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This image displays a preserved newspaper clipping mounted on a beige, three-hole-punched archival page. The clipping is from the Herald-American, dated January 26, 1975, as handwritten in red ink at the top left.

The article is titled “Jade magic at the Fogg” and documents the opening of an exhibition of ancient Chinese jade at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University. It features three black-and-white photographs and a column of text.

Key elements of the clipping:

1. Top Left Photo:

   • Caption: “MRS. MILO HOUSEN, Mrs. Jerome Rosenfeld and Martin Slobodkin at the Fogg.”
   • Description: Shows three smiling people at the event. A woman on the left (Mrs. Housen) laughs, another woman (Mrs. Rosenfeld) smiles beside her, and a man with a mustache and bow tie (Martin Slobodkin) holds a drink.

2. Top Right Photo:

   • Caption: “FRIENDS OF FOGG gather in the upper gallery.”
   • Description: A crowded, bustling scene in a gallery space, likely on a staircase or mezzanine. Guests are dressed formally, mingling and holding drinks, capturing the social atmosphere of the exhibition opening.

3. Bottom Left Photo:

   • Caption: “MRS. JOSEPH EDINBURG chats with Herman Vershbow.”
   • Description: A close-up shot of two people in conversation. Mrs. Edinburg, on the left, looks at Herman Vershbow, who is smiling back at her.

4. Article Text:

   • The article describes the exhibition as “the finest single assemblage of archaic jades in the world,” drawn from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection.
   • It notes the 630 pieces, ranging from the Neolithic Period through the Han Dynasty (ended 220 A.D.), are being shown together for the first time since being bequeathed to the museum in 1943.
   • Max Loehr, curator emeritus of Oriental Art, is quoted as explaining the collection.
   • The exhibition was scheduled to continue through March 13, 1975.
   • Photo Credit: “Staff Photos by Dennis Brackley”

Overall Impression:
This clipping documents a culturally significant social event — the debut of a major ancient jade collection at a prestigious museum. It combines formal portraiture with candid social scenes, highlighting both the scholarly importance of the collection and the elite social milieu surrounding its unveiling. The archival mounting and handwritten date suggest it was saved as a memento of the event.

This image appears to be a scanned newspaper clipping from the "Herald-American" dated January 26, 1975. The article is titled "Jade magic at the Fogg" and discusses the opening of the Greenville L. Winthrop Collection of Ancient Jades at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University. The text explains that the collection, comprising 630 pieces of jade, has been on display since 1943 and includes artifacts from the Neolithic Period through the Han Dynasty (ending in 220 A.D.).

The article mentions the presence of the "Friends of the Fogg Museum" at the opening, who were enlightened about the various uses of jade by the early Chinese. Max Loehr, a curator emeritus of Oriental Art, is mentioned as having explained the collection.

The newspaper clipping includes three photographs:

1. At the top left, three individuals are shown in a close-up, seemingly engaged in conversation.
2. In the center, there is a larger photograph of a group of people, possibly attendees of the event, standing and conversing.
3. At the bottom left, another close-up shows a woman in conversation with a man identified as Herman Vershbow.

The photographs and the article collectively capture the atmosphere of the event, highlighting the interest in the jade collection and the social aspect of the opening.

This is a newspaper clipping from the "Herald-American" dated January 26, 1975, mounted on a yellowed piece of paper. The article is titled "Jade magic at the Fogg" and discusses the opening of the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection of Ancient Jades at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University. The collection consists of 630 pieces, said to be the finest single assemblage of archaic jades in the world, dating from the Neolithic Period through the Han Dynasty (ended 220 A.D.). The showing was open from the date of the event until March 18.

The article mentions that the Friends of the Fogg Museum were enlightened about the many uses of jade by the early Chinese. Max Loehr, curator emeritus of Oriental Art, explained the collection.

There are three photographs accompanying the article:

1. Mrs. Milo House, Mrs. Jerome Rosenfeld, and Martin Slobodkin at the Fogg.
2. Friends of Fogg gather in the upper gallery.
3. Mrs. Joseph Edinburg chats with Herman Vershbow.

The staff photos are credited to Dennis Brearley.

The image is a newspaper clipping with text and photographs. The clipping is titled "Jade magic at the Fogg" and is dated January 26, 1975. It features three photographs of individuals, possibly attendees or participants in an event related to the Fogg Art Museum. The text describes an exhibition of ancient Chinese jades, the first time such a collection has been shown in the United States. The exhibition includes 810 pieces, with 400 on display, and is curated by Max Loehr. The event is held at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University.

A newspaper clipping from the "Herald-American" dated January 26, 1975, features an article about the "Jade magic at the Fogg" exhibition. The article includes a collage of photographs. The first photograph shows three women, Mrs. Milo Housen, Mrs. Jerome Rosenfeld, and Martin Slobodkin, standing together and smiling. The second photograph depicts a crowd of people gathered in a room, possibly at an event. The third photograph shows a man and a woman, Mrs. Joseph Edinburg and Herman Vershbow, standing close to each other and conversing.

