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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, May 1947-February 1950

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The image appears to be a clipping from a newspaper, specifically from the Roselle, N.J., Spectator, dated May 20, 1940. The clipping is titled "New Painting At Boro Bank" and discusses an exhibition of a painting by Umberto Romano titled "Mio Padre" (My Father) at the First National Bank of Roselle.

The article details the painting's striking and unusual style and its reception at the bank, noting that it has caused much comment and discussion. It mentions Romano's recognition as one of the most assured and able draftsmen in the country, and highlights his exhibitions in various prestigious galleries and museums, including the Corcoran Gallery of Washington, the Albright Gallery, Buffalo, Fogg Museum at Harvard University, the Toledo Museum, and the Cleveland Museum, among others.

The article also mentions that Romano is one of the well-known portrait painters in the country and provides a list of some of his portrait sitters, including notable figures such as Mrs. Sara Delano Roosevelt, mother of the President, and Mr. and Mrs. Carter Chapin Higgins. It notes that his portrait of Fredric March as Major Japolo played a significant role in the play "A Bell for Adano" at the Cort Theater in New York City.

The clipping further describes Romano's "Mio Padre" as one of a series of great contemporary American works of art being brought to the borough twice a month as part of the First National Bank's public service program. It concludes by mentioning that other masterpieces of American art, all in original form, will be featured at the bank.

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This image is a scanned newspaper clipping from the Roselle, New Jersey Spectator, dated May 20, 1948. The clipping is from the Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York. The article is titled "New Painting At Boro Bank" and discusses a painting by Umberto Romano titled "Mio Padre" (My Father) that is being exhibited at the First National Bank of Roselle.

The article highlights the striking and unusual style of Romano's work, which is causing much comment and discussion at the bank. It mentions that Romano is a renowned draftsman whose works have been invited to major national art shows, including the Corcoran Gallery of Washington, the Albright Gallery in Buffalo, the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, the Toledo Museum, and the Cleveland Museum.

Romano is noted as one of the well-known portrait painters in the country, with notable subjects including Mrs. Sara Delano Roosevelt, mother of the President, and other prominent figures. The article also mentions that Romano's portrait of Frederic March as Major Japolo played an important role in the play "A Bell for Adano" at the Cort Theater in New York City.

The painting "Mio Padre" is part of a series of great contemporary American works of art being brought to the Borough twice a month as part of the First National Bank's public service program. The article concludes by stating that other masterpieces of American art, all in original form, will be featured at the bank. There are some red markings on the article, possibly for emphasis or categorization.

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This image displays a vintage press clipping from the “Press Clipping Bureau” of Burrelle’s, an established service founded in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York. The clipping is dated May 20, 1949, and was distributed to Roselle, N.J. Spectator, with a circulation of 1,250 (Cir. W. 1,250).

The clipping features a newspaper article titled “New Painting At Boro Bank”.

Article Summary:

  • Subject: The article announces the exhibition of a new painting, “Mio Padre” (My Father), by the renowned Italian-American artist Umberto Romano, at the First National Bank of Roselle.
  • Display: The painting will be on display at the bank for 12 days.
  • Style & Reception: Described as being in Romano’s “striking, unusual style,” the work is already generating “much comment and discussion.”
  • Artist’s Reputation: Romano is lauded as “one of the most assured and able draftsmen of this country.” His works have been shown at major institutions including:
    • The Corcoran Gallery of Washington
    • The Albright Gallery, Buffalo
    • The Fogg Museum at Harvard University
    • The Toledo Museum
    • The Cleveland Museum
  • Portrait Work: Romano is noted as a well-known portrait painter, with sitters including:
    • Mrs. Sara Delano Roosevelt (mother of the President)
    • Mr. and Mrs. Carter Chapin Higgins
    • Mr. and Mrs. Paul Morgan, Jr.
    • Mrs. Stanley Conan
    • Frederick March (as Major Japolo in the play “A Bell for Adano” at the Cort Theater in New York City)
  • Program Context: The painting is part of a monthly program of “great contemporary American works of art” brought to the borough as part of the First National Bank’s public service initiative. Other masterpieces in original form will also be featured.

