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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and articles clipped into a binder. The clippings are from the "Cambridge Chronicle" and "Lincoln News" and appear to be from the 1980s. The articles discuss various topics, including:
"Oriental rugs" - This article discusses the interest in and investment potential of Oriental rugs, mentioning experts like Walter Denny from the University of Massachusetts. It highlights the complexities involved in rug-making and the changing tastes in rug ownership.
"Fogg extends Thursday hours" - This article announces an extension of the Fogg Art Museum's Thursday evening hours, attributed to contributions by Harvard Square area businesses. It also mentions the museum's special exhibitions and evening programs.
"Beautification awards" - This article reports on an awards ceremony held by the Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Association, which presented beautification awards to residents for enhancing their homes, gardens, and other properties in the neighborhood. It includes a list of winners.
The clippings are secured to binder pages, which are slightly yellowed, indicating their age, and the articles are printed in black text on white paper. The text is relatively legible, and the articles seem to cover local news and community events.
This image shows a page from a scrapbook or collection that contains newspaper clippings related to art and cultural events, specifically from 1980. The clippings are from different newspapers and discuss various topics:
Oriental Rugs: The top clipping, dated October 29, 1980, from the "Lincoln News" in Rockland, MA, discusses the growing interest in oriental rugs among Americans, particularly for their beauty and investment potential. It mentions the expertise of Walter Denny, an art historian from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and curator at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article explains the complexity and cost of producing these rugs and provides insights into their value and care.
Fogg Extends Thursday Hours: The middle clipping, dated October 16, 1980, from the "Cambridge Chronicle," announces that the Fogg Museum will extend its Thursday hours to 9 p.m., starting October 23. This extension is supported by contributions from local businesses. The article also mentions the museum's special exhibitions and events, including lectures and gallery talks.
Beautification Awards: The bottom clipping, also from the "Cambridge Chronicle" and dated October 16, 1980, reports on the Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Association's beautification awards ceremony. The association recognized residents for their efforts in beautifying homes, gardens, and other properties in the neighborhood. The article lists the winners and their contributions to the community.
The clippings are neatly arranged on the page, with some parts highlighted for emphasis. The overall theme of the page appears to be related to art, culture, and community in the Boston area during the early 1980s.
This image displays an open, hardbound scrapbook or clippings album with a black cover, resting on a plain, light gray surface.
The book contains several newspaper clippings from October 1980, pasted onto its yellowing pages. The clippings are from different local newspapers, primarily in the Boston, Massachusetts area.
The most prominent clipping, affixed to the right-hand page, is from the Cambridge Chronicle, dated Thursday, October 16, 1980. Its headline reads: "Fogg extends Thursday hours". The article details the Fogg Museum's new extended evening hours, thanks to contributions from Harvard Square area businesses, and mentions upcoming exhibitions.
Beneath this, another clipping is visible from the Cambridge Chronicle, dated October 16, 1980. This article, titled "Beautification awards", reports on awards presented by the Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Association for landscaping and property improvement.
On the left-hand page, there is a large clipping from the Lincoln News, Lincoln, MA, dated October 29, 1980. Its headline is "Oriental rugs". The article, by historian Walter Denoy of Harvard University, discusses the history, value, and changing tastes in collecting oriental rugs.
A smaller, handwritten note above the Cambridge Chronicle clipping reads "Cambridge Chronicle". On the far left edge of the left page, another faintly visible label says "Apett".
The overall presentation suggests a personal or institutional archive of local news from that period, likely focused on cultural and community events in the Cambridge and Lincoln areas. The yellowed pages and newspaper stock indicate the materials' age.
The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings, which are arranged on a page. The clippings are from different newspapers, as evidenced by the different fonts and styles of the text. The clippings are from different dates, as indicated by the dates printed on them. The clippings are about different topics, such as oriental rugs, Fogg extending Thursday hours, and beautification awards. The clippings are arranged in a way that suggests they were collected for a specific purpose, such as research or reference.
The image is of a book opened to a page that contains newspaper clippings. The clippings are from different dates, including October 20, 1980, and October 16, 1980. The clippings cover various topics, such as "Oriental rugs," "Fogg extends Thursday hours," and "Beautification awards." The clippings are from different newspapers, including the "Lincoln News," "New England Newspaper," and "Cambridge Chronicle." The clippings are pasted on the page of the book, and the text is printed in black font on a white background.
The image shows an open book or magazine spread, featuring three distinct newspaper or journal articles printed side by side. The layout is typical of a periodical or anthology, with each article occupying its own column. Here's a detailed breakdown:
This image effectively showcases a snapshot of local news and cultural events from October 1980, reflecting the interests and concerns of the time.
The image displays an open scrapbook with newspaper clippings. On the left side, the scrapbook page contains two newspaper articles with visible dates; one is dated October 29, 1980, and has the title "Oriental rugs." It discusses rugs, mentioning Amherst, presumably referring to the area or institution in Massachusetts, and the piece mentions names like "Walter Denny" and terms related to rugs such as "Persians," "Turkish," and "Central Asia."
On the right side, there are two articles from the "Cambridge Chronicle," with one article visible having the headline "Fogg extends Thursday hours," and another article partially visible at the bottom with the date October 16, 1980, titled "Beautification awards." The articles are about local events and news in Cambridge, which might refer to Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Overall, the scrapbook appears to be a collection of various newspaper clippings, likely thematically arranged or of personal interest to the owner. The visible pages appear yellowed with age, suggesting the scrapbook has been preserved for a considerable time. Please note that, due to the angle at which the photo was taken and the overlap of the pages, not all the text is readable.
The image shows a scrapbook or archival collection page with several newspaper clippings attached to a yellow background. The clippings are arranged in a layered manner and contain articles about various topics. Visible headlines include "Oriental rugs," "Fogg extends Thursday hours," and "Beautification awards," with topics seemingly ranging from art exhibitions to cultural interests and local community initiatives.
The clippings appear to have been carefully cut and placed, with their publication dates handwritten or stamped, such as "October 16, 1980" and "October 29, 1980." The newspapers are labeled with sources such as "Cambridge Chronicle" and "Lincoln News."
The image shows a scrapbook page containing several newspaper clippings and press cuttings. The clippings are mostly about local news and events from the early 1980s.
The largest clipping on the left side is about "Oriental rugs," discussing the value, craftsmanship, and cultural significance of these rugs. It emphasizes how to care for them and mentions that many good-quality oriental rugs are hand-knotted.
A smaller clipping near the top right discusses the "Fogg extends Thursday hours," announcing that the Fogg Museum in Harvard Square will extend its hours on Thursdays from 3 to 9 p.m.
Another clipping on the bottom right is titled "Beautification awards," where it mentions an event by the Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Association awarding plaques to residents and other properties for beautification efforts.
The clippings have dates visible, such as "OCT 2 9 1980" and "OCT 1 6 1980," and reference locations such as Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Harvard Square. The page appears to be part of a larger scrapbook or archive collection.
The image shows an open scrapbook or photo album page. The page has a pale yellow background and is filled with cut-out newspaper clippings arranged in a collage.
The page sits in a bound album, with other pages partially visible behind it.