The image is a black-and-white newspaper clipping from the Herald-American dated January 26, 1975. It features a layout with three photographs and accompanying text, focusing on an event titled "Jade magic at the Fogg." The event is described as the opening of the Greene-Villiers Collection of Ancient Jades at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University.

Photographs:

1. Top Left Photo:

   • Caption: "MRS. MILO HOUSEN, Mrs. Jerome Rosenfeld and Martin Slobodkin at the Fogg."
   • Description: Three individuals are shown in a formal setting. Two women are dressed in elegant attire, and one man is in a suit. They appear to be engaged in conversation, with one woman holding a small object, possibly a program or invitation.

2. Bottom Left Photo:

   • Caption: "MRS. JOSEPH EDINBURG chats with Herman Verishbow."
   • Description: A woman and a man are seated closely together, engaged in conversation. The woman is wearing a light-colored dress, and the man is in a suit. The setting appears to be indoors, likely at the museum event.

3. Right Photo:

   • Caption: "FRIENDS OF FOGG gather in the upper gallery."
   • Description: A group of people is gathered in what appears to be an art gallery or museum space. The attendees are dressed formally, with men in suits and women in elegant dresses. Some individuals are standing and conversing, while others are seated, suggesting a social or celebratory gathering.

Text Content:

• The main headline reads: "Jade magic at the Fogg."
• The article provides context about the event:
  • It marks the opening of the Greene-Villiers Collection of Ancient Jades at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • The collection features rare jade pieces, some of which are among the hardest minerals known, dating from the early Chinese period through the Han Dynasty (ended 220 A.D.).
  • Max Lahr, the curator emeritus of Oriental Art at the museum, is mentioned as having planned the collection.

Overall Context:

The image captures a formal and celebratory atmosphere, highlighting the cultural significance of the jade collection and the social gathering of attendees, including notable individuals. The layout combines visual and textual elements to convey the importance of the event and the elegance of the occasion. The newspaper clipping serves as a historical record of the event, emphasizing both the artistic and social aspects of the opening.

This image displays a newspaper clipping mounted on a brown album page. The clipping is titled "Jade magic at the Fogg" and is from the Herald-American, dated January 26, 1975.

The article discusses an event at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, featuring the opening of the "Green Triple Jade Collection" and highlights the attendance of prominent figures. Several photographs accompany the article:

1. Top left: Two individuals are featured engaging in conversation, identified as Mrs. Milo Housen and Mrs. Jerome Rosenfield, along with Martin Slodokin.

2. Bottom left: Another close-up image shows Mrs. Joseph Edinburg chatting with Herman Verschbow.

3. Right section: A group of individuals gathered in the upper gallery of the museum, labeled as "Friends of Fogg" in the caption.

The overall focus is on the jade collection and the attendees' appreciation of the displayed art.

The image shows a scrapbook page with three black-and-white newspaper clippings from the Herald-American dated January 26, 1975. The clippings capture scenes from an event at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.

• The first clipping, in the top left corner, shows three individuals identified as Mrs. Milo Housen, Mrs. Jerome Rosenfeld, and Martin Slobodkin, engaged in conversation near a display.
• Below it, the second clipping displays Mrs. Joseph Edinburg chatting with Herman Vershbow.
• The larger clipping on the right side depicts a group of guests, labeled as "Friends of Fogg," gathered in the upper gallery, socializing and viewing the exhibits.

The central article titled "Jade magic at the Fogg" discusses the intriguing opening of the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection of Ancient Jades, describing the significance of the collection, including 630 pieces of archaic Chinese jades. The exhibition is noted to continue until March 18, with an explanation by curator Max Loehr about the collection, particularly of the Neolithic Period through the T'ang Dynasty (ending 220 A.D.).

The image shows a page from a publication dated January 26, 1975, titled "HERALD-AMERICAN". The page features an article with the headline "Jade magic at the Fogg", indicating a possible feature on an event or exhibition related to jade artifacts at a location named the Fogg. The article includes black and white photographs of individuals and a group of people in a setting that resembles a gallery or museum space, as suggested by the caption "FRIENDS OF FOGG gather in the upper gallery." The layout is typical of a newspaper or newsletter with columns of text and images. The page is mounted on a brownish folder or scrapbook page with visible punched holes for filing.

A scrapbook page with clipped newspaper photos from the Herald-American (dated Jan 26, 1975). The page is mounted on a brown backing with three punched holes along the left edge.

• The top handwritten headline reads Herald-American Jan 26, 1975.
• The right side features a large black-and-white photo of a crowd in an upper gallery, people dressed in formal attire.
• On the left are two smaller photos of people in conversation; some faces are blurred for privacy.
• A central article titled “Jade magic at the Fogg” describes the Jade collection at the Fogg (likely the Fogg Art Museum) and mentions Friends of the Fogg.
• Captions under the photos identify some of the people (e.g., Mrs. Milo Housen, Mrs. Jerome Rosenfeld, Martin Slobodkin) and the bottom caption mentions a chat between Mrs. Joseph Edinburg and Herman Vershbow.

Overall, it looks like a page documenting a 1975 museum event with jade-related exhibits and social guests.