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The image shows a clipping from a newspaper, specifically from the "Yonkers, N.Y. Herald-Statesman" dated April 23, 1948. The clipping is titled "Mrs. Rockefeller Will Husband Oriental Art" and announces that Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller left her husband, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., her Oriental miniatures, which were to be given to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art upon her husband's death. The text further details that 14 nieces and nephews were to each receive $7,000, and the residuary estate was willed to the Museum of Modern Art. It also mentions that a source close to the family stated the total value would be less than $500,000. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, and Nelson A. Rockefeller were named executors. The top of the clipping includes a logo and contact information for "Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau," which was established in 1888. The text and design suggest this is a historical document with significant cultural and historical context.

This image shows a vintage newspaper clipping from the Yonkers, N.Y., Herald-Statesman, dated April 23, 1948. The clipping is from a press clipping service called Burvelle's, which was established in 1888 and located at 165 Church Street, New York. The clipping has a circulation number of D. 30,909.

The article is titled "Mrs. Rockefeller Wills Husband Oriental Art." It reports that Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller left her Oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., as disclosed in her will filed the previous day. The article further states that at his death, the miniatures are to be given to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art.

The article also mentions that fourteen nieces and nephews were bequeathed $7,000 each, minus gifts made during her lifetime. The residuary estate was willed to the Museum of Modern Art. A source close to the family estimated that the $7,000 gifts and the residuary estate would amount to less than $500,000. The executors named in the will are John D. Rockefeller, Jr., John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, and Nelson A. Rockefeller.

This image displays a historical newspaper clipping mounted on a press clipping bureau slip, dated April 23, 1948.

Top Section: Bureau Slip

At the top is a light cream-colored cardboard slip from “Burrelle’s,” a press clipping service. Its logo features the name “Burrelle’s” in a flowing blue script with a pair of scissors integrated into the lettering. Below the logo, it states “ESTABLISHED 1888” and provides a phone number: “BArcIay 7-5371.”

The bureau is identified as:

• PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU
• 165 Church Street - New York

It also indicates the newspaper source and circulation:

• YONKERS, N. Y.
• HERALD-STATESMAN
• Circ. D. 30,909

The date “APR 23 1948” is stamped in blue ink across the lower portion of the slip.

Bottom Section: Newspaper Article

Attached below the slip is the actual newspaper clipping, printed on aged, beige paper. The headline reads:

Mrs. Rockefeller Wills Husband Oriental Art

The article, datelined “NEW YORK, (AP)—”, reports on the will of Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller. Key points include:

• She bequeathed her collection of Oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller, Jr..
• Upon his death, the miniatures are to be donated to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art.
• She left $7,000 each to fourteen nieces and nephews (minus lifetime gifts).
• The residuary estate was willed to the Museum of Modern Art.
• A source close to the family estimated that the $7,000 gifts and the residuary estate would total less than $500,000.
• The executors of the estate are named as: John D. Rockefeller, Jr., John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, and Nelson A. Rockefeller.

The clipping shows signs of age, including slight discoloration and a blue highlighter mark underlining the phrase “Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art.”

This artifact is a preserved record of a significant philanthropic bequest by a major American arts patron.

The image shows a clipping from the Yonkers Herald-Statesman, dated April 23, 1948. The clipping is from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street in New York. The clipping reports on the will of Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, who left her Oriental art collection to her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr. The collection is to be given to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art. The article mentions that the collection includes 14 nieces and nephews, each receiving gifts of $7,000, minus gifts made during her lifetime and the residual estate. The residual estate was willed to the Museum of Modern Art, with the family receiving less than $500,000. The executors of the will are John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, and Nelson A. Rockefeller.

The image shows a clipping from a newspaper article with a date of April 23, 1948. The clipping is from the "New York Herald-Statesman" and is about Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, who left her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., her Oriental art collection upon his death. The collection consists of fourteen pieces and is valued at $7,000 each, with additional gifts made during her lifetime and the residue of her estate. The collection is to be given to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art. The article also mentions that the $7,000 gifts and the residue of her estate would amount to less than $500,000. The executors of the estate are John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, and Nelson A. Rockefeller. The clipping is from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888, with a location in Yonkers, New York.

The image shows a vintage press clipping from the Yonkers Herald-Statesman, dated April 23, 1948, with a circulation of 30,909. The clipping is from Burrell's Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street, New York, and bears the establishment year 1888 along with the address BArclay 7-5371.

Description of the Clipping Content:

The headline reads: "Mrs. Rockefeller Wills Husband Oriental Art". The article, attributed to the Associated Press (AP), reports on the will of Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, the wife of John D. Rockefeller, Jr.. Key details from the article include:

1. Bequest of Oriental Art:

   • Mrs. Rockefeller left her Oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., who filed the will the previous day.

2. Donation to Harvard:

   • Upon her death, the miniatures were to be given to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Art Museum.

3. Inheritance for Family Members:

   • Fourteen nieces and nephews were bequeathed $7,000 each, after accounting for gifts made during her lifetime.
   • The residual estate was willed to the Museum of Modern Art.

4. Executors:

   • John D. Rockefeller, Jr., John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, and Nelson A. Rockefeller were named as executors of the will.

5. Financial Details:

   • A source close to the family indicated that the $7,000 gifts and the residual estate would amount to less than $500,000.

The clipping is presented on aged, yellowed paper, reflecting its historical nature and the era in which it was published. The layout includes typical newspaper formatting, with the headline in bold, followed by the article text in a standard serif font. The overall design and typography are characteristic of mid-20th-century newspaper clippings.

