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This image shows a vintage newspaper clipping from the Minneapolis, Minn. Star, dated March 31, 1948, mounted on a card from Burrelle’s Press Clipping Bureau.

The Clipping Card (Top Section):

• Logo & Name: “Burrelle’s” in elegant script, with a pair of scissors incorporated into the design.
• Established: 1888
• Contact: Barclay 7-5371
• Address: 165 Church Street – New York
• Client: Minneapolis, Minn. Star
• Circulation: D. 260,525 (likely meaning “Daily circulation: 260,525”)
• Date Stamp: “MAR 31 1948” is stamped below the client information.

The Newspaper Article (Bottom Section):

• Headline: “HARVARD GETS ART GIFT”
• Dateline: “NEW YORK—(Special)”

Text:

A gift to Harvard university, of paintings and other art works valued at $1,900,000, was disclosed here today with the filing of an estate tax appraisal by counsel for the estate of Grenville Lindall Winthrop, attorney and art collector. Winthrop died in 1943.

Notable Detail:

• The phrase “Harvard university” is underlined in green ink—likely by the person who collected or archived the clipping.

Historical Context:

The article announces a major bequest to Harvard University. Grenville Lindall Winthrop (1864–1943) was a prominent American lawyer, art collector, and philanthropist. His bequest to Harvard—primarily of his personal art collection—was one of the largest and most significant gifts of art to an American university at the time. His collection formed the core of what became the Harvard Art Museums.

Physical Condition:

The clipping and card appear aged, with a yellowed, slightly speckled paper quality. The card is intact, though the clipping is slightly torn at the bottom right corner. The green underlining suggests personal marking for emphasis.

Summary:

This is a preserved press clipping from 1948 documenting Grenville L. Winthrop’s $1.9 million art bequest to Harvard University, managed by Burrelle’s — a leading press clipping service of the era — for the Minneapolis Star newspaper. It captures both a significant cultural event and a piece of media history.

The image appears to show a vintage press clipping from the Minneapolis Star, dated March 31, 1948. The top part of the clipping is a business card that reads:

Burrelle's
ESTABLISHED 1888
BARclay 7-5371
PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU
165 Church Street - New York
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.
STAR
Circ. D. 260,525

Below the business card, there is a news clipping from the Minneapolis Star with the headline, "HARVARD GETS ART GIFT." The clipping states:

"NEW YORK—(Special)—A gift to Harvard University of paintings and other art works valued at $1,900,000, was disclosed here today with the filing of an estate tax appraisal by counsel for the estate of Grenville Lindall Winthrop, attorney and art collector. Winthrop died in 1943."

The word "Harvard" in the headline is underlined in green. The date "MAR 31 1948" is stamped at the top of the clipping, indicating when it was filed or processed.

This image is of an old piece of paper that appears to be a clipping from a newspaper article, along with a header from a press clipping service. The header at the top of the page is from "Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau," established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York. It also mentions the "Minneapolis, Minn. Star" with a circulation of 260,525. The clipping is dated March 31, 1948.

The newspaper clipping itself is titled "Harvard Gets Art Gift." The article reports that Harvard University has received a gift of paintings and other art works valued at $1,900,000. This information was disclosed with the filing of an estate tax appraisal by counsel for the estate of Grenville Lindall Winthrop, an attorney and art collector who died in 1943. The word "Harvard" in the article is underlined in green.

The image is a vintage press clipping from Burzelle's Press Clipping Bureau, dated March 31, 1948. The clipping is from the Minneapolis Star newspaper and discusses a significant art donation to Harvard University. The clipping is torn and placed on a gray background, with visible signs of wear and age. The clipping reads: "HARVARD GETS ART GIFT NEW YORK (Special) A gift to Harvard University of paintings and other art works valued at $1,900,000, was disclosed here today with the filing of an estate tax appraisal by counsel for the estate of Grenville Lindall Winthrop, attorney and art collector. Winthrop died in 1943."

The image shows a clipping from a newspaper. The clipping is from the press clipping bureau of Burelle's, established in 1888. The clipping is dated March 31, 1948. The clipping has a headline that reads, "Harvard gets art gift." The clipping is about a gift of paintings and other art works valued at $1,900,000, which was disclosed with the filing of an estate tax appraisal by counsel for the estate of Grenville Lindall Winthrop, attorney and art collector. Winthrop died in 1943.

