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The image shows a stack of two pieces of paper. The top piece of paper appears to be a business card or advertisement for "Burrelle's," which was established in 1888. It lists a phone number and a location at 165 Church Street, New York, and mentions "Press Clipping Bureau" and "Pictures on Exhibit New York City." The date "FEB 1948" is visible on the business card, indicating it is from February 1948.

The bottom piece of paper is a clipping titled "Boston Notes" by Harley Perkins. It discusses the acquisition by museums in New England of notable works through the Purchase Fund of the Boston Society of Independent Artists. The article mentions specific paintings and sculptures purchased for the permanent collections of five museums:

1. The Currier Gallery of Art in Manchester, New Hampshire, received "Oakham Bay, Castine" by Thomas Fransioli, Jr., which was chosen from the Independents Fifteenth Annual at Paine's of Boston.
2. The Lyman Allyn Museum in New London, Connecticut, acquired "The Season" by Martin Mower.
3. The Springfield Museum of Fine Arts obtained a seated sculpture of a boy carved by Charles Cutler.
4. The Fitchburg Art Center chose "Vielle Ville" by Glenn Miller of Marblehead.
5. The Institute of Modern Art selected "Train Ride" by Maud Morgan of Andover.
6. The L.D.M. Sweat Memorial Art Museum of Portland, Maine, received an unspecified item.

The article notes that all these choices were made through the Purchase Fund, and it highlights the involvement of various artists and galleries in New England. The text is handwritten with a pen, with some words or phrases underlined for emphasis.

The image shows a newspaper clipping titled "Boston Notes" by Harley Perkins. The article discusses how art museums in four New England states have been enriched through the Purchase Fund of the Boston Society of Independent Artists, acquiring notable works by five artists associated with Boston. The article mentions specific acquisitions by various museums:

• The Currier Gallery of Art in Manchester, New Hampshire, acquired the painting "Oakham Bay, Castine" by Thomas Fransioli, Jr.
• The Lyman Allyn Museum in New London, Connecticut, selected the painting "The Season" by Martin Mower, a teacher at Harvard College.
• The Springfield Museum of Fine Arts chose a sculpture of a seated boy by Charles Cutler.
• The Fitchburg Art Center acquired the painting "Vielle Ville" by Glenn Miller of Marblehead.
• The Institute of Modern Art selected the painting "Train Ride" by Maud Morgan of Andover.
• The L. D. M. Sweat Memorial Art Museum of Portland, Maine, was the sixth choice.

The clipping is dated February 1948 and is attached to a piece of paper from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888. The bureau's address is listed as 165 Church Street, New York.

The image shows a vintage document that appears to be a press clipping from the early 20th century. The document is composed of two parts: a small rectangular piece of paper with black text and a larger rectangular piece of paper with more extensive text. The smaller piece of paper has the heading "Buffalolles" and "PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU" with an address and phone number, suggesting it is a clipping from a press clipping service. The larger piece of paper contains an article titled "Boston Notes" by Harley Perkins, discussing art acquisitions by various museums in New England. The article mentions specific artworks and artists, indicating the content is related to art and cultural news from that era.

The image shows two pieces of paper that appear to be clippings from a newspaper. The clipping on the left is titled "Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau" and includes information about the establishment's location and contact details. The clipping on the right is titled "Boston Notes" and provides information about art museums in New England that have been enriched through the Purchase Fund of the Boston Society of Independent Artists. The article mentions the names of the artists and the titles of their works that have been acquired by the museums. The clippings are placed on a gray background.

The image shows two items stacked on top of each other, both appearing to be historical press clippings or news articles from the mid-20th century.

Top Item:

• Header: "Buford's ESTABLISHED 1888" with a decorative logo and the text "PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU" below it.
• Address: "165 Church Street - New York" is printed, indicating the location of the press clipping bureau.
• Date: "FEB. 1948" is handwritten at the top, suggesting the clipping is from February 1948.

