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This image displays a vintage press clipping, likely from the mid-20th century, mounted on a tan-colored card from a press clipping bureau.

The top section of the card features the letterhead for:

• Burrelle's, written in a large, elegant cursive script. A stylized pair of scissors is incorporated into the logo, cleverly forming part of the letter 'B'.
• Below the name, it reads: ESTABLISHED 1888.
• The phone number: BArcay 7-5371 (an older New York exchange format).
• The company name and address: PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU, 165 Church Street - New York.
• A Washington, D.C. office is also listed: WASHINGTON, D. C., TIMES-HERALD (Eve.), with a circulation figure: Circ. D. 243,902.
• A stamped date, MAR 31 1948, is visible near the bottom of the letterhead section.

The lower section contains a newspaper clipping from March 31, 1948:

• The headline, underlined in blue pencil, reads: Harvard Bequeathed Art Worth $1,900,000.
• The byline is: NEW YORK, March 31 (NY News).
• The article reports that a gift of paintings and other artworks, valued at $1,900,000, was disclosed to have been bequeathed to Harvard University. This information was revealed with the filing of an estate tax appraisal by counsel for the estate of Grenville Lindall Winthrop, described as an attorney and art collector who died in 1943.

The clipping itself is slightly yellowed with age and has faint blue pencil markings underlining the headline and a word in the body text. The entire item is pasted onto the Burrelle's card, indicating it was part of a media monitoring service.

The image depicts a vintage news clipping or a piece of paper with printed text and a logo. At the top of the paper, there is a logo with cursive script that says "Burrelle's" and a pair of scissors as part of the design. Below the logo, there is text that reads "ESTABLISHED 1888," followed by a phone number "BARclay 7-5371," and "PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU" along with an address "165 Church Street - New York."

Below this information, there is a reference to "WASHINGTON, D.C. TIMES-HERALD (Eve.)" with a circulation figure "Circ. D. 243,902." The date "MAR 31 1948" is also visible, indicating when the clipping was taken.

The main content of the paper is a news article titled "Harvard Bequeathed Art Worth $1,900,000." The article details a gift of paintings and other art works valued at $1,900,000 to Harvard University from the estate of Grenville Lindall Winthrop, an attorney and art collector, who died in 1943. The article is dated "NEW YORK, March 31 (NY News)."

This image shows a newspaper clipping titled "Harvard Bequeathed Art Worth $1,900,000." It is from the Washington, D.C. Times-Herald (Evening Edition), dated March 31 (presumably 1948). The article reports that Harvard University received 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, an attorney and art collector who died in 1943.

The clipping is attached to a piece of paper with the logo and details of Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, which was established in 1888 and located at 165 Church Street, New York. The paper includes a phone number: BARclay 7-5371. There is also a library stamp on the paper indicating "MAR 31 1948."

The image is of a clipping from the Washington Times-Herald, dated March 31, 1948. The clipping is from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street in New York City. The clipping features a headline that reads "Harvard Bequeathed Art Worth $1,900,000." The text of the clipping explains that a gift of paintings and other art works valued at $1,900,000 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 image shows a clipping from a newspaper article. The clipping is from the Washington Times-Herald, with the date of March 31, 1944. The clipping is from a press clipping bureau called "Burrelle's," which is located at 165 Church Street in New York. The clipping is about a gift of paintings and other art works valued at $1,900,000 to Harvard University. The gift was disclosed yesterday with the filing here of an estate tax appraisal by counsel for the estate of Grenville Lindall Winthrop, attorney and art collector, who died in 1943. The clipping is printed on a beige-colored paper and has a black border around the edges. The text is printed in black ink and is arranged in a column format. The clipping is attached to a piece of cardboard with a white border.

The image shows a vintage press clipping or news article printed on a card or label. The card is rectangular with a light brown, textured background, giving it an aged appearance. The text is printed in black ink and is divided into two main sections.

