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The image is a newspaper clipping from the "Waterbury, Conn. Republican" dated April 23, 1948. The headline reads "Museums Left Rockefeller Art Treasures." The article reports on the will of the late Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, which was filed for probate. According to the will, she left various art objects to museums in New York, Chicago, and Cambridge, Mass. Her personal and household possessions were bequeathed to her children, with the exception of undisclosed items given to the Museum of Modern Art, which she helped found.

Key points from the article include:

• Abby Aldrich Rockefeller's estate was valued at less than $800,000, excluding the trust fund set up by her mother, which was divided among her children.
• Oriental miniatures were left to her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., until his death, after which they would go to Harvard's Fogg Museum of Art.
• Several drawings by Jean Francois Millet and a painting by Paul Cezanne were bequeathed to the Art Institute of Chicago.
• A painting by Vincent Van Gogh was left to the City of New York.
• The Museum of Modern Art received more than 50 art objects, provided it gives notice of possession within 60 days.
• Bequests of $7,000 each were made to her chauffeur, cook, and two maids.
• John D. Rockefeller Jr. and John D. Rockefeller 3d were named executors of the will.

The article is part of a press clipping bureau service, as indicated by the header at the top.

The image shows a press clipping from the Waterbury Republican, dated April 23, 1948. The headline reads "Museums Left Rockefeller Art Treasures." The article reports that the will of the late Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, filed for probate, bequeathed numerous objects of art to museums in New York, Chicago, and Cambridge, Massachusetts. These bequests included her personal and household possessions, with an estimated value of less than $500,000, in addition to a substantial endowment to the Museum of Modern Art, which she helped found.

Key points mentioned in the article:

• Mrs. Rockefeller’s interest in a trust fund, set up by her mother, was divided among her children.
• Specific bequests include 26 Oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., for his lifetime, then to Harvard College for the Fogg Museum of Art.
• Two Seurat drawings, "Jeune Fille, a l'Ombrelle" and "Jeune Fille," were left to the Art Institute of Chicago.
• A painting by Sargent, "Dr. Thomas R. Martin and his painting 'Corridor in the Hospital, St. Remy'," was bequeathed to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
• The Museum of Modern Art was given the right to possess all four objects after 20 or more years if they desired, otherwise, they could possess them within 60 days of the will's probate.
• Additional bequests of $7,000 each were made to 14 nieces and nephews.
• John D. Rockefeller 3rd and Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller were named executors of the will.

The press clipping is from Bubelles's Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street, New York, with a telephone number of Barclay 7-5371, and the bureau's establishment is noted as 1888. The clipping has a stamped date of April 23, 1948.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Waterbury Republican dated April 23, 1948. The headline reads "Museums Left Rockefeller Art Treasures." The article discusses the will of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, who left various artworks to museums in New York, Chicago, and Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Key points from the article include:

• Abby Aldrich Rockefeller's will, filed for probate, bequeathed personal possessions and a significant portion of her estate to museums.
• Her interest in art was extensive, and she left behind 26 Oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., to be held for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art.
• Two Seurat drawings, "Jeune Fille à l'Ombreble" and "Jeune Fille aux Fleurs," were given to the Art Institute of Chicago.
• Additional artworks by Vincent van Gogh and a painting titled "Corridor" by Henri Rousseau were bequeathed to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
• The Museum of Modern Art was given the right to possess these artworks if they could be acquired within 50 years from the date of Rockefeller's death, or if within 60 days of the will's probate.

The article also notes that the total value of the estate left to museums was less than $500,000. The executors of the will were John D. Rockefeller Jr. and Nelson Rockefeller. The article is sourced from a press clipping service from Buchelles, established in 1888.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Waterbury, Connecticut Republican, dated April 2, 1948. The headline reads "Museums Left Rockefeller Art Treasures," and the article discusses the will of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, which was filed for probate.

Key points from the article include:

• Abby Aldrich Rockefeller left objects of art to museums in New York, Chicago, and Cambridge, Massachusetts.
• She left her personal and household possessions to her family members.
• The total value of the residuary estate and the trust fund was estimated to be less than $500,000.
• Twenty-six Oriental miniatures were left to her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., until his death, after which they were to be given to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art.
• Two Seurat drawings ("Jeune Fille a l'Ombreille" and "Jeune Fille") and a drawing of "The Fountain of Youth" by Van Gogh were bequeathed to the Art Institute of Chicago.
• A drawing by Pierre-Auguste Renoir and a painting by Henri Matisse were left to the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
• The Metropolitan Museum of Art was also left a painting by Paul Cézanne ("Corridor in the Hospital, St. Remy").
• The Museum of Modern Art received the right to possess the four objects mentioned above if they were not displayed within 50 years or if the museum wanted them within 60 days of the will's probate.
• Smaller gifts were made to 14 nieces and nephews.
• John D. Rockefeller Jr., Abby Aldrich Rockefeller's husband, and Nelson Rockefeller were named executors of the will.

