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Fogg Museum of Art Harvard College Cambridge MA Postcard 1910 Robbins Bros. The architectural detail, from the grand columns to the inscribed 'FOGG MVSEVM OF ART', captures the academic prestige of the Ivy League institution during the early 20th century. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This vintage color lithograph postcard features the original Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard College in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The image showcases the classical architecture of the Hunt Hall building, which served as the first home for the Fogg Museum before the collection moved to its current location. The architectural detail, from the grand columns to the inscribed 'FOGG MVSEVM OF ART', captures the academic prestige of the Ivy League institution during the early 20th century. Published by Robbins Bros. of Boston and Germany, this divided back postcard is a wonderful example of early American lithography. The reverse side features a clear Cambridge, Mass. postmark from June 7, 1910, along with a handwritten message and a flag-style cancellation mark. This piece serves as a historical record of Harvard's campus evolution and is a perfect addition for collectors of university memorabilia, Massachusetts history, or fine art museum architecture.