Bottom Item:

• Title: "Boston Notes By HARLEY PERKINS" is prominently displayed at the top.
• Content: The text discusses art acquisitions and exhibitions by various museums in New England. Key points include:
  • The Currier Gallery of Art in Manchester, New Hampshire, selecting Thomas Frankoski Jr.'s painting Oakland Bay from the Independents Fifteenth Annual at the Paine Gallery of Boston.
  • The Lyman Allyn Museum of New London, Connecticut, acquiring The Season by Martin Mower, a teacher at Harvard College.
  • The Springfield Museum of Fine Arts, selecting a sculpture by Charles Cutler, who was the head of the sculpture department at the Academy of Fine Arts in Cincinnati.
  • The Vitchburg Art Center, choosing The Painting File by Glenn Miller of Marlboro, an exhibitor at the Boris Marsh Gallery.
  • The Institute of Modern Art, selecting Train Ride by Maud Morgan of Andover.
  • The L. D. M. Sweat Memorial Art Museum of Portland, Maine, acquiring a piece (details not fully visible).

Visual Characteristics:

• The clippings appear aged, with a slightly worn and yellowed paper texture.
• Handwritten annotations are visible, including the date "FEB. 1948" and a signature or initial at the bottom of the bottom clipping.
• The layout is typical of newspaper or magazine clippings, with clear headings and structured paragraphs.

Context:

The items suggest they are part of a historical archive, possibly from a press clipping bureau, documenting art news and museum acquisitions from February 1948. The content highlights regional art institutions and their selections from contemporary exhibitions.

The image presents a newspaper clipping from 1948, featuring a column titled "Boston Notes" by Harley Perkins. The clipping is attached to a piece of paper with the words "Buckelles" and "Press Clipping Bureau" printed on it.

• Newspaper Clipping:
  • Title: Boston Notes
  • Author: Harley Perkins
  • Content: The clipping discusses various art museums in New England that have been enriched through the Purchase Fund of the Boston Society of Independent Artists, receiving notable works by five artists identified with this city.
  • Mentioned Museums:
    • Currier Gallery of Art in Manchester, New Hampshire
    • Lyman Allyn Museum, of New London, Connecticut
    • Springfield Museum of Fine Arts
    • Fitchburg Art Center
    • Institute of Modern Art
• Press Clipping Bureau Paper:
  • Company Name: Buckelles
  • Address: 165 Church Street - New York
  • Established Year: 1888
  • Phone Number: Barclay 7-5371

In summary, the image showcases a newspaper clipping from 1948 highlighting the enrichment of art museums in New England through the Purchase Fund of the Boston Society of Independent Artists. The clipping also mentions several notable museums and artists, providing insight into the art scene of the time.

The image presents a newspaper clipping featuring an article titled "Boston Notes" by Harley Perkins. The article is divided into two sections, with the top section being a press clipping bureau label and the bottom section containing the article itself.

Press Clipping Bureau Label:

• The label is beige in color and features the following information:
  • Burrelle's: Established 1888
  • Press Clipping Bureau: 165 Church Street - New York
  • Pictures on Exhibit: New York City

Article Section:

• The article is also beige in color and contains the following information:
  • Title: Boston Notes
  • Author: Harley Perkins
  • Content: The article discusses various art exhibitions and events in Boston, including the Currier Gallery of Art in Manchester, New Hampshire, which has chosen from the Independents Fifteenth Annual at Paine's of Boston, the painting "Oakham Bay, Castine," by Thomas Fransioli, Jr. His work has been popularly received when shown at the Margaret Brown Gallery.
  • Other Exhibitions: The article mentions other exhibitions, such as the Lyman Allyn Museum of New London, Connecticut, which selected the painting "The Season," by Martin Moyer, who for years has been a much beloved teacher of art at Harvard College. The Springfield Museum of Fine Arts turned to the sculptures, taking the seated figure of a boy carved directly from the stone by Charles Cutler. The sculptor exhibits locally at the Robert C. Vose Galleries and has recently been appointed head of the sculpture department at the Academy of Fine Arts in Cincinnati. The Fitchburg Art Center chose the painting "Vieille Ville," by Glenn Miller of Marblehead, an exhibitor at the Boris Mirski Gallery. The Institute of Modern Art, fifth on the list for the Purchase Fund, selected the painting "Train Ride," by Maud Morgan of Andover. Sixth choice goes to the L. D. M. Sweat Memorial Art Museum of Portland, Maine.

