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The image shows a press clipping from the "Roselle, N.J. Spectator" dated May 20, 1949. The clipping is from a press clipping bureau named Bukelle's, established in 1888 and located at 165 Church Street in New York.

The article is titled "New Painting At Boro Bank" and discusses the recent addition of a painting titled "Mio Padre" (My Father) by Umberto Romano to the First National Bank of Roselle. The painting is noted for its striking and unusual style, which has sparked comment and discussion. It will be displayed at the bank for the next 12 months.

Romano is described as one of the most assured and able draftsmen in the country, with his works exhibited in various prestigious galleries and museums, including the Corcoran Gallery of Washington, Albright Gallery in Buffalo, Fogg Museum at Harvard University, and the Toledo Museum in Cleveland, among others.

The article also mentions that Romano is a well-known portrait painter, having painted notable figures such as Mrs. Stanley Conan Doyle, President and Mrs. Carter, Chapin Higgins, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Morgan Jr., Mrs. Stanley Conan Doyle, and actress Majel Jackson, who played in "A Bell for Adano" at the Cort Theater in New York City.

The painting "Mio Padre" is part of a series of contemporary American artworks being brought to the borough twice a year as part of the First National Bank's public service program. Other masterpieces of American art, all in their original form, will also be featured at the bank.

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The image is a press clipping from the Barclay Press Clipping Bureau, dated May 20, 1949. It discusses a new painting displayed at the First National Bank. Here are the details:

Title: New Painting At Boro Bank

Content Summary:

  • The newest painting to be exhibited at the First National Bank of Roselle, created by Umberto Romano, is titled "Mio Padre" (My Father).
  • Umberto Romano is noted for his unique and unusual style, which has sparked significant commentary and discussion.
  • The painting will be on display at the bank for the next 12 days.

About the Artist:

  • Umberto Romano is recognized as one of the most assured and capable draftsmen in the country.
  • His works have been featured in numerous exhibitions, including shows at the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D.C., the Whitney Museum in New York, the Albright Gallery in Buffalo, the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, and the Toledo Museum among others.
  • Romano is a well-known portrait painter, with several prominent figures among his subjects, such as Mrs. Sara Delano Roosevelt (mother of President Franklin D. Roosevelt), Mr. and Mrs. Carter H. Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Manship, and Mrs. Stanley Conan.
  • His portrait of Frederick March as Major Japolo was notably used in the play "A Bell for Adano" at the Cort Theater in New York City.

Additional Information:

  • "Mio Padre" is part of a series of significant contemporary American artworks being showcased.
  • These artworks will be brought to the borough twice a month as part of the First National Bank's public service program.
  • Along with Romano's work, other masterpieces of American art in their original forms will be featured at the bank.

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The image is a press clipping from the Roselle, N.J. Spectator, dated May 20, 1949. It is a news article about a new painting exhibition at the First National Bank of Roselle.

The headline reads, "New Painting At Boro Bank."

The article details the exhibition of Umberto Romano’s painting "Mio Padre" (My Father), which is described as a striking, unusual style piece. The painting is on display at the First National Bank for the next 12 days.

Umberto Romano is recognized as one of the most assured and able draftsmen in the country, with his works having been invited to various national art shows, including those at the Corcoran Gallery of Washington, the Albright Gallery, Buffalo Museum, Fogg Museum at Harvard University, Toledo Museum, and the Cleveland Museum.

The article mentions some of Romano's notable portrait sitters, including Mrs. Sara Delano Roosevelt (mother of the President), Mr. and Mrs. Carter Chapin Higgins, Mrs. Paul Morgan, Jr., Mr. Stanley Conant, and others. It also highlights a portrait of Frederick March, who played a major role in the play "A Bell for Adano" at the Cort Theater in New York City.

The painting "Mio Padre" is noted as one of a series of great contemporary American works of art being showcased at the bank as part of the First National Bank's public service program. Other masterpieces of American art in their original form will also be featured at the bank.

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The image is a vintage newspaper clipping from the Roselle, N.J., Spectator, dated May 20, 1949. The article, titled "New Painting At Boro Bank," discusses the exhibition of a painting by Umberto Romano at the First National Bank of Roselle. The painting, titled "Mio Padre" (My Father), is noted for its striking style and has sparked significant interest and discussion.

Key points from the article include:

  • The painting is a recent addition to the bank's collection.
  • Umberto Romano is recognized as one of the most assured and skilled draftsmen in the country, with his works displayed in major national art shows, such as the Corcoran Gallery of Washington, the Albright Gallery in Buffalo, and the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.
  • Romano is known for his portrait paintings, which have included notable figures such as Mrs. Sara Delano Roosevelt, Mr. and Mrs. Carter Chapin Higgins, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Morgan, Jr., and Mr. Stanley Conant.
  • The painting "Mio Padre" is part of a series of contemporary American artworks being displayed at the bank as part of a public service program.
  • The painting will be on display for the next 12 days.