Physical Details:

  • The clipping is on aged, off-white paper, showing some yellowing and slight creasing.
  • The Burrelle’s header is in a stylized black script font with a pair of scissors as part of the logo.
  • The article’s headline is in bold, black, sans-serif type.
  • A small red mark, possibly a highlight or underline, appears at the bottom right corner of the article.

Overall, the clipping is a historical artifact that documents a public art exhibition in Roselle, N.J., in 1949, highlighting the cultural outreach of a local bank and the prominence of Umberto Romano in the American art scene of the era.

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A white piece of paper has a headline that reads "New Painting at Boro Bank." The text below the headline reads, "The most recent painting to be exhibited at the First National Bank of Roselle is Umberto Romano's 'Mio Padre' (My Father). Created in the striking, unusual style of this famous painter, it is causing much comment and discussion at the First National Bank, where it will be displayed for the next 12 days." The paper has a white border on the left side.

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The image depicts a press clipping, which appears to be from a newspaper or a similar publication. The clipping is dated May 20, 1948, and it features an article about a new painting exhibited at the First National Bank of Roselle. The painting, titled "Mio Padre" (My Father), is created by Umberto Romano, a renowned portrait painter known for his works of famous individuals such as President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Mr. and Mrs. Carter Chapin Higgins, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Morgan, Jr., Mrs. Stanley Conan, and others.

The article highlights that Romano's painting is one of the most assured and able draftsmen in the country, and his works have been invited to major national art shows, including the Corcoran Gallery of Washington, the Albright Gallery in Buffalo, the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, and the Cleveland Museum. The painting is described as a striking, unusual style that has caused much comment and discussion at the First National Bank, where it will be displayed for the next 12 days.

The clipping also mentions that other masterpieces of American art, all in original form, will be featured at the bank as part of its public service program. The clipping is from a press clipping bureau called "Burrelle's," which was established in 1888 and had an office at 165 Church Street, New York. The clipping bureau likely collected and distributed such clippings to clients for various purposes, such as press monitoring or historical record-keeping.

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The image depicts a vintage newspaper clipping or press release from the Roselle, N.J. Spectator, dated May 20, 1948. The document is titled "New Painting At Boro Bank" and is issued by the Press Clipping Bureau located at 165 Church Street, New York. The header includes the name "Buttelle's" with the establishment year 1888 and the address Barclay 7-5371.

The content of the clipping announces the exhibition of a new painting titled "Mio Padre" (My Father) by the renowned artist Umberto Romano at the First National Bank of Roselle. The article highlights the painting as a striking and unusual work in Romano's style, which has generated significant attention and discussion. It will be on display for the next 12 days.

The clipping emphasizes Romano's reputation as one of the most assured and able draftsmen of his time, noting that his works have been featured in major national art exhibitions, including the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, the Albright Gallery in Buffalo, the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, the Toledo Museum of Art, and the Cleveland Museum of Art.

The article also mentions Romano's prominence as a portrait painter, listing notable subjects such as Mrs. Sara Delano Roosevelt (mother of President Franklin D. Roosevelt), Mrs. Chapin Higgins, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Morgan, Jr., and Mrs. Carter. It specifically notes that Romano painted Major Japolo Preda, who played a significant role in the play "A Bell for Adano" at the Cort Theater in New York City.

The clipping concludes by stating that Romano's painting "Mio Padre" is part of a series of contemporary American works of art being showcased at the First National Bank as part of a public service program. It also mentions that other masterpieces of American art, in their original form, will be featured at the bank.

The overall tone of the document is promotional, aiming to attract public interest to the exhibition and highlight the significance of Romano's work.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from May 20, 1940, featuring an article about a new painting at the First National Bank of Roselle. The article is titled "New Painting At Boro Bank" and includes information about the painting, its artist, and its display at the bank.

