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The image shows an open book or newspaper clipping folder with two newspaper articles on display. The left page is titled "Worcester loses Dial Collection" and is dated August 27, 1982. The article discusses the loss of the Dial Collection, a major modern art collection, from the Worcester Art Museum. It mentions that the collection, amassed by Scofield Thayer, a native of Worcester, is being donated to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The article includes information about the collection's artworks, the notable donors, and the significance of the donation to the art world at the time.

The right page is titled "Renowned art collection is going to Metropolitan" and is dated August 11, 1982. This article provides additional details about the Dial Collection, its historical significance, and the terms of the donation. It mentions the value of the collection, which was over $10 million, and the various artists represented in the collection, including Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, and others. The article also highlights the importance of the collection to the Worcester Art Museum and the broader art world.

Both articles are from the Boston Globe and the Herald, respectively, and are part of a New England Newsclip collection. The pages are clipped and placed in a folder, which is visible at the top of the image. The background is plain, focusing attention on the articles.

This image shows two newspaper clippings placed side by side in a scrapbook or folder. The left clipping is from the Boston Globe, dated August 27, 1982, and has the headline "Worcester loses Dial Collection." It includes two black-and-white photographs of buildings, one labeled "The Worcester Art Museum" and the other "and the Metropolitan Museum of Art." The article discusses the transfer of the Dial Collection, a major modern art collection, from the Worcester Art Museum to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

The right clipping is from the New Britain Herald, dated August 11, 1982, with the headline "Renowned art collection is going to Metropolitan." This article also discusses the transfer of the Dial Collection, providing additional details about the collection's value, history, and the circumstances of its transfer. The text mentions that the collection includes works by prominent modern artists such as Picasso, Chagall, Derain, Vuillard, Braque, Bonnard, and Matisse, and that it was amassed by Scofield Thayer. The collection was willed to the Metropolitan Museum of Art by Thayer, who died in 1982.

This image displays a framed collection of two newspaper clippings from the early 1980s, mounted on a light-colored mat board under glass. The clippings report on the same significant event: the transfer of the “Dial Collection” from the Worcester Art Museum to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Left Clipping — Boston Globe (August 27, 1982):

• Headline: “Worcester loses Dial Collection”
• Byline: “By Christine Temin, Special to The Globe”
• This article is a more detailed account from the Boston Globe, a major New England newspaper.
• It includes a small black-and-white photograph captioned “The Worcester Art Museum.”
• The text describes the collection’s history, its donor Scoville Thayer (an art patron and publisher of The Dial magazine), and his 1925 bequest to the Worcester Art Museum with the condition that the collection remain on permanent display.
• The article quotes James Welu, then chief curator of the Worcester Art Museum, expressing regret and concern about losing this important holding. It quotes curator Lieberman from the Metropolitan Museum, who announced the bequest as “wonderful and welcome news.”
• It notes the collection comprises roughly 400 works on paper, including drawings and paintings by masters such as Picasso, Chagall, Derain, and Matisse.
• The article explains that the Metropolitan would be taking the collection due to Thayer’s will, which stipulated that if it was no longer displayed at Worcester, it should go to another institution capable of displaying it properly.
• Handwritten in ink above the headline is “Boston Globe,” likely for identification.

Right Clipping — Hartford Courant (August 11, 1982):

• Headline: “‘Renowned art collection is going to Metropolitan’”
• Sub-headline: “HERALD, NEW BRITAIN, CT.” (indicating it is an Associated Press report published in the Hartford Courant)
• This clipping is briefer and more news-bulletin style.
• It confirms the transfer and mentions the value of the collection was placed at “well over $10 million last year by Richard Stewart Fettis.”
• It reiterates the collection’s origins with Thayer, who died in 1982 at age 97, and names artists represented: Picasso, Cézanne, Matisse, Chagall, and Kokscha (likely Kokoschka).
• It also notes the collection includes works from “early 20th Century European and American art,” was on loan to Worcester for 51 years, and that most of the works were on paper and fragile.

