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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, May 1947-February 1950

ARCH.2003.30, Rendition: 802677

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This is an image of a vintage press clipping or news slip from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, dated May 1, 1949.

The slip is printed on aged, beige-colored paper and features blue and black ink.


Header:

  • Logo & Name: The name “Burrelle’s” is prominently displayed in a large, elegant, cursive blue font, with an illustration of a pair of scissors integrated into the lettering — symbolizing clipping services.
  • Established: “ESTABLISHED 1888” appears next to the logo.
  • Phone Number: “BArclay 7-5371” — an old New York exchange format.
  • Service Description: “PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU”
  • Address: “165 Church Street - New York”

Source Information:

  • Newspaper: “NEW YORK, N.Y. HERALD-TRIBUNE”
  • Circulation Data: “Circ. D. 358,813 - S. 708,754” — indicating daily and Sunday circulation figures.

Clipped News Item:

The article is titled “Cleveland Show This Month” and notes:

The Cleveland Museum is showing through May 1,293 works by 437 local artists. The Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., is showing an exhibition of paintings and drawings representing eighteenth-century Venice.

(Note: The clipping likely meant “through May 1” as the date is stamped May 1, 1949, and 1,293 works by 437 artists is a plausible exhibition count.)


Physical Notes:

  • The date stamp “MAY 1 1949” is embossed or stamped faintly across the top of the clipping.
  • There is a thin black rectangular border around the article text.
  • The paper shows slight aging, with some minor tears or wear along edges, and a faintly visible glue or tape remnant at the bottom right corner — suggesting it was once mounted or filed.

Historical Context:

Burrelle’s was a leading press clipping service in the 20th century, used by businesses and institutions to track media coverage. The clipping serves as both a record of news content and a promotional item for Burrelle’s.

The 1949 date situates this within post-WWII American cultural life, highlighting regional art exhibitions in Cleveland and academic art in Cambridge.

This artifact offers a tangible connection to mid-20th-century media practices and cultural reporting.

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This image shows a business card and a newspaper clipping. The business card at the top is from "Burrelle's," established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York. It includes a telephone number, "Barclay 7-5371," and mentions a "Press Clipping Bureau." The card has a decorative design with a pair of scissors incorporated into the text.

Below the business card is a newspaper clipping from the "New York, N.Y. Herald-Tribune." The clipping is dated May 16, 1943, and discusses art exhibitions. It mentions that the Cleveland Museum is showing works by 437 local artists through May 1, with 1,293 works in total. Additionally, it notes an exhibition of paintings and drawings representing 18th-century Venice at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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This image is a photograph of a vintage press clipping provided by Burdelle's Press Clipping Bureau. The clipping is from the New York Herald-Tribune and is dated May 16, 1948.

The Burdelle's branding at the top of the image includes its name in cursive script, the year it was established (1888), its phone number (BArcley 7-5371), and its address (165 Church Street, New York).

The clipping itself is titled "Cleveland Show This Month" and discusses two art exhibitions. The first exhibition is at the Cleveland Museum, which is showing 1,293 works by 437 local artists through May 1. The second exhibition is at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, featuring paintings and drawings representing 18th-century Venice.

The text "Herald-Tribune" and some numbers are also visible below the Burdelle's branding, indicating the source of the clipping. There are some visible signs of wear and tear on the paper, suggesting its age and historical value.

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The image is of a vintage paper clipping from a press clipping bureau. The clipping is from May 16, 1948, and contains information about two exhibitions. The first exhibition is at the Cleveland Museum, which is showcasing 2,93 works by 437 local artists. The second exhibition is at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University, which is displaying paintings and drawings representing 18th-century Venice. The clipping also includes the address and contact information for the press clipping bureau, which is located at 165 Church Street in New York City.

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The image shows a clipping from a newspaper, specifically from the New York Herald Tribune. The clipping is dated May 15, 1948, and is from the Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street in New York. The clipping includes a headline and an article about art exhibitions happening in Cleveland and Cambridge, Massachusetts. The headline reads "Cleveland Show This Month," and the article mentions an exhibition at the Cleveland Museum featuring works by 437 local artists and an exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University showcasing paintings and drawings representing 18th-century Venice.

