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This image displays a clipping from a newspaper or magazine, mounted on a piece of light brown, slightly aged paper that has two hole punches on the right margin.

The clipping features a black-and-white, detailed architectural sketch or engraving of a grand, ornate building with a prominent, pointed central tower or spire — characteristic of High Victorian Gothic or Richardsonian Romanesque architecture. The building is depicted at an angle, showing its front facade and a portion of its side, with visible staircases leading up to its entrance.

Above the image, handwritten in red ink, are the words: “GLOBE MARCH 2, 1975”, indicating the source and date of the clipping. This likely refers to The Boston Globe.

Below the illustration, there is a printed paragraph of text, which reads:

“‘H. H. Richardson and His Office.’ Selected drawings. By James F. O’Gorman. Godine, 250 pp., $25. Everything from casual sketches to formal drawings by the architect of Trinity Church and countless other buildings, and one of the great figures of our culture. Text by the editor of the Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians and the drawings have been chosen from the Harvard College Library archives where the Richardson collection is kept.”

Summary:

This clipped article, dated March 2, 1975, is a review or feature about a book by James F. O’Gorman titled “H. H. Richardson and His Office”. It highlights the architectural drawings of Henry Hobson Richardson — noted for designing Trinity Church in Boston — and mentions that the drawings were sourced from the Harvard College Library archives. The accompanying visual is an example of his architectural style, likely one of the drawings from the book. The entire clipping is preserved on a larger sheet for archival or scrapbooking purposes.

The image shows a scanned page of paper with a photograph and a piece of text attached to it. The photograph is a black-and-white illustration of a gothic-style building, possibly a church, featuring a prominent tower with a spire and intricate stonework. The text below the photograph mentions a book titled "H. H. Richardson and His Office," authored by James F. O’Gorman. The book is described as containing a collection of drawings by H. H. Richardson, a renowned architect, including both casual sketches and formal drawings from his work on Trinity Church and other buildings. The text also notes that the drawings have been selected from the Harvard College Library archives.

The photograph is labeled "GLOBE MARCH 2, 1975" in red marker at the top. The paper appears to be aged, with a yellowed appearance, and there are two holes on the right side, suggesting it might be part of a binder or collection.

This image shows a page from a book or document placed on a flat surface. The page contains a photograph of a detailed architectural sketch of a building, likely a church or cathedral, with a prominent spire and intricate design elements. Above the photograph, there is handwritten text in red ink that reads "GLOBE MARCH 2, 1975." Below the photograph, there is a caption that reads:

"H. H. Richardson and His Office." Selected drawings. By James F. O'Gorman. Godine, 220 pp., $25. Everything from casual sketches to formal drawings by the architect of Trinity Church and countless other buildings, and one of the great figures of our culture. Text by the editor of the Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians and the drawings have been chosen from the Harvard College Library archives where the Richardson collection is kept.

The page is slightly off-center on the surface, with shadows visible at the top and bottom edges. The background is a plain, light-colored surface.

A paper is placed on a gray surface. The paper has a rectangular shape, and a small hole is present on the right side. The paper has a white rectangular paper attached to it, which has the text "GLOBE MARCH 2, 1975" written on it. The paper has a drawing of a building with a tower and a balcony. A watermark is present on the bottom right corner of the white paper.

The image shows a page with a drawing of a building and text. The drawing depicts a building with a tower and a steeple, and it appears to be a church. The text reads "GLOBE MARCH 2, 1975" and includes information about the book "H. H. Richardson and His Office" by James F. O'Gorman, which features selected drawings by the architect. The text also mentions that the drawings have been chosen from the Harvard College Library archives and that the Richardson collection is kept there.

The image depicts a mounted sketch or drawing placed on a beige archival folder. The sketch illustrates a detailed architectural structure, likely a church or institutional building, characterized by its ornate design. The building features a prominent spire, multiple arched windows, and intricate detailing typical of Gothic or Victorian architecture. The sketch is rendered in a monochromatic style, possibly using ink or pencil, and is signed or labeled at the top with the handwritten text "GLOBE MARCH 2, 1975."

Below the sketch, there is a caption or description that reads:

"H. H. Richardson and His Office: Selected drawings. By James F. O'Gorman. Godine, 228 pp., $25. Everything from casual sketches to formal drawings by the architect of Trinity Church and countless other buildings, and one of the great figures of our culture. Text by the editor of the Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians and the drawings have been chosen from the Harvard College Library archives where the Richardson collection is kept."

The folder itself has a simple, utilitarian design with a perforated edge, suggesting it is part of an archival or organizational system. The overall presentation indicates that this is a preserved or curated item, likely from an architectural or historical archive, emphasizing the significance of the depicted building and the artist or architect associated with it.

This image depicts a newspaper clipping affixed to a sheet of paper. On the clipping, there is an architectural drawing of a detailed building with a steeply pitched roof, ornate facades, and Gothic-inspired design elements. The building features arched windows, decorative stonework, and a tower-like structure.

Above the clipping, handwritten text reads, "Globe March 2, 1975," suggesting this is an article from the Boston Globe dated March 2, 1975. Beneath the image, there is printed text describing the source material and referencing "H. H. Richardson and His Office," a work addressing the architectural drawings of H.H. Richardson. It mentions the Harvard College Library archives as the housing location for the Richardson collection. The background page is light brown with a small punched hole on the right side.

A piece of brown scrapbook/cardstock with a single newspaper clipping mounted in the center. The clipping is a grayscale illustration/photo of a Gothic Revival church or similar stone building, featuring a tall pointed spire, steep roof, arched windows, and ornate detailing. At the top of the clipping, someone has handwritten in red: “GLOBE MARCH 7, 1975.” The bottom of the clipping contains a small caption about H. H. Richardson and his office. The page has two punched holes along the right edge for a binder.

This image features a newspaper clipping from the publication titled "GLOBE" dated March 21, 1975. The clipping itself is mounted on what appears to be a brown paperboard with a slightly darker brown border. The clipping shows a detailed architectural sketch of a building which seems to be a church or cathedral, given the presence of a cross at the top of the steeple.

At the bottom of the clipping, there's a caption that provides information about the sketch. According to the caption, the sketch represents the work of H.H. Richardson and is titled "His Office." It's described as a stylized drawing by James F. O'Gorman, who apparently is one of the greatest of all critics on the subject of architecture, and it mentions that sketches by such a renowned figure are rare. Additionally, the caption references the journal from which this information is gathered, the "Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians," and specifies that the drawing is housed as part of the Richardson collection in Keppel.

It's interesting to note that the drawing features prominent Gothic Revival architectural elements, such as pointed arches and intricate stonework, suggesting the period in which Richardson worked, recognized for his influence on American architecture. The overall condition of the clipping and paperboard suggests some aging, highlighting the historical value of the document.

The image shows an old newspaper clipping mounted on a brown board with two punched holes on the right side. The clipping features a detailed black-and-white sketch of an architectural building, highlighting its ornate and intricate design, including tall towers and arched windows. Above the sketch, handwritten in red ink, is the note "GLOBE MARCH 21, 1975." Below the sketch, there is a typed caption that reads:

"'H. H. Richardson and His Office.' Selected drawings. By James F. O'Gorman. Godine, 220 pp., $25. Everything from casual sketches to formal drawings by the architect of Trinity Church and countless other buildings, and one of the great figures of our culture. Text by the editor of the Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians and the drawings have been chosen from the Harvard College Library archives where the Richardson collection is kept."