Overall, the image provides information about various art exhibitions and events in Boston, highlighting the work of local artists and their contributions to the city's cultural scene.

The image shows a clipping from a newspaper or magazine, titled "Boston Notes" by Harley Perkins, dated February 1948. The clipping is placed on top of a card with the name "Buckelle's" and an address in New York City.

• The clipping is yellowed and appears to be from a newspaper or magazine.
  • The title "Boston Notes" is written in cursive at the top of the clipping.
  • The author's name, "Harley Perkins," is written below the title.
  • The date "FEB 1948" is stamped on the clipping.
  • The clipping discusses art museums in New England and their acquisitions through the Purchase Fund of the Boston Society of Independent Artists.
  • The article mentions several art museums, including the Currier Gallery of Art, the Lyman Allyn Museum, the Springfield Museum of Fine Arts, the Fitchburg Art Center, the Institute of Modern Art, and the L.D.M. Sweat Memorial Art Museum.
  • The article lists the artworks acquired by these museums, including paintings by Thomas Fransioli, Martin Mower, Charles Cutler, Glenn Miller, Maud Morgan, and others.
• The card underneath the clipping has the name "Buckelle's" and an address in New York City.
  • The card is also yellowed and appears to be from the same time period as the clipping.
  • The address on the card is "165 Church Street - New York."
  • The card has a phone number, "BArclay 7-5371," and a description of the business, "PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU."
  • The card also has a note that says "PICTURES ON EXHIBIT NEW YORK CITY."

Overall, the image suggests that the clipping was sent to Buckelle's Press Clipping Bureau, which was a service that provided news clippings and other information to clients. The clipping itself appears to be a review or article about art museums in New England, and the card underneath it provides context about the source of the clipping.

The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping, accompanied by a small paper advertisement.

Newspaper Clipping:

• The clipping is titled "Boston Notes" and features an article written by Harley Perkins.
• The article discusses the acquisition of artworks by five artists for the permanent collections of art museums in four New England states.
• The clipping is yellowed with age and appears to be from February 1948.

Advertisement:

• The advertisement is for Buckelle's Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street, New York.
• It was established in 1888 and has a phone number: BArclay 7-5371.
• The advertisement also mentions that pictures are on exhibit in New York City.

Background:

• The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the art world of the 1940s, highlighting the acquisition of notable works by various artists and promoting a press clipping bureau in New York City.

The image shows a clipping from a press bureau, specifically from Burrelles, established in 1888. The clipping is dated October 19, 1948, and is from New York City. The content of the clipping is an article titled "Boston Notes" written by Harley Perkins.

The article discusses the enrichment of art collections in four museums in New England through the Purchase Fund of the Boston Society of Independent Artists. The museums mentioned are:

1. Currier Gallery of Art in Manchester, New Hampshire:

   • Acquired "Fifteen Animals at Pasture of Boston" by Paul Manship and "Boy Skating" by Thomas Fransioli Jr.

2. Addison Gallery of American Art at Phillips Academy in Andover:

   • Selected "The Season" by Martin Mower.

3. Springfield Museum of Fine Arts:

   • Purchased "Figure of a Boy" by Charles Cutter.

4. Fitchburg Art Center:

   • Chose "Gayle Vale" by Glenn Miller.

5. Institute of Modern Art:

   • Selected "Train Ride" by Mark Morris.

The sixth piece mentioned, "L. D. M. Sweat Memorial Art Museum" in Portland, Maine, is also noted, but the specific artwork acquired is not detailed in the visible portion of the article.

The article highlights the contributions of these artists and the enrichment of the museums' collections through the acquisition of these artworks.