The image shows a vintage press clipping from March 31, 1948, preserved by Burrelles' Press Clipping Bureau. The clipping is from the Minneapolis Star and features a headline: "HARVARD GETS ART GIFT."

Description of the Clipping:

• Header Information:

  • The clipping is labeled with the name "Burrelles' ESTABLISHED 1888" at the top, indicating it was collected by a press clipping service.
  • Below the name, it includes the address "165 Church Street - New York" and the location "MINNEAPOLIS, MINN." along with the circulation number "Circ. D. 260,525."
  • A date stamp at the bottom reads "MAR 31 1948."

• Headline and Content:

  • The headline, "HARVARD GETS ART GIFT," is prominently displayed.
  • The subheading states: "NEW YORK—(Special)—A gift to Harvard University of paintings and other art works valued at $1,900,000, was disclosed here today with the filing of an estate tax appraisal by counsel for the estate of Grenville Lindall Winthrop, attorney and art collector. Winthrop died in 1943."
  • The article highlights a significant donation of art to Harvard University, valued at $1.9 million, which was revealed through the estate tax appraisal of Grenville Lindall Winthrop, a noted attorney and art collector who passed away in 1943.

Visual Elements:

• Design:
  • The clipping has a simple, vintage aesthetic with a beige background and black text.
  • The name "Burrelles'" is written in an elegant, cursive script, accompanied by a pair of scissors graphic, symbolizing the clipping service.
  • The text is typed in a clean, formal font, typical of newspaper clippings from the mid-20th century.

Context:

• The clipping provides historical insight into a notable art donation to Harvard University, reflecting the cultural and financial significance of art collections during that era. It also highlights the role of press clipping services in preserving and distributing news articles.

Overall, the image captures a piece of historical journalism, showcasing a significant event in the art world and the meticulous preservation of news clippings.

This image shows a vintage newspaper clipping from a press clipping bureau service called "Burrelle's," established in 1888. The service’s address is listed as 165 Church Street, New York, and includes the phone number, "BArclay 7-5371." The clipping itself is from the "Minneapolis, Minn. Star" with a circulation identified as "Circ. D. 260,525." The date of the article is stamped as "Mar 31 1948."

The article headline reads: "Harvard Gets Art Gift." It discusses a gift to Harvard University consisting of paintings and other artwork valued at $1,900,000. The gift was revealed during an estate tax appraisal, linked to the estate of Grenville Lindall Winthrop, a lawyer and art collector who passed away in 1943.

• The image shows two small vintage clipping pieces on a light gray background.
• The top piece is a beige Burrell’s Press Clipping Bureau card with a logo of scissors. It includes “Burrell’s,” “Established 1888,” an address in New York, and references to Minneapolis, MN Star (circ. 260,525).
• A date stamp (Mar 31, 1948) is printed across the bottom of the top piece.
• The bottom piece is a torn newspaper clipping with the bold headline: “HARVARD GETS ART GIFT.” The article notes a gift to Harvard University of paintings and other art works valued at about $1,900,000, disclosed with an estate tax appraisal for the Grenville Lindall Winthrop estate; Winthrop died in 1943.

This image shows an old press clipping or news article attached to a piece of card. The card heading reads "Burrelle's" with the tagline "Established 1888" and an illustration of a pair of scissors beside the text. Below that, it states "PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU 165 Church Street - New York" and gives a phone number "BArclay 7-5371" alongside an additional location at the bottom, "MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. STAR Circ. D. 260,525".

The news article itself is dated "MAR 31 1948" and has a headline that reads "HARVARD GETS ART GIFT". The body of the article, from what is visible, mentions "NEW YORK—(Special)—A gift to Harvard University of paintings and other art works valued at $1,900,000, was disclosed here today with the filing of an estate tax appraisal by counsel for the estate of Grenville Lindall Winthrop, attorney and art collector. Winthrop died in 1943."

The physical condition of the newspaper clipping suggests some aging, evident from the color and the slightly frayed edges.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York. The bureau's contact number is given as BArclay 7-5371. The clipping is from the Minneapolis, Minn. Star with a circulation of 260,525. The date stamped on the clipping is March 31, 1948.

The article headline reads "HARVARD GETS ART GIFT". The article states that Harvard University received a gift of paintings and other artworks valued at $1,900,000. This information was disclosed with the filing of an estate tax appraisal by counsel for the estate of Grenville Lindall Winthrop, who was an attorney and art collector. Winthrop died in 1943. The text contains a minor correction where "Harvard" was crossed out and rewritten.