The image is a clipping from a newspaper article titled "Museums Left Rockefeller Art Treasures," dated April 2, 1948, from the Waterbury Republican. The article details the probate of the will of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, who passed away on April 22.

Key points of the article include:

1. Art Donations: The will left various objects of art to museums in New York, Chicago, and Cambridge, Massachusetts. These included personal and household possessions.

2. Bequests to Museums:

   • Art Institute of Chicago: Received 26 Oriental miniatures, bequeathed by John D. Rockefeller Jr. until his death, after which they would go to the Fogg Museum at Harvard College.
   • Metropolitan Museum of Art: Received two Seurat drawings ("Jeune Fille à l'Ombrellle" and "Jeune Fille en Bleu"), a Son of Man painting, and a painting by Corot. Additionally, they were granted the right to possess four more objects for 50 years if they were not claimed within 60 days of the will’s probate.
   • Museum of Modern Art: Was given the right to possess all objects of art that were not claimed by other institutions within 60 days of the will’s probate.

3. Financial Bequests: The article mentions that gifts made during Mrs. Rockefeller's lifetime were valued at less than $7,000 each, and these gifts were made to 14 nieces and nephews.

4. Trust Fund: Mrs. Rockefeller’s interest in a trust fund set up by her mother was divided among her children.

5. Executors: John D. Rockefeller Jr. and Nelson A. Rockefeller were named executors of the will.

6. Valuation: The total value of the residuary estate and trust fund was less than $500,000.

The article highlights the significant contributions of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller to the art world through her bequests to prominent museums.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Waterbury Republican in Waterbury, Connecticut, dated April 23, 1948. The article, titled "Museums Left Rockefeller Art Treasures," details the contents of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller's will concerning her art collections and personal possessions.

Key points from the article include:

1. Distribution to Museums: Abby Aldrich Rockefeller's will specifies that many of her art objects are to be left to museums in New York, Chicago, and Cambridge, Massachusetts. Additionally, her personal and household possessions will be divided among her family members.

2. Value of the Estate: The total value of the estate was not disclosed in the will, but it was noted that her art collection alone is estimated to be worth millions.

3. Trust Fund: Mrs. Rockefeller established a trust fund for her children, with the interest from this fund divided among them. The principal was to be distributed in April, although the total amount of the trust fund was less than $500,000.

4. Specific Bequests:

   • John D. Rockefeller, Jr.: Received 26 Oriental miniatures.
   • Harvard College: Received a set of drawings by George C. Lambdin.
   • Seurat Drawings: Two drawings by Seurat ("Jeune Fille à l'Ombrelle" and "Jeune Femme se Poudrant") were bequeathed to the Art Institute of Chicago.
   • Village Scene by Van Gogh: Left to the Whitney Museum of American Art.
   • "Corridor of the Hospital, St. Remy" by Van Gogh: Bequeathed to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, though the museum was given the option to choose between this painting and another object, due to a rule limiting the number of bequests it can accept within a specific time frame.

5. Lifetime Gifts: During her lifetime, Mrs. Rockefeller made several smaller gifts, each valued at less than $1,000, to various individuals and institutions.

6. Executors: The executors of her will were her two sons, John D. Rockefeller 3rd and Nelson A. Rockefeller.

Overall, the article highlights the significant contributions of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller to various museums and the careful distribution of her extensive art collection and personal estate.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Waterbury, Conn. Republican dated April 23, 1948. The headline reads "Museums Left Rockefeller Art Treasures." The article reports that the will of the late Abby Aldrich Rockefeller left objects of art to museums in New York, Chicago, and Cambridge, Massachusetts. Personal and household possessions were left to her family members, and a residuary estate of undisclosed value went to the Museum of Modern Art, which she helped to found.

The article mentions that Mrs. Rockefeller's interest in a trust fund set up by her mother was divided among her children. It states the total residuary estate and trust fund were less than $500,000. Twenty-six Oriental miniatures were left to her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., until his death, after which they would go to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art.

Additionally, two Seurat drawings were bequeathed to the Art Institute of Chicago. Vincent van Gogh's drawing "Village of Ste. Marie" and his painting "Corridor of the Hospital, St. Remy" were bequeathed to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Museum of Modern Art was given the right to possess all four objects for 25 to 50 years, provided it gives notice within 60 days of the will's probate.

The article notes bequests of $7,000 each were made to 14 nieces and nephews and that Mrs. Rockefeller's husband and two sons, John D. Rockefeller 3d and Nelson A. Rockefeller, were named executors of the will.