The image is a scanned newspaper clipping from April 23, 1948, with a headline that reads "Mrs. Rockefeller Wills Husband Oriental Art." The clipping is placed on top of a business card for Burrell's Press Clipping Bureau.

Business Card:

• The business card is beige and features the company name "Burrell's" in blue cursive font at the top.
• Below the company name, it states "ESTABLISHED 1888" in smaller blue text.
• The card also includes the company's address: "165 Church Street - New York."
• Additionally, it lists the city and state as "YONKERS, N.Y." and the publication name as "HERALD-STATESMAN."
• The circulation number is given as "Circ. D. 30,909."
• The date "APR 23 1948" is handwritten in pencil on the card.

Newspaper Clipping:

• The newspaper clipping is yellowed and appears to be from the same date as the business card.
• The headline reads "Mrs. Rockefeller Wills Husband Oriental Art" in large black font.
• The article discusses the will of Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, who left her Oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
• According to the article, Mrs. Rockefeller's will disclosed that she had filed her Oriental miniatures with her husband.
• The article also mentions that fourteen nieces and nephews were bequeathed $7,000 each, minus gifts made during her lifetime, and that the residuary estate was willed to the Museum of Modern Art.
• A source close to the family is quoted as saying that the $7,000 gifts and the residuary estate would amount to less than $500,000.
• The article concludes by stating that John D. Rockefeller, Jr., John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, and Nelson A. Rockefeller were named executors.

Background:

• The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing a historical newspaper clipping and a vintage business card. The clipping offers insight into the life and legacy of Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, while the business card highlights the services offered by Burrell's Press Clipping Bureau.

The image presents a scanned or photographed collection of two vintage items: a press clipping bureau card and a newspaper clipping.

Press Clipping Bureau Card:

• The card is beige with blue text.
• It features the name "Burrelle's" in large, cursive font at the top.
• Below this, it reads "ESTABLISHED 1888" and "BArclay 7-5371."
• The card also includes the address "PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU / 165 Church Street - New York" and the location "YONKERS, N. Y. / HERALD-STATEMAN / Circ. D. 30,909."
• The date "APR 23 1948" is handwritten on the card.

Newspaper Clipping:

• The clipping is from the "YONKERS, N. Y. HERALD-STATEMAN" and dated April 23, 1948.
• The headline reads "Mrs. Rockefeller Wills Husband Oriental Art."
• The article discusses the will of Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, which leaves her Oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
• At his death, the miniatures are to be given to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art.
• Fourteen nieces and nephews were bequeathed $7,000 each, minus gifts made during her lifetime, and the residuary estate was willed to the Museum of Modern Art.
• A source close to the family said the $7,000 gifts and the residuary estate would amount to less than $500,000.
• John D. Rockefeller, Jr., John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, and Nelson A. Rockefeller were named executors.

The background of the image is a light gray color.

The image presents a collection of two newspaper clippings, one on top of the other, set against a gray background. The clippings are arranged vertically, with the top clipping featuring a blue logo and text, while the bottom clipping contains a news article.

• Top Clipping:
  • Logo: A blue cursive logo with the name "Burrelle's" at the top.
  • Text:
    • Established: 1888
    • Barclay 7-5371
    • Press Clipping Bureau: 165 Church Street - New York
    • Yonkers, N.Y. Herald-Statesman
    • Circ. D. 30,909
  • Date Stamp: APR 23 1948
• Bottom Clipping:
  • Headline: Mrs. Rockefeller Wills Husband Oriental Art
  • Text:
    • NEW YORK, (AP) - Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller left to her husband, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., her Oriental miniatures, her will filed yesterday disclosed.
    • At his death, the miniatures are to be given to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art.
    • Fourteen nieces and nephews were bequeathed $7,000 each, minus gifts made during her lifetime and the residuary estate was willed to the Museum of Modern Art.
    • A source close to the family said the $7,000 gifts and the residuary estate would amount to less than $500,000.
    • John D. Rockefeller, Jr., John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, and Nelson A. Rockefeller were named executors.

In summary, the image displays two newspaper clippings, one featuring a blue logo and text, and the other containing a news article about Mrs. Rockefeller's will. The top clipping provides information about the press clipping bureau, while the bottom clipping reports on the distribution of Mrs. Rockefeller's Oriental art collection after her death.

The image features a newspaper clipping from 1948, detailing the bequests made by Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, the widow of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. The clipping is accompanied by a press clipping bureau label, which includes the name "Burrelle's" and contact information.

Newspaper Clipping:

• Date: April 23, 1948
• Headline: "Mrs. Rockefeller Wills Husband Oriental Art"
• Content: The article reports on the bequests made by Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller to her husband, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., and their children. The bequests include:
  • $7,000 each to fourteen nieces and nephews
  • The residuary estate, valued at less than $500,000, to be divided among the family
  • The Oriental miniatures, which will be filed yesterday, disclosed
• Beneficiaries:
  • Harvard College (beneficiary of the Fogg Museum of Art)
  • Museum of Modern Art (beneficiary of the family)

Press Clipping Bureau Label:

• Name: Burrelle's
• Established: 1888
• Address: 165 Church Street, New York
• Phone Number: BArclay 7-5371
• Circulation: D. 30,909

Overall, the image provides insight into the philanthropic efforts of Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller and her family, highlighting their contributions to various institutions and individuals.