clippings and photographs pasted onto two adjoining pages. On the left page, a photograph of a classical-style bust appears prominently at the top, paired with a caption underneath that begins with "OLD WEDGWOOD." There are two newspaper clippings below the photograph, one of which is titled "CAMBRIDGE CHRONICLE" dated "May 3 '73." Both clippings contain text that is too small to read clearly without zooming in.

On the right page, there are three items displayed vertically. At the top, there's a newspaper clipping with a heading that starts with "PICASSO" and has some handwritten text at the bottom including the date "April 37, '73." The middle item is captioned "Treasure TROVE..." and includes an ink drawing of a pot or container with decorative elements. The third item is captioned as "Portrait of an Old Man" dating circa 1630-1635 with additional description underneath, and a small handwritten text at the bottom that includes "May 7, '73."

Both pages of the scrapbook contain handwritten dates and the word "Gazette" at the bottom, suggesting these items may have been collected from a publication or were part of a personal project. The scrapbook gives an impression of historical research or an interest in art history and antiques.

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The image shows an open book or scrapbook page titled "The Gazette, April 20, 1973", which appears to be a curated collection of clippings and photographs related to art exhibitions and cultural events. The page is divided into several sections, each containing different types of content:

Left Side:

  • Top Section: A black-and-white photograph of a bust or sculpture, likely of a historical or notable figure. The bust is oval-framed and has an inscription at the bottom, though the text is partially obscured.
  • Below the photograph: A handwritten note titled "OLD WEDWOOD" that describes an exhibition of Old Wedwood china at the Fogg Museum. The note mentions a porcelain medallion of Benjamin West, part of the Grenville L. Winthrop collection, and highlights the collaboration between Josiah Wedgwood and Thomas Bentley in the late 1760s. It also notes that the exhibition runs through May 27 and includes 150 pieces of ornamental ceramics.

Right Side:

  • Top Section: A black-and-white photograph of an elderly man, likely an artist or notable figure. The photograph is accompanied by a caption that discusses an exhibition of Picasso's paintings and drawings at the Fogg Museum, featuring works from mid-June to late August. The caption also mentions the Maurice Weil collection, currently on view, and notes that the exhibition includes photographs by the Chilean photographer Marcos Chamudes, on loan from Associate Curator Davis Pratt.
  • Bottom Section: Another black-and-white photograph of an elderly man, possibly the same individual as above or another figure. This photograph is accompanied by a caption discussing a Treasure Trove exhibition at the Fogg Museum. The text describes a silver teapot and two collections of silver gallery put bequeathed to the museum in 1929 by Archibald Alexander Hutchison. It also mentions a silver tankard from 1655, tea caddies, and other items, including a Great Salt Cellar by Paul de Lamerie, which was later bequeathed to Harvard by Richard Henry Dunbar. The caption notes that the Great Salt Cellar was used at the President's table at Harvard throughout the 19th century.

Additional Notes:

  • Handwritten annotations are visible on the page, including dates such as "April 20, 1973" at the top and "May 4, 1973" near the bottom right, indicating when the clippings were collected or organized.
  • The page appears to be part of an archival or scrapbook collection, likely maintained by someone interested in art, museum exhibitions, and cultural events from the early 1970s.

Overall Impression:

The page serves as a historical record of art exhibitions and cultural events, showcasing a mix of photographs, exhibition descriptions, and handwritten notes. It reflects a curated interest in art, particularly focusing on museum exhibitions, historical artifacts, and notable artists. The layout and content suggest it was compiled for reference or personal interest in the art world of the time.

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The image depicts a page from an old newspaper or magazine, possibly from the early 20th century, with various articles and advertisements. The page is divided into sections, each containing different types of content.

On the left side of the page, there is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a beard and mustache. Below the portrait, there is a small caption that reads "Portrait of an Old Man in a Cape, c. 1650-55." This suggests that the portrait is of a historical figure or an artwork.

Next to the portrait, there is a small advertisement for a local art museum, promoting an upcoming exhibition of silver artifacts from the 17th century. The advertisement includes a picture of a silver cup and a brief description of the exhibition.

Below the portrait and advertisement, there is a news article about a recent art acquisition by the museum. The article mentions the purchase of a painting by a famous artist and provides details about the painting's history and significance.

On the right side of the page, there is a small advertisement for a local theater, promoting an upcoming performance of a popular play. The advertisement includes a picture of the theater and a brief description of the play.

Overall, the page appears to be a typical example of early 20th-century print media, with a mix of news articles, advertisements, and cultural content. The use of black-and-white images and the layout of the page reflect the design and typography of the time.