  • Newspaper Clipping
    • The clipping is from the Roselle, N.J. Spectator.
    • It features a headline that reads "New Painting At Boro Bank".
    • The article discusses a new painting by Umberto Romano, titled "Mio Padre", which will be displayed at the First National Bank of Roselle for the next 12 days.
    • The painting is described as a striking and unusual style of this famous painter.
    • The article also mentions that the painting is one of the most assured and able draftsmen of this country.
    • The article concludes by stating that all in original form, will be featured at the bank.
  • Date and Location
    • The clipping is dated May 20, 1940.
    • It is from Roselle, New Jersey.
  • Additional Information
    • The clipping includes a note from Buffellos, which appears to be a press clipping bureau.
    • The note reads "ESTABLISHED 1888" and provides the address of the bureau as "Barclay 7-5371" and "165 Church Street - New York".

Overall, the image provides information about a new painting at the First National Bank of Roselle and its artist, Umberto Romano. The clipping also includes additional information about the press clipping bureau that provided the article.

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This image presents a newspaper clipping from May 20, 1949, featuring an article about the painting "Mio Padre" by Umberto Romano. The clipping is accompanied by a press clipping bureau label and is set against a gray background.

Press Clipping Bureau Label:

  • The label is beige with black text.
  • It features the name "Burrelle's" in cursive at the top.
  • Below the name, it reads "ESTABLISHED 1888" and "Barclay 7-5371".
  • The address "PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU 165 Church Street - New York" is listed.
  • The label also includes the location "ROSELLE, N. J. SPECTATOR" and the date "MAY 20 1949".

Newspaper Clipping:

  • The clipping is titled "New Painting At Boro Bank".
  • It describes the painting "Mio Padre" as the most recent work to be exhibited at the First National Bank of Roselle.
  • The article highlights the painting's striking and unusual style, which has garnered much comment and discussion.
  • It mentions that the painting will be displayed for the next 12 days.
  • The clipping also provides information about the artist, Umberto Romano, including his recognition as one of the most assured and able draftsmen of his country.
  • It lists various museums and galleries where Romano's works have been invited to every major national art show.
  • The clipping concludes by mentioning other masterpieces of American art that will be featured at the bank.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the artistic scene in 1949, highlighting the work of Umberto Romano and the exhibition of his painting "Mio Padre" at the First National Bank of Roselle.

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The image displays a newspaper clipping from the Roselle, N.J. Spectator, dated May 20, 1940. The clipping is titled "New Painting At Boro Bank" and features an article about a painting by Umberto Romano on display at the First National Bank of Roselle.

The clipping is attached to a card from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, which provided the clipping service to the bank or another interested party. The card includes the bureau's contact information and the date the clipping was received.

The article discusses Romano's painting, "Mio Padre" (My Father), which is described as a striking and unusual work that has garnered much comment and discussion. The painting is part of a series of great contemporary American works being showcased at the bank as part of its public service program.

The clipping provides insight into the cultural and artistic activities taking place in Roselle, New Jersey, during the early 20th century. It highlights the bank's efforts to promote local art and culture, and showcases the work of a notable artist of the time.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping, affixed to a yellowed paper with the logo of "Bufrello's Press Clipping Bureau" at the top. The clipping is from the Roselle, N.J. Spectator, dated May 20, 1940.

Newspaper Clipping Details:

  • Title: "New Painting At Boro Bank"
  • Content: The article discusses a new painting by Umberto Romano, titled "Mio Padre" (My Father), which is being exhibited at the First National Bank of Roselle.
  • Description: The painting is described as a striking and unusual work, created in the style of the famous painter, and is expected to generate much comment and discussion.
  • Artist's Background: Umberto Romano is recognized as one of the most assured and able draftsmen of his country, with his works having been invited to every major national art show.
  • Additional Information: The article mentions that Romano's portrait sitters include notable figures such as Mrs. Sara Delano Roosevelt, mother of the President, and Mr. and Mrs. Carter Chapin Higgins.

Bufrello's Press Clipping Bureau Details:

  • Logo: The logo features the name "Bufrello's" in cursive, accompanied by the text "ESTABLISHED 1888" and "Barclay 7-5371".
  • Address: The address "PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU / 165 Church Street - New York" is listed below the logo.
  • Additional Information: The paper has a handwritten note that reads "Roselle, N.J. Spectator / Cir. W. 1,250".

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the artistic scene of the time, highlighting the work of a notable artist and the efforts of a press clipping bureau to preserve and share news articles.