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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, May 1947-February 1950

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the New York Daily News, dated March 31, 1948. The clipping is from a press clipping bureau called Burrelle's, which was established in 1888 and located at 165 Church Street in New York. The bureau's contact information includes a Barclay phone number (7-5371) and a circulation detail (Circ. D. 2,354,444 S. 4,599,524).

The article in the clipping is titled "$1,900,000 Art Gift." It reports that Harvard University received a gift of paintings and other artworks valued at $1,900,000. The gift was disclosed with the filing of an estate tax appraisal by the counsel for the estate of Grenville L. Winthrop, an attorney and art collector who died in 1943. The article is marked as an advertisement at the bottom.

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The image shows a press clipping from the "New York Daily News" dated March 31, 1948. The clipping is mounted on a card from Burrell's Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street, New York, which is noted to have been established in 1888 and can be contacted at BArclay 7-5371. The headline of the clipping reads "$1,900,000 Art Gift." The article states that a gift of paintings and other artworks valued at $1,900,000 was donated to Harvard University. This donation was disclosed with the filing of an estate tax appraisal by the counsel for the estate of Grenville Lindall Winthrop, who was an attorney and art collector. Winthrop passed away in 1943. The clipping is labeled as an advertisement at the bottom.

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The image depicts a press clipping from the New York Daily News dated March 31, 1948. The clipping is from Buccellis' Press Clipping Bureau located at 165 Church Street, New York.

The main content of the clipping is an advertisement or news item about a significant art gift. Specifically, it reports that a substantial gift of paintings and other artworks, valued at $1,900,000, was given to Harvard University. This gift was disclosed following the filing of an estate tax appraisal by the counsel for the estate of Grenville Lindall Winthrop, an attorney and art collector who passed away in 1943. The headline of the clipping reads "$1,900,000 Art Gift."

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The image shows a press clipping from Burrelles' Press Clipping Bureau, dated March 31, 1948. Burrelles' was established in 1888 and had an office at BArclay 7-5371 and at 165 Church Street in New York.

The clipping is from the New York Daily News, with a circulation of 2,354,444 daily and 4,599,524 Sunday copies. The headline of the clipping reads "$1,900,000 Art Gift," and the article states that a gift of paintings and other artworks valued at $1,900,000 was disclosed with the filing of an estate tax appraisal. The gift was for Harvard University and was made by the estate of Grenville Lindall Winthrop, who was both an attorney and an art collector. The note mentions that Winthrop died in 1943.

The clipping is marked as an advertisement.

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The image depicts a press clipping from "Burrelles's Press Clipping Bureau," which is dated March 31, 1948. Burrelles's, established in 1888, is a press clipping service based in New York.

The clipping is from the "New York, N.Y. Daily News" and features an article headlined "$1,900,000 Art Gift." The article states that a gift of paintings and other artworks valued at $1,900,000 was disclosed the previous day with the filing of an estate tax appraisal by counsel for the estate of Grenville Lindall Winthrop, an attorney and art collector. Winthrop passed away in 1943.

The clipping includes the circulation figures of the newspaper: Daily circulation of 2,354,444 and Sunday circulation of 4,599,524. The clipping also mentions that it is an advertisement.

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The image is a press clipping from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, dated March 31, 1948. It features an article from the New York Daily News with the headline "$1,900,000 Art Gift."

Here's a detailed summary of the content:

  • Headline: "$1,900,000 Art Gift"
  • Subtext: A significant donation of paintings and other artworks valued at $1,900,000 was made to Harvard University.
  • Details: The gift was disclosed upon the filing of an estate tax appraisal in New York by the legal representatives of Grenville Lindall Winthrop's estate. Grenville Lindall Winthrop was an attorney and art collector who passed away in 1943.
  • Source Information:
    • The article is from the New York Daily News.
    • The newspaper's circulation numbers are mentioned: Daily (D) circulation is 2,354,444, and Sunday (S) circulation is 4,599,524.
    • The clipping includes a reference number: BArclay 7-5371.
    • The address for Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau is listed as 165 Church Street, New York.
    • The bottom of the clipping indicates that this is an advertisement.