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The image shows a vintage press clipping from Burrelles' Press Clipping Bureau, dated May 1, 1943. The document is a printed card or slip, likely used for distributing news clippings or summaries. Here's a detailed description:

Header Information:

  • Logo and Branding:
    At the top, the logo reads "Burrelles" in a stylized, cursive font, accompanied by a pair of scissors graphic. Below the logo, the text states "ESTABLISHED 1885" and includes a phone number: "BArcley 7-5371."

  • Bureau Details:
    The card identifies itself as the "PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU" located at "165 Church Street - New York."

Publication Information:

  • Newspaper:
    The clipping is from the "NEW YORK, N. Y. HERALD-TRIBUNE," with circulation figures listed as "Circ. D. 358,813 - S. 708,754."

Content:

  • Date:
    The clipping is dated "MAY 1 1943" at the top of the main text block.

  • Main Text:
    The body of the clipping announces two art exhibitions:

    1. Cleveland Museum Exhibition:

      • The Cleveland Museum is showcasing 1,293 works by 437 local artists, with the exhibition running through May.
    2. Fogg Museum of Art Exhibition:

      • The Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, is displaying an exhibition of paintings and drawings representing eighteenth-century Venice.

Design and Layout:

  • Color and Texture:
    The card has a beige or light brown background, giving it a vintage, paper-like appearance. The text is printed in dark blue or black ink, creating a contrast that makes the information stand out.

  • Typography:
    The text uses a mix of serif and sans-serif fonts, with the headline and key details in bold or larger type for emphasis. The cursive logo adds an elegant, traditional touch.

Purpose:

This clipping appears to be a press release or summary intended for distribution, likely to journalists, researchers, or institutions interested in art exhibitions. It provides concise details about two notable art events occurring in May 1943.

Overall, the image captures a piece of historical media, reflecting the design and content style of mid-20th-century press clippings.

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The image shows an old press clipping from "Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau," a service that collected newspaper articles for clients. The header of the clipping features an ornate handwritten-style font with the name "Burrelle's" and a graphic illustration of scissors, indicating the clipping nature of the service. It states that the service was established in 1888 and provides a phone number along with the address: 165 Church Street, New York.

The clipping includes a citation from the "NEW YORK, N.Y. HERALD-TRIBUNE" with circulations numbers: D. 358,813 and S. 708,754. The content of the article is dated "MAY 1 1940" and refers to an art exhibition taking place during that month. It mentions that the Cleveland Museum is showcasing 1,293 works by 437 local artists. Additionally, the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University is noted as having an exhibition of paintings and drawings representing eighteenth-century Venice. This type of clipping would have been used for media monitoring and archives before the digital age.

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This image shows a piece of printed material from Burrelle’s Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888. The address provided is 165 Church Street, New York. It promotes a newspaper clipping service and references the New York Herald-Tribune.

At the bottom, a dated clipping (May 16, 1948) mentions exhibitions at two museums. The Cleveland Museum is showcasing works by 437 local artists through May, with 1,293 works on display. Additionally, the Fogg Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is holding an exhibition of 18th-century Venetian paintings and drawings.

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  • A vintage press clipping bureau card on tan paper mounted on a gray background.
  • At the top, a large blue cursive logo that reads “Burrelles” with a pair of scissors as part of the design.
  • Text around the logo includes: “ESTABLISHED 1888,” “BARCLAY 7-5371,” and “PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU, 165 Church Street - New York.”
  • It lists “NEW YORK, N.Y. HERALD-TRIBUNE” with circulation figures (Cir. D. 358,813 - S. 708,754).
  • A horizontal line separates the header from a small attached clipping below.
  • The clipping is stamped with a date, likely “MAY 16 1949.”
  • The article headline reads: “Cleveland Show This Month.”
  • The clipping text describes exhibitions: the Cleveland Museum showing through May 1,293 works by 437 local artists; the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University is showing eighteenth-century Venice paintings and drawings.
  • Overall impression: a mid-20th-century press clipping service card with a tiny newspaper clipping attached, sharing a news snippet about art exhibitions.

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The image shows a vintage press clipping from Burrell's Press Clipping Bureau located at 165 Church Street, New York. The clipping is stamped with the date "MAY 16 1948" and mentions the New York Herald-Tribune newspaper circulation numbers.

The content of the clipping is titled "Cleveland Show This Month" and states:

  • The Cleveland Museum is showing through May 1,293 works by 437 local artists.
  • The Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, is showing an exhibition of paintings and drawings representing eighteenth-century Venice.

The clipping is on a small piece of aged paper with blue printed text and an illustration of scissors as part of the Burrell's logo.