Overall Context:
The clipping from the Hartford Courant (Aug. 11) is earlier than the Boston Globe article (Aug. 27), suggesting the former announced the news and the latter provided follow-up and reaction. The collection was a major part of the Worcester Art Museum’s holdings for over half a century and its transfer caused controversy and sadness locally, even as it was celebrated as a significant acquisition for the Metropolitan.

The entire display is preserved professionally under glass in a black frame, indicating its value as a historical record or keepsake pertaining to the art world’s history. The paper shows some yellowing, consistent with its age.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston Globe dated August 27, 1982. The clipping is about the Worcester Art Museum losing its Dial Collection, a significant collection of modern art. The article is divided into three sections, each with a different title and content.

The first section, titled "Worcester loses Dial Collection," discusses the loss of the Dial Collection, which includes works by prominent modernist artists such as Picasso, Chagall, Braque, Bonnard, Matisse, and others. The collection was established by Scofield Thayer, a wealthy Worcester native, who believed that American society was provincial and that the Dial magazine could help democratize art and educate the public. The collection was loaned to the Worcester Art Museum for 20 years, but the museum was unable to purchase it due to insufficient funds.

The second section, titled "Renowned art collection is going to Metropolitan," provides details about the Metropolitan Museum of Art's acquisition of the Dial Collection. The Metropolitan Museum was able to loan the collection for $10 million, which was accepted by the museum's board. The collection includes approximately 450 works by early 20th-century European artists such as Picasso, Cezanne, Matisse, Braque, and others. The collection also includes paintings and sculptures by American artists such as Gaston Lachaise, Richard Stewart, Charles Demuth, and Aristide Maillol.

The third section, titled "The Dial Collection is of early 20th-century European art," provides more information about the collection's history and significance. The collection was established by Scofield Thayer, who was a patron of the arts and a lawyer. He published The Dial magazine from 1920 to 1926 and promoted the avant-garde in music, literature, and art. The collection includes works by Picasso, Matisse, Braque, Bonnard, Munch, and Thayer, among others. Thayer also developed an American audience for modernist art and literature.

The image is a scanned page from a newspaper with two articles. The first article is titled "Worcester loses Dial Collection" and the second is titled "Renowed art collection is going to Metropolitan." Both articles are dated August 27, 1982. The first article discusses the Dial Collection, a significant modern art collection amassed by Scofield Thayer, which is being transferred from the Worcester Art Museum to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The second article provides details about the Dial Collection, including its contents and the circumstances of its transfer.

The image shows two newspaper clippings displayed side by side, likely from a scrapbook or archive. Both clippings are from the Boston Globe and the New Britain Herald, dated August 27, 1982, and August 11, 1982, respectively. The clippings are centered around the news of the Worcester Art Museum losing its renowned "Dial Collection."

Left Clipping: Boston Globe

• Headline: "Worcester loses Dial Collection"
• Content: The article discusses the loss of the Dial Collection, a major modern art collection at the Worcester Art Museum. It highlights the significance of the collection, which includes works by prominent modern artists such as Bonnard, Matisse, Picasso, Chagall, Derain, and others. The collection was amassed by Albert C. Thayer, a wealthy industrialist who died in 1921. The article details how the collection was loaned to the museum and how its loss impacts the institution and the art world. It also mentions the historical context of the collection, including its acquisition and the efforts to preserve it.

Right Clipping: New Britain Herald

• Headline: "'Renowned art collection is going Metropolitan'"
• Content: This article elaborates on the transfer of the Dial Collection to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. It explains that the collection, valued at approximately $10 million, was permanently loaned to the Worcester Art Museum for 31 years. The terms of the loan stipulated that the collection would become the property of the Metropolitan Museum upon the expiration of the loan. The article discusses the legal and financial aspects of the transfer, including the role of Thayer’s estate and the involvement of lawyers. It also provides details about the collection’s contents, such as works by Picasso, Matisse, Bonnard, and others, and notes the historical significance of the collection.

