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This image shows a page from the "In the World of Art" section of The Boston Herald dated June 26, 1927. The page includes an article titled "Shown at Fogg Art Museum" by F.W. Coburn, discussing the opening of the Fogg Art Museum in Harvard. The article is accompanied by a portrait of a French gentleman by François Clouet, which is labeled at the bottom of the page.

The page also features another article on the right side, titled "Dedicate Fogg Museum of Art," which details the dedication ceremony of the museum. It mentions President Lowell presiding over the event and Bishop Lawrence leading in prayer. The article provides details about the museum's opening and its significance, including the presence of treasures from the Morgan Library.

The page has a vintage appearance, with sepia-toned text and images, reflecting the style of newspaper articles from the early 20th century. The background of the page shows a dark, possibly burgundy, notebook or binder where it is stored.

This image shows a newspaper clipping from "The Boston Herald," dated Sunday, June 26, 1927. The clipping is titled "In the World of Art" and discusses the Fogg Art Museum, which was newly housed at Quincy Street and Broadway, Cambridge, and was formally dedicated on the previous Monday. The article describes the museum's opening hours, the arrangement of the galleries, and the various collections on display, including lent collections and those owned by the museum.

The central part of the clipping features a portrait of a French gentleman by François Clouet. The article mentions that the museum will continue to display these collections through the summer and will be an active place of instruction and laboratory work as part of the Harvard summer school.

On the right side of the clipping, there is another article from The Herald, dated Tuesday, June 21, 1927, titled "Dedicate Fogg Museum of Art." This article describes the dedication ceremony presided over by Dr. Lowell, with Bishop Lawrence leading in prayer. It details the presence of several hundred invited guests from noted museums and universities, and the display of the university's art treasures.

The clipping provides a detailed account of the museum's features, such as the harmony of travertine and white plaster floors and steps, and the successful design of the building. It also mentions the museum's enrichment with various art pieces and the commemoration of Professor Norton with a sculptured likeness in a niche on the ground floor corridor.

This image shows a vintage newspaper clipping, likely preserved within a scrapbook or album, held open in a reddish-brown, leather-bound book with visible pages and a ribbon bookmark.

The clipping is from The Boston Herald, dated Sunday, June 26, 1927, and features a special section titled “In the World of Art” written by F. W. Coburn.

The main article is focused on the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, which had been formally dedicated on June 21, 1927 (as mentioned in a separate article on the right page). The article describes the museum’s new location on Quincy Street and Broadway, Cambridge, its daily hours (excluding Sundays and legal holidays), and the architectural and aesthetic principles guiding its design, including the use of "travertine and white plaster" and "gray stone floors."

Key highlights from the article include:

• Harvard’s Orientalia Enriched: It notes the addition of significant collections of ancient Greek art, including 59 18th-century carved oak ceiling panels from Dijon and French Renaissance capitals from Montier-Saint-Benoit.
• Portrait of a French Gentleman: A black-and-white photo reproduction of the famous painting by François Clouet is featured prominently, described as “Shown at Fogg Art Museum.”
• Prof. Norton Commemorated: The article mentions a niche in the ground floor corridor dedicated to the late Professor Charles Eliot Norton, containing sculptures he acquired, including a Roman bust of a young girl.
• Treasures from the Morgan Library: It highlights the loan of medieval manuscripts and artifacts from J. Pierpont Morgan’s collection, including enamel, ivory, and metalwork pieces, such as a 15th-century French reliquary and a Romanesque capital.

The right-hand page of the newspaper features two more articles:

• “DEDICATE FOGG MUSEUM OF ART”: This article details the dedication ceremony, naming President Lowell as presiding officer, and noting that Bishop Lawrence led in prayer. It also mentions the attendance of guests and the reading of a poem by Prof. Grandgent.
• “BISHOP LAWRENCE LEADS IN PRAYERS”: A continuation or related report on the religious aspect of the dedication.

The overall tone of the articles is celebratory and informative, capturing a significant moment in American cultural history—the opening and enrichment of one of the nation's leading university art museums. The physical presentation of the page—aged, yellowed paper bound in a book—adds historical weight and suggests it was a cherished record of the event.

The image depicts an open book with newspaper clippings attached to its pages. The book appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings from the Boston Herald, dated between June 21 and June 28, 1927. The clippings are attached with a paper string, and the book's pages are bound with a brown cover. The clippings feature articles and images related to the dedication of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The articles include details about the museum's opening, the dedication ceremony, and the significance of the museum's collection. The images accompanying the articles show a portrait of a French gentleman, a depiction of Dr. Lowell presiding over a Harvard ceremony, and a photograph of the museum's interior.

