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This image displays a collection of aged, yellowed paper clippings arranged on a plain, light gray surface, likely mounted for archival or display purposes.

The items include:

1. A Business Card or Letterhead:

   • Located in the upper left, this is from "Burrelle's", a Press Clipping Bureau.
   • It features a distinctive logo with the name "Burrelle's" written in a flowing script, incorporating a pair of scissors into the lettering.
   • It states: "ESTABLISHED 1889" and provides the phone number "BArcay 7-5371".
   • The address is listed as "165 Church Street - New York".
   • Below this, it identifies the publication as "NEW YORK, N. Y. DAILY NEWS" and includes circulation figures: "Circ. D. 2,354,444 S. 4,599,524".
   • A stamped date, "APR 27 1949", is visible near the bottom of this card.

2. A Newspaper Article Clipping:

   • This is the main text piece, appearing to be from the Daily News mentioned above.
   • The headline, in large, bold, sans-serif font, reads: "Enter Will of Mrs. John D."
   • The body of the article, though partially cut off, reports on the will of the late Abby Aldrich Rockefeller.
   • It states that her estate was valued at "less than $500,000" and that the will was filed for probate.
   • The article details that she left bequests of approximately $100,000 to relatives and left the residuary estate to the Museum of Modern Art.
   • It also notes that she left her collection of "Oriental miniatures" to her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., with instructions that they should pass to Harvard College upon his death. The article mentions the collection will go to "the Fogg Museum of Art" at Harvard.
   • A separate, smaller fragment to the right of the main article mentions, "Mrs. Rockefeller died April 5."

The overall visual impression is one of historical documentation, capturing a moment from 1949 regarding the estate settlement of a prominent figure. The clipping has been preserved with its source identification (Burrelle's and the Daily News), and the date stamp provides a clear temporal context for when this information was compiled.

The image shows a collection of vintage clippings and a business card. Here are the details:

1. Business Card:

   • The card is from "Barrelle's Press Clipping Bureau," established in 1888.
   • The contact information includes the phone number "BARclay 7-5371" and the address "165 Church Street, New York."
   • It mentions the "New York, N.Y. Daily News" with circulation figures: D. 2,354,444, S. 4,599,524.

2. Clippings:

   • The main clipping is titled "Enter Will of Mrs. John D." and discusses the late Abby Aldrich Rockefeller's will.
   • It mentions that her estate was valued at "less than $500,000" and was left to the Museum of Modern Art after bequests to relatives.
   • There's a note indicating that Mrs. Rockefeller died in April 5.
   • Another clipping mentions Harvard College and a collection of Oriental miniatures that were to be passed to Harvard upon the death of John D. Rockefeller Jr.
   • The clippings are cut from a newspaper and are slightly aged, with some red markings on the edges.

The overall context suggests the image might be part of a collection of historical news clippings and business materials.

This image shows two pieces of paper:

1. Top Piece: A business card for "Burrell's Press Clipping Bureau," which is established in 1888. The card includes the address "165 Church Street, New York" and a phone number "BArcay 7-5371." It also mentions "NEW YORK, N.Y. DAILY NEWS" with circulation numbers "Circ. D. 2,354,444 S. 4,599,524."

2. Bottom Piece: A newspaper clipping with the headline "Enter Will of Mrs. John D." The article discusses the estate left by Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, stating that her estate was valued at less than $500,000. The will was filed for probate in Surrogate's Court, and it mentions that she left various bequests to relatives and the Museum of Modern Art. Additionally, she left her Oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., with the instruction that they should pass to Harvard College upon his death. The clipping also notes that Mrs. Rockefeller died on April 5. There is a red underline under the phrase "Harvard College." The top right corner of the clipping mentions "the Fogg Museum of Art."

The image is a collage of three different clippings from newspapers. The top left clipping is a business card for Burrelles Press Clipping Bureau, with a date of April 2, 1949, and a location of 165 Church Street, New York. The top right clipping is a news article about the will of Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, who left her estate to the Fogg Museum of Art. The bottom clipping is another news article about the will of Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, who left her Oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., with instructions that they should pass to Harvard College upon his death.

The image consists of two pieces of paper that are clipped together. One of the papers has the name "Burrelle's" written on it, along with a logo that resembles a pair of scissors. It also includes the words "Press Clipping Bureau" and an address in New York. The other paper is a newspaper clipping with the headline "Enter Will of Mrs. John D." The clipping contains information about the will of Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, including details about her estate and bequests.

