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This image displays two pieces of vintage paper, likely from the mid-20th century, mounted or taped together on a plain grey background.

Top Item: Burrelle’s Press Clipping Bureau Business Card

This is a light beige or off-white business card for Burrelle’s, a press clipping service.

• Logo/Name: “Burrelle’s” is written in a large, elegant black cursive script. A stylized pair of scissors is cleverly integrated into the letter “B” of the name.
• Established: “ESTABLISHED 1888” appears below the logo in a smaller, capitalized font.
• Phone Number: “BArclay 7-5371” (an old-style exchange-and-number format).
• Service: “PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU” is printed in bold, uppercase letters.
• Address: “165 Church Street - New York”
• Newspaper Reference: Below a horizontal line, it reads “NEW YORK, N. Y. DAILY NEWS”, followed by circulation figures: “Circ. D. 2,354,444 S. 4,599,524” (likely standing for Daily and Sunday circulation).
• Date Stamp: Faintly stamped at the bottom is “MAR 31 1948”, indicating when this clipping or card was processed or filed.

Bottom Item: Newspaper Clipping

This is a printed news article cut from a newspaper, with a yellowed paper tone, dated March 31, 1948.

• Headline: “$1,900,000 Art Gift” — printed in large, bold type.
• Body Text: The article reports that “A gift of paintings and other art works valued at $1,900,000 to Harvard University was disclosed yesterday with the filing here of an estate tax appraisal by counsel for the estate of Grenville Lin-dall Winthrop, attorney and art collector. Winthrop died in 1943.”
  • The phrase “to Harvard University” is underlined with a red line, likely added later for emphasis.
• Footer Label: At the bottom, centered between two horizontal lines, it reads “ADVERTISEMENT” — indicating the clipping was taken from the advertising section of the newspaper, despite the content reading like news.

Overall Context:

This artifact appears to be an internal press clipping compiled by Burrelle’s for a client — likely related to Harvard University or Grenville L. Winthrop’s estate — documenting a significant art donation. The clipping being labeled “ADVERTISEMENT” is unusual for news content, which may reflect the newspaper’s categorization practices at the time or indicate the notice was placed as an announcement under the advertising department.

The combination of the clipping service’s card and the article provides a snapshot of mid-century media monitoring practices and cultural philanthropy.

The image consists of two overlapping pieces of paper. The top piece of paper appears to be an advertisement from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York. The contact number provided is BARclay 7-5371. Below the company information, there is a reference to the "New York, N.Y. Daily News" with circulation figures provided (Circ. D. 2,354,444 S. 4,599,524). The date "MAR 31 1948" is handwritten on this advertisement.

The bottom piece of paper is a news clipping that details an article about a $1,900,000 art gift. The clipping mentions that a gift of paintings and other art works valued at $1,900,000 was made to Harvard University. The article notes that 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. It is mentioned that Winthrop died in 1943. The word "ADVERTISEMENT" is printed at the bottom of this news clipping, indicating that the news article was sponsored or promoted by the company listed at the top of the image.

This image shows a vintage press clipping from the New York Daily News, dated March 31, 1948. The clipping is part of a collection handled by Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888, with their contact information listed as 165 Church Street, New York, and a phone number BArclay 7-5371.

The headline of the clipping reads "$1,900,000 Art Gift." The article announces that Harvard University received a gift of paintings and other art works valued at $1,900,000. This gift was disclosed with the filing of an estate tax appraisal by the counsel for the estate of Grenville Lindall Winthrop, an attorney and art collector who died in 1943. The text at the bottom of the clipping indicates that it is an advertisement.

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.

The image shows two pieces of paper. The first paper is a business card for a press clipping bureau named "Burrelle's," established in 1888. The card includes the address, "165 Church Street, New York," and the contact information, "NEW YORK, N. Y. DAILY NEWS Circ. D. 2,354,444 S. 4,599,524." The card also includes the date "MAR 31 1940."

The second piece of paper is an advertisement for a $1,900,000 art gift to Harvard University. The advertisement states that the gift 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 advertisement is dated "MAR 31 1940."

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.

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.

The image contains a press clipping, dated March 31, 1948, from the "New York Daily News," provided by Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau. Burrelle's is noted as being established in 1888, with contact details and an illustration of scissors as a logo. The clipping discusses a $1,900,000 donation of paintings and art to Harvard University. It mentions that this was part of an estate tax appraisal for Grenville Lindall Winthrop, an attorney and art collector who passed away in 1943. The bottom of the clipping notes that this is an advertisement.

A small vintage newspaper clipping mounted on a light background. The top part is an ad for Burrell’s Press Clipping Bureau (stylized “Burrell’s” with a pair of scissors illustration, “Established 1888,” and contact details). It mentions New York Daily News and a stamp-like date (faint “MAR 31 1948”). Below is a separate peach-colored clipping with a bold headline: “$1,900,000 Art Gift.” The text describes a gift of paintings and other art valued at $1,900,000 to Harvard University, disclosed with an estate tax appraisal for the estate of Grenville Lindall Winthrop, an art collector who died in 1943. The bottom of the second clipping says “ADVERTISEMENT.”

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."