Visual Elements:

• Layout: Both articles are formatted in a standard newspaper style, with headlines, subheadings, and body text. The left article includes a photograph of the Worcester Art Museum, providing a visual reference to the institution at the center of the story.
• Annotations: The top of the left clipping has handwritten notes, including "Boston Globe" and a date ("AUG 27 1982"), indicating that this is part of a curated collection or archive. The right clipping also has handwritten notes, such as "New England" and "New Britain, CT."
• Condition: The clippings appear to be preserved in a protective sleeve or folder, suggesting they are part of an archival or historical collection.

Context:

The image captures a significant moment in art history, detailing the transfer of a prestigious modern art collection from the Worcester Art Museum to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The articles provide insight into the legal, financial, and cultural implications of this event, emphasizing the importance of the Dial Collection and its impact on both institutions. The inclusion of photographs and detailed reporting underscores the newsworthiness of the event.

This image shows two newspaper clippings mounted on a yellowish piece of paper. The clipping on the left is from the "Boston Globe," dated August 27, 1982, with a headline reading "Worcester loses Dial Collection." There's also a smaller subheading that states: "Worcester Art Museum - by Christine Temin." The article discusses issues related to the Worcester Art Museum and a modern collection of art. A smaller image of a building is included at the top of this clipping.

The right clipping is from the "Herald," New Britain, CT, dated August 11, 1982. The headline says, "Renowned art collection is going to Metropolitan." The article deals with a transaction of an art collection to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. There is also a smaller image of a building at the top right corner of this clipping.

Both articles appear to be about the same subject from different newspapers and provide different details and perspectives on the movement of a significant art collection. The mounting of the clippings suggests that they were kept for archival or research purposes.

The image shows a scrapbook page with two newspaper clippings related to art collections and museums.

The clipping on the left is titled "Worcester loses Dial Collection" from the Boston Globe dated August 27, 1982. It discusses the loss of the Dial Collection, a major modern art collection, from Worcester, which is now being moved to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The article highlights the significance of the collection which includes works by artists such as Marsden Hartley, Bonnard, and Matisse. The article also mentions the difficulty Worcester had in maintaining the collection and quotes various individuals about its importance and history. There are two small black and white photos of the Worcester Art Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The clipping on the right is titled "Renowned art collection is going to Metropolitan" from the New Britain Herald dated August 11, 1982. This article also talks about the transfer of a $10 million art collection loaned by the Worcester Art Museum to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It details the history of the collection, including contributions by artist Thayer and the significance of the artists and artworks involved. The article also elaborates on the terms of the loan and the impact on the Worcester museum.

Both articles emphasize the importance and impact of the Dial art collection and its transfer to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

This image shows a scrapbook page containing two newspaper clippings about the Dial Collection, an art collection previously housed at the Worcester Art Museum. The clippings discuss the transfer of this collection to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

The left clipping is titled "Worcester loses Dial Collection" and includes a photograph of the Worcester Art Museum. It describes art pieces in the collection, its origins, and the collection's significance. The transfer happened following the death of Scofield Thayer, the former owner of the collection.

The right clipping, titled "Renowned art collection is going to Metropolitan," gives further details about the Dial Collection, discussing its artwork, historical significance, and the move to the Metropolitan Museum. This clipping includes a photograph of the Metropolitan Museum and mentions details of Thayer's will, which led to the transfer.

Handwritten notes, including "Boston Globe" and dates ("August 27, 1982" and "August 11, 1982"), are visible on the page.

The image shows a page from a scrapbook or binder filled with newspaper clippings. It features two main clippings about the Worcester Dial Collection being moved to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1982.

• The central clipping has a large headline: “Worcester loses Dial Collection,” with columns of text and a photo of the Worcester Art Museum on the left.
• To the right is a clipping from the Herald (New Britain, CT) with the headline: “‘Renowned art collection is going to Metropolitan,’” dated August 11, 1982.
• There is a small photo of a building (the Worcester Art Museum) on the left side of the central article.
• A handwritten label at the top reads “Boston Globe,” suggesting the clipping came from that newspaper.
• The page is mounted inside a sleeve or album, with a beige backing and a dark binder visible along the bottom edge.