This is a photograph of a paper clipping from a press clipping bureau named Burrelle's. It is an article from the "Waterbury, Conn. Republican" and it appears to be dated "APR 23 1948" as stamped on the paper. The headline of the clipping reads "Museums Left Rockefeller Art Treasures."

The article details that the will of the late Abby Aldrich Rockefeller was filed for probate and that this will bequeathed various objects of art to museums in New York, Chicago, and Cambridge, Mass. It mentions her contribution to the Museum of Modern Art and notes that she left all her personal and household possessions to family members, as well as a residuary estate to the Museum of Modern Art. It's indicated that the value of the trust fund was less than $500,000.

The article also lists specific art pieces left to certain institutions, like 26 Oriental miniatures to her husband, and upon his death to be given to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art. Some Seurat drawings and Van Gogh’s painting of "Village Street in Auvers" and his painting "Corridor of the Hospital, St. Remy" were bequeathed to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Further details tell about the Museum of Modern Art having the right to possess all four objects for not less than 25 or more than 50 years if it so desires after the will's probate. There were also bequests of $7,000 each, less gifts made during her lifetime, to 14 nieces and nephews.

The clipping concludes by stating that Mrs. Rockefeller's husband and two sons, John D. Rockefeller 3d and Nelson A. Rockefeller, were named executors of the will.

It should be noted that the article is cut off on the right side, which may mean that some additional text is missing. The address and contact details of the bureau are provided at the top, with the establishment date "ESTABLISHED 1888" and a phone number "BArclay 7-5371."

(Note: The description provided is based upon visual inspection of the clipping; actual historical facts are not verified and should be cross-referenced with reliable sources for accuracy.)

The image depicts a vintage newspaper clipping from the Waterbury Republican dated April 23, 1948. The article is titled "Museums Left Rockefeller Art Treasures" and reports on the will of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, the late wife of John D. Rockefeller Jr. The clipping is displayed on a light-colored background, giving it an antique or historical feel.

Key Details from the Article:

1. Subject: The article discusses the distribution of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller's art collection and estate following her death.
2. Location: The article is from Waterbury, Connecticut, and mentions New York, Chicago, and Cambridge, Massachusetts, as locations where her art objects were held.
3. Art Treasures:
   • The will specifies that objects of art from her personal and household collections, along with a residual estate of undisclosed value, were bequeathed to museums.
   • Notable items mentioned include:
     • Twenty-six Oriental miniatures left to her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., to be given to the Harvard Art Museum.
     • Two Seurat drawings: "L'Ombrelle" and "Jeune Fille" bequeathed to the Art Institute of Chicago.
     • Von Gogh's drawing "Vallée de Marquette" and his painting "Corridor of the Hospital, St. Remy" bequeathed to the Museum of Modern Art.
     • Four objects of modern art were given to the Museum of Modern Art, but the right to possess them was reserved for 60 years, after which they could be claimed by her family if desired.
4. Trust Fund:
   • A trust fund set up by her mother was divided among her children. The valuation of the estate was not made public, but it was understood that the total of the estate and the trust fund was less than $500,000.
5. Other Bequests:
   • Bequests of $7,000 each were made to 14 nieces and nephews.
   • John D. Rockefeller Jr., Mrs. Rockefeller's husband, and two sons; John D. Rockefeller III and Nelson A. Rockefeller, were named executors of the will.

Visual Elements:

• The article is presented in a classic newspaper layout with a headline in bold, capitalized letters.
• The text is printed in a serif font, typical of mid-20th-century newspapers.
• The top of the clipping includes the header of Bufelle's Press Clipping Bureau, indicating it was part of a collection of press clippings. The header also includes the establishment year (1888) and the address: 165 Church Street, New York.

The overall presentation suggests the clipping is a historical document, likely preserved for its significance in art and philanthropy.

The image is a clipping from a newspaper featuring an article titled "Museums Left Rockefeller Art Treasures." The clipping is dated April 23, 1948. The article discusses the will of the late Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, who left various objects of art to museums in New York, Chicago, and Cambridge, Massachusetts. These objects include personal and household possessions, as well as a residual estate of undisclosed value to the Museum of Modern Art, which she had previously supported.

The article mentions that Abby Aldrich Rockefeller's interest in a trust fund was divided among her mother, children, and the Museum of Modern Art. The Metropolitan Museum of Art received two Seurat drawings, "L'Ombrelle" and "Jeune Fille," which were bequeathed to the Art Institute of Chicago. Van Gogh's drawing "Village of St. Marie" and his painting "Corridor of the Hospital" were bequeathed to the Remy Museum of Art. The Museum of Modern Art was given the right to possess 25 or more objects for no less than 45 years if it gives notice within 60 days of its desire to possess them.

The article also notes that the total value of the residual estate was less than $500,000, and that Abby Aldrich Rockefeller's husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., will go to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art. The clipping is placed on a gray background, and the text is in black font, making it legible and clear.