The image shows a page from an old newspaper. The newspaper is open, and the page is folded in half. The newspaper is titled "The Boston Herald" and the date is June 28, 1927. The page contains several articles, including one about a portrait of a French gentleman by Francois Clouet, and another about the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge. The page also contains advertisements and other news items.

The image depicts an open book or newspaper, showcasing two facing pages from a publication dated Sunday, June 28, 1927, titled "The Boston Herald." The left page is titled "In the World of Art" and features an article discussing the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The article provides details about the museum's new housing at Quincy Street and Broadway, its opening schedule, and its collections, which include works from various cultures and time periods. It also highlights the museum's role as an active center for instruction and research, emphasizing its significance in the art world.

The right page, dated Tuesday, June 21, 1927, is titled "HERALD" and contains a headline: "DEDICATE FOGG MUSEUM OF ART." This article discusses the dedication ceremony of the Fogg Art Museum, mentioning key figures such as Dr. Lowell Presides and Bishop Lawrence Leads in Prayer. The text elaborates on the event, including speeches and the involvement of notable individuals, such as President Lowell and Bishop Lawrence, who officiated the dedication. The article also references the museum's collections, noting its acquisition of treasures from the Morgan Library, including illuminated manuscripts and other significant artworks.

The layout includes a central illustration on the left page, depicting a portrait of a French gentleman by François Clouet, which serves as a visual complement to the article about the Fogg Art Museum. The overall design is typical of early 20th-century newspapers, with clear typography, structured columns, and a mix of textual and visual content. The pages are slightly worn, suggesting age and historical significance.

The image shows a page from a vintage newspaper titled "THE BOSTON HERALD, SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 1927," specifically from a section called "In the World of Art." The main article on this page, authored by F. W. Coburn, focuses on an art exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, detailing new additions and the nature of the collections, including a special mention of the "Portrait of a French gentleman" by François Clouet.

The main picture on the page is a faded black and white portrait of a man in historical attire, although the man's face has been obscured. The text discusses aspects of the museum, the art collections, certain notable items, and upcoming exhibitions.

To the right of this page is a standalone newspaper clipping dated "TUESDAY, JUNE 21," which highlights the dedication of the Fogg Museum of Art, mentioning Dr. Lowell presiding over simple exercises at Harvard and Bishop Lawrence leading in prayer.

The overall presentation shows a historical archival display with the newspaper pages mounted on a board or inside a frame. The display aims to preserve and showcase the art section of the Boston Herald from the late 1920s.

This is a scanned image of a newspaper page titled "The Boston Herald, Sunday, June 26, 1927." The focus is an article titled “In the World of Art.” Within the article, there is a photograph captioned “Portrait of a French gentleman. By Francois Clouet.” The photograph itself has been digitally obscured.

The page describes the inauguration of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, detailing its dedication and arrangements. Additional articles discuss museum content, including exhibitions and contributions from various collections. The text is organized in columns, typical of newspapers, and the edges of the page are worn, indicative of age. A burgundy binding is visible along the left margin, suggesting this is part of a bound volume collection.

• A scanned page from an old newspaper or scrapbook.
• At the top is a header that reads “In the World of Art” with small decorative illustrations on either side.
• The main feature shows a large grayscale reproduction of a painting, captioned “Portrait of a French gentleman. By François Clouet.”
• The headline beneath the header says “Shown at Fogg Art Museum,” indicating the article is about the Fogg Art Museum display.
• Surrounding the image are dense columns of text (news/writing about art and museum news) and a side column with a smaller headline about “Dedicat[ion] Fogg Museum of Art” and related items.
• The page is aged and yellowed, with a protective or faded patch obscuring part of the central image.

The image shows an open newspaper or magazine spread out, displaying various articles and headlines. It is a historical document from "The Boston Herald," dated Sunday, June 28, 1924, as indicated in the upper right-hand corner. The section in view is titled "In the World of Art," suggesting that the articles pertain to art exhibitions, culture, or museum events. A particular headline "Shown at Fogg Art Museum" suggests an article about an exhibition or specific artworks displayed at the Fogg Art Museum.

To the left, there's an article with a continuation marker indicating more text on a following page or section. The left page partially shows other headlines and text that seem related to cultural events or art topics, including a mention of Harvard University's library. The color of the paper suggests it is aged, with some discoloration and slight wear, characteristic of old newspaper material. The newspaper is physically placed within the pages of a large book or binder, as evidenced by the red-edged page border on the left side, which is traditionally seen in bound books. There is a fabric bookmark attached to the spine of the book, left hanging over the edge, which readers commonly use to mark specific pages.