Top Section:

• Header: The top prominently displays the name "Buffelles" in an elegant, cursive font, followed by the phrase "ESTABLISHED 1888" in smaller, uppercase letters.
• Contact Information: Below the header, it reads "Barclay 7-5371" and "PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU" along with the address "165 Church Street - New York."
• Source: The source of the clipping is indicated as "WASHINGTON, D. C. TIMES-HERALD (Eve.)" with a circulation figure of "Circ. D. 243,902."
• Date: The date of the clipping is "MAR 31 1946," printed in bold, uppercase letters.

Main Article Section:

• Headline: The headline reads "Harvard Bequeathed Art Worth $1,900,000" in bold, uppercase letters, emphasizing the significant value of the art donation.
• Body Text: The article provides details:
  • Location and Date: "NEW YORK, March 31 (NY News)" indicates the news source and date.
  • Content: The text explains that a gift of paintings and other art works valued at $1,900,000 was disclosed yesterday 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.

Design and Layout:

• The text is neatly arranged, with clear headings and subheadings.
• The use of bold and uppercase letters for key elements (e.g., the headline and date) draws attention to important details.
• The overall design suggests it is a formal press clipping or news summary, likely intended for archival or reference purposes.

Overall Impression:

The image depicts a historical press clipping from March 31, 1946, detailing a significant bequest of art valued at $1,900,000 to Harvard University by Grenville Lindall Winthrop. The card's design and layout reflect a professional and formal presentation typical of mid-20th-century news clippings.

This image depicts a clipping from a press clipping bureau identified as "Burrelle's," established in 1888, with a stylized logo featuring scissors. It mentions its address at 165 Church Street, New York, and contact information. Below this header, the clipping is sourced from the Washington, D.C. Times-Herald (Eve.), with a circulation of 243,902, dated March 31, 1946.

The article's headline reads, "Harvard Bequeathed Art Worth $1,900,000," and details a March 31 (NY News) report of Harvard University receiving a gift of paintings and art works valued at $1,900,000. The gift stemmed from the estate of Grenville Lindall Winthrop, an attorney and art collector, and was revealed upon filing an estate tax appraisal. Winthrop passed away in 1943.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from Burelle's Press Clipping Bureau located at 165 Church Street, New York. The clipping is dated March 31, 1948, and is from the Washington, D.C. Times-Herald (Evening edition). The headline reads "Harvard Bequeathed Art Worth $1,900,000."

The article reports that Harvard University 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 name "Harvard Bequeathed" and the phrase "yesterday with the filing" are underlined in the clipping.

• The image shows two small vintage newspaper clippings mounted on a light tan card, arranged vertically.
• Top clipping: an ad for a press clipping service (Burcelle’s Press Clipping Bureau) with a decorative scissors graphic in the logo. It lists contact details (165 Church Street, New York; Barclay 7-5371) and mentions Washington, D.C. Times-Herald (Evening) with a Circulation of 243,902. A faint date stamp (Mar 31) is visible.
• Bottom clipping: a bold news headline reading “Harvard Bequeathed Art Worth $1,900,000” followed by a paragraph about a gift of paintings and art to Harvard University, tied to the estate of Grenville Lindall Winthrop (who died in 1943).
• Overall look: old-fashioned newspaper typography on yellowed paper, with a dotted separation line between the two clippings.

This image shows a vintage newspaper clipping from a press clipping service. The top portion of the clipping features the logo and information for "Burrelle's," which indicates that it is an established press clipping bureau dating back to 1888, located at 165 Church Street in New York with the phone number Barclay 7-5371.

The newspaper clip is from the "WASHINGTON, D.C. TIMES-HERALD (Eve.)" with a reported circulation of D. 243,902. The date stamped on the clipping is "MAR 31 1948."

The headline of the article reads, "Harvard Bequeathed Art Worth $1,900,000." It details that a gift of paintings and other art works valued at $1,900,000 was bequeathed to Harvard University, with the closure of the deal coinciding with the filing for an estate tax appraisal. The gift was from the estate of Grenville Lindall Winthrop, an attorney and art collector who passed away in 1943.

The bottom edges of the paper are colored blue, indicating that it may have been highlighted or otherwise marked for emphasis. The clipping itself shows some yellowing and signs of age, which is consistent with physical newspaper clippings over time.