The clipping is from the Press Clipping Bureau of Buffelle's, established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street in New York, with a reference to their Barclay office at 7-5371. The clipping itself is slightly worn and yellowed, indicative of its age.

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The image is a press clipping from the "Buffelles' Press Clipping Bureau" dated May 20, 1948, sourced from the Roselle, New Jersey Spectator. The clipping highlights an article titled "New Painting At Boro Bank."

The article discusses the exhibition of a new painting by the renowned artist Umberto Romano at the First National Bank of Roselle. The painting, titled "Mio Padre" (My Father), is described as a striking and unusual style work. The piece is causing significant attention and discussion at the bank, where it will be displayed for the next 12 days.

Umberto Romano is recognized as one of the top draftsmen in the country, with his works having been featured in various major national art shows and museums such as the Corcoran Gallery of Washington, the Albright Gallery, Buffalo, the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, and others.

The painting features a portrait of a man, with notable figures like Mrs. Sara Delano Roosevelt (mother of the President), Mr. and Mrs. Carter Chapman Higgins, and Mr. Stanley Conan among the sitters. The piece also has a notable role in the play "A Bell for Adano" at the Cort Theater in New York City.

The article mentions that "Mio Padre" is part of a series of great contemporary American works of art being showcased at the First National Bank as part of their public service program, with other masterpieces of American art being displayed in original form.

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The image shows a press clipping from the "Roselle, N.J. Spectator," dated May 20, 1949. The headline of the article is "New Painting At Boro Bank." The article discusses the recent exhibition of a painting by Umberto Romano titled "Mio Padre" (My Father) at the First National Bank of Roselle. The painting, created in Romano's distinctive style, has garnered attention and is set to be displayed for the next 12 days.

The article provides background on Romano, describing him as a highly respected and capable draftsman whose works have been featured in numerous national exhibitions, such as those at the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, the Albright Gallery in Buffalo, and the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, among others. Notable subjects Romano has painted include Mrs. Sara Delano Roosevelt, mother of the President, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Morgan, Jr.

The article also mentions that Romano's painting, "Mio Padre," is part of a series of significant contemporary American artworks being brought to the borough twice a month as part of the First National Bank's public service program. Other original pieces of American art will also be featured at the bank.

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The image shows a vintage newspaper clipping from the Roselle, New Jersey Spectator, dated May 20, 1948. The header indicates it is from Burkelle's Press Clipping Bureau in New York.

The article is titled "New Painting At Boro Bank" and discusses the recent addition of a painting to the First National Bank of Roselle. The painting is "Mio Padre" (My Father) by Umberto Romano, known for his striking and unusual style. It is attracting much attention and will be on display at the bank for 12 days.

The article speaks to Romano's recognition as a skilled draftsman and notes that his work has been invited to major national art shows, including galleries such as 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 described as a well-known portrait painter whose subjects have included notable figures like Mrs. Sara Delano Roosevelt, Mr. and Mrs. Carter Chapin Higgins, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Morgan Jr., Mrs. Stanley Conan, and others. One of his portraits, of Frederic March as Major Japolo, played a key role in the play "A Bell for Adano" at the Cort Theater in New York City.

The painting "Mio Padre" is noted as part of a series of important contemporary American works being shown in the borough as part of the First National Bank's public service program. The article concludes by mentioning that other masterpieces of American art, all in original form, will also be featured at the bank.

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The image shows a historical newspaper clipping that seems to be mounted or scanned onto a grey background. The top portion of the clipping has the logo and details of "Buffelle's Press Clipping Bureau," which indicates it was a service that collected newspaper clippings for clients. Below, the name of the publication "ROSELLE, N.J. SPECTATOR" is visible along with the date stamp "MAY 20 1949."

The main article is titled "New Painting At Boro Bank" and details the exhibition of a painting titled "Mio Padre" (My Father) by Umberto Romano at the First National Bank of Roselle. The article describes Romano as one of the most assured and able draftsmen of the country, with his works having been invited to every major national art show, including those at select respected galleries and museums like the Corcoran Gallery of Washington, Albright Gallery in Buffalo, and the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.

The article mentions that Romano is known for portrait painting and lists some of his notable portrait sitters, including family members of well-known individuals. It goes on to say that "Mio Padre" is part of a series of great contemporary American works of art that are being brought to the Borough twice a month as part of the bank's public service program. It concludes by promising that other masterpieces of American art, all in original form, will be featured at the bank. The clipping includes some staining and discoloration consistent with paper aging.

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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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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.