The image shows two vintage newspaper clippings from the New York Daily News, dated April 2, 1948. The clippings are mounted on a card or label from "Burelle's Press Clipping Bureau," established in 1889, located at 165 Church Street, New York. The label includes the newspaper's circulation details: "Circ. D. 2,354,444 S. 4,599,524."

Top Clipping:

• Headline: "Enter Will of Mrs. John D."
• Content: The article reports on the will of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, wife of John D. Rockefeller Jr. It states that her estate was valued at "less than $500,000" and was filed for probate in Surrogate's Court. The article also mentions that Mrs. Rockefeller left approximately $100,000 to relatives, while the residual estate was bequeathed to the Museum of Modern Art.

Bottom Clipping:

• Content: This portion of the clipping continues the story, elaborating on Mrs. Rockefeller's bequests. It notes that she also left her Oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., with instructions that they should pass to Harvard College upon his death. The article also mentions that Mrs. Rockefeller passed away on April 5, as noted by the Fogg Museum of Art.

Visual Details:

• The clippings are presented on aged, slightly worn paper with a sepia tone, typical of historical newspaper prints.
• The text is clearly legible, with key details such as dates, names, and financial figures prominently displayed.
• The overall presentation suggests these clippings were preserved for historical or archival purposes, likely by Burelle's Press Clipping Bureau.

This image captures a significant moment in the history of philanthropy and art patronage, highlighting the legacy of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller and her contributions to cultural institutions.

The image shows a small collage of clipped newspaper pieces laid on a gray background.

• On the left is a narrow vertical clipping from a press clipping bureau. It has a fancy script logo at the top and an address in New York (165 Church Street) with the words “PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU” and some publication stats.

• To the right and below is a larger horizontal clipping with a bold headline that reads something like “Enter Will of Mrs. John D.” The text appears to discuss a will and estate matters, mentioning a widow and estate values, and bequests to a major art museum. It also references bequests to her husband and items that were to pass to Harvard College (via the Harvard/Fogg Museum) after his death, and notes the date of death.

Overall, it looks like a mid-20th-century newspaper clipping about a prominent family's will and bequests, presented as a cut-and-paste collage.

The image shows a vintage press clipping from the "New York Daily News," dated "APR. 3, 1948," according to the printed date on the clipping. The small piece of paper is affixed to a card from "Buffelle's PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU" located at "165 Church Street - New York." The card also includes the information "ESTABLISHED 1888" and a telephone number "Barclay 7-5371."

The headline on the press clipping reads "Enter Will of Mrs. John D.," which is cut off due to the size of the clipping. The visible text below the headline suggests that it is detailing the will of the late Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, noting that she left an estate valued at "less than $500,000," which was revealed when the will was filed for probate.

A small, separate scrap of paper also includes part of the story, mentioning bequests of approximately $100,000 to relatives, leaving the residuary estate to the Museum of Modern Art, and instructions for her Oriental miniatures to pass to Harvard College upon her husband's death. It ends by saying the collection will go to Harvard. The scrap mentions "Mrs. Rockefeller died April 5."

This is a historical document, and such documents typically provide insights into past events and notable figures' lives, such as the dispersion of estates and philanthropic endeavors.

This is a newspaper clipping provided by Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau from the New York Daily News, dated April 7, 1949. The headline reads, "Enter Will of Mrs. John D." The article details the will of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, who left behind an estate valued at less than $500,000. Specifics include:

• Bequests of about $100,000 to relatives.
• The remainder of her estate was left to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).
• Mrs. Rockefeller also bequeathed her collection of Oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., stipulating that upon his death, they would pass to Harvard College to become part of the Fogg Museum of Art collection.
• The article also notes that Mrs. Rockefeller passed away on April 5.

This clipping is a historical document reflecting her contributions to art and culture through her philanthropic legacy.

This image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the New York Daily News, dated April 3, 1948, from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street, New York.

The main headline reads: "Enter Will of Mrs. John D."

The text of the article reveals that the late Abby Aldrich Rockefeller left an estate valued at less than $500,000. Her will, filed for probate in Surrogate's Court, included bequests of approximately $100,000 to relatives. The residuary estate was left to the Museum of Modern Art.

Additionally, Mrs. Rockefeller left her Oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., with instructions that they should pass to Harvard College upon his death. The article notes that upon the death of John D. Rockefeller Jr., the collection will go to the Fogg Museum of Art.

A small clipping on the right mentions that Mrs. Rockefeller died on April 5.