This press clipping service was used to monitor and collect mentions in the press, and this particular clipping was likely collected for someone interested in news about art donations and estates.

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This image shows a vintage paper clipping mounted on a gray background. The clipping has two distinct sections; the top section includes a logo that reads "Burrelle's," with a pair of scissors next to the text, signifying that it is likely related to a press clipping service. It states "ESTABLISHED 1888" and provides a phone number "BArclay 7-5371," labeling itself as a "PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU" located at "165 Church Street - New York." The bottom section is an excerpt from a publication, supposedly the "NEW YORK, N.Y. DAILY NEWS," judging by the header indicating the newspaper's circulation numbers, with dates listed as "Circ. D. 2,354,444 S. 4,599,524" and a date stamp of "MAR 31 1944."

The news excerpt mentions a "$1,900,000 Art Gift," explaining that a gift of paintings and other art works valued at $1,900,000 was given to Harvard University. This disclosure came with the filing of an estate tax appraisal by the counsel for the estate of "Grenville L[in]dall Winthrop, attorney and art collector," who passed away in 1943. The word "yesterday" is highlighted in red, indicating that the article refers to an event that happened the day before the date stamped on the clipping. The clipping is also marked "ADVERTISEMENT" at the bottom in red.

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The image shows a clipping from a press clipping bureau named "Burelle's," established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York. The bureau's contact number is BArclay 7-5371. The clipping appears to be from the New York Daily News, with circulation numbers listed, dated March 31, 1948.

The actual news snippet's headline reads "$1,900,000 Art Gift." It reports that a gift of paintings and other artworks valued at $1,900,000 was given to Harvard University. This disclosure was made the day before with the filing of an estate tax appraisal by counsel for the estate of Grenville Lindall Winthrop, who was an attorney and art collector. It also notes that Winthrop died in 1943. The clipping ends with the word "ADVERTISEMENT."

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The image shows a vintage advertisement from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888. The advertisement is for a gift of paintings and other art works valued at $1,900,000 to Harvard University. The advertisement includes the name of the donor, Grenville Lindall Winthrop, an attorney and art collector who died in 1943. The advertisement also includes the address and contact information for Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street in New York City.

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The image shows a vintage newspaper clipping or advertisement from the New York Daily News, dated March 31, 1949. The clipping is from Burelle's Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street, New York, and is marked as an advertisement.

Key Details:

  1. Header Information:

    • The top section features the logo and name of Burelle's, established in 1888, with a contact number Barclay 7-5371.
    • It identifies the source as the New York Daily News, noting its circulation figures: Circ. D. 2,354,444 S. 4,599,524.
  2. Main Content:

    • The headline announces a significant $1,900,000 Art Gift.
    • The text explains that a collection of paintings and other art works, valued at $1,900,000, was donated to Harvard University.
    • The donation was disclosed following the filing of an estate tax appraisal by counsel for the estate of Grenville Lindall Winthrop, an attorney and art collector who passed away in 1943.
  3. Design and Layout:

    • The clipping has a classic, vintage aesthetic with a beige or light brown paper background.
    • The text is printed in a mix of serif and sans-serif fonts, with the headline in a bold, eye-catching style.
    • The layout is clean and structured, typical of newspaper clippings from the mid-20th century.

Context:

The clipping highlights a notable event in the art world—the generous donation of a substantial art collection to Harvard University. It reflects the historical significance of art patronage and the role of estates in preserving cultural heritage. The mention of Grenville Lindall Winthrop, a prominent attorney and art collector, adds context to the donor's background and the value of the gift.

Overall, the image captures a moment of historical importance in the intersection of art, philanthropy, and academia.