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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.

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The image shows a press clipping from "Buffello's Press Clipping Bureau" located at 165 Church Street, New York City. The clipping is titled "Boston Notes" and is written by Harley Perkins. The date on the clipping is August 1948. 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. The article lists specific works of art and the museums that acquired them:

  1. The Currier Gallery of Art in Manchester, New Hampshire, received "Oakham Bay, Castine" by Thomas Fransioli, Jr.
  2. The Lyman Allyn Museum in New London, Connecticut, selected "The Season" by Martin Mower.
  3. The Springfield Museum of Fine Arts chose a sculpture by Charles Cutter.
  4. The Fitchburg Art Center selected "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 the sixth choice.

The article provides details about the artists and the significance of the works acquired.

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The image shows a page from a press clipping book from the Buffel's Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York City. The clipping is dated 1948 and features an article titled "Boston Notes" written by Harley Perkins.

In the article, Perkins discusses how art museums in four New England states have been enriched by the Purchase Fund of the Boston Society of Independent Artists. Five artists associated with the city were selected for their permanent collections. Here are the details:

  1. Currier Gallery of Art (Manchester, New Hampshire) - Chose "Oakham Bay," a painting by Thomas Franeisioli, Jr.
  2. Lyman Allyn Museum (New London, Connecticut) - Selected "The Season," a painting by Martin Mower.
  3. Springfield Museum of Fine Arts (Springfield, Massachusetts) - Acquired "Boy Carved Directly from the Stone," a sculpture by Charles Cutler.
  4. Fitchburg Art Center (Fitchburg, Massachusetts) - Selected "Vielle Ville," a painting by Glenn Miller of Marblehead.
  5. Institute of Modern Art - Chose "Train Ride," a painting by Maud Morgan of Andover.
  6. L. D. M. Sweat Memorial Art Museum (Portland, Maine) - Selected the sixth piece, though not named in the visible part of the clipping.

The clipping provides insights into the acquisition of artworks by various museums in the New England region, supported by the Purchase Fund of the Boston Society of Independent Artists.

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The image shows a press clipping from 1948, labeled "Bulkele's Established 1888," with a press clipping bureau address in New York City. The clipping is titled "Boston Notes" and is written by Harley Perkins.

The article discusses how four New England art museums have been enriched by the Purchase Fund of the Boston Society of Independent Artists. Each museum received notable works by five artists associated with Boston:

  1. The Currier Gallery of Art in Manchester, New Hampshire, acquired "Painé's of Boston," specifically "Oakham Bay, Castine," by Thomas Frascoli Jr., a work that was well-received when shown at the Margaret Brown Gallery.

  2. The Lyman Allyn Museum in New London, Connecticut, selected "The Season" by Martin Mower, who is noted for his teaching at Harvard College.

  3. The Springfield Museum of Fine Arts chose a sculpture titled "Scated Figure" by Charles Cutter, which was carved directly from stone. Cutter is known for his local exhibitions and has recently been appointed as the head of the sculpture department at the Academy of Fine Arts in Cincinnati.

  4. The Fitzburg Art Center selected "Vielle Ville," a painting by Glenn Miller of Marblehead, an artist who has exhibited at the Boris Mirski Gallery.

  5. The Institute of Modern Art, which was fifth on the list, chose "Train Ride" by Maud Morgan of Andover.

  6. The sixth selection went to the L. D. M. Sweat Memorial Art Museum of Portland, Maine, though the specific artwork chosen is not mentioned in this clipping.

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The image shows a clipping from a press release or newspaper article titled "Boston Notes," written by Harley Perkins, dated February 1948. The clipping is from Buzelle's Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street, New York, established in 1888.

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. This society has acquired notable works by five artists for their permanent collections in the city. The following museums and their acquisitions are mentioned:

  1. Currier Gallery of Art in Manchester, New Hampshire: Chose "Oakham Bay, Castine," a painting by Thomas Fransioli, Jr. This work had previously been shown at the Margaret Brown Gallery.

  2. Lyman Allyn Museum in New London, Connecticut: Selected "The Season," a painting by Martin Mower, who was a well-regarded teacher of art at Harvard College.

  3. Springfield Museum of Fine Arts in Springfield, Massachusetts: Acquired the sculpture "Boy Carved Directly from the Stone," by Charles Cutter. This 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.

  4. Fitchburg Art Center in Fitchburg, Massachusetts: Chose "Vielle Ville," a painting by Glenn Miller of Marblehead, who exhibits at the Boris Mirski Gallery.

  5. Institute of Modern Art, fifth on the list for the Purchase Fund, selected: "Train Ride," by Maud Morgan of Andover.

The sixth choice went to the L. D. M. Sweat Memorial Art Museum in Portland, Maine.

The clipping also includes a notation "PICTURES ON EXHIBIT NEW YORK CITY" at the top.

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The image is a press clipping from "Bufkettes Press Clipping Bureau" in New York City. The article, dated February 10, 1948, is titled "Boston Notes" and is written by Harley Perkins. It discusses recent enrichments to art museums in four New England states through the Purchase Fund of the Boston Society of Independent Artists.

Key points include:

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

    • Selected the painting "Oakham Bay, Castine" by Thomas Fransioli Jr., which had been popular when exhibited at the Margaret Brown Gallery.
  2. Lyman Allyn Museum in New London, Connecticut:

    • Chose "The Season" by Martin Mower, a former teacher at Harvard College, renowned for his art.
  3. Springfield Museum of Fine Arts in Springfield, Massachusetts:

    • Chose a seated figure of a boy carved by Charles Cutter, a notable sculptor who recently headed the sculpture department at the Academy of Fine Arts in Cincinnati.
  4. Fitchburg Art Center in Fitchburg, Massachusetts:

    • Selected "Valle Village" by Glenn Miller of Marblehead, an exhibitor at the Boris Mirski Gallery.
  5. Institute of Modern Art in Boston, Massachusetts:

    • Chose "Train Ride" by Maud Morgan of Andover for their Purchase Fund selection.
  6. L. D. M. Sweat Memorial Art Museum in Portland, Maine:

    • The sixth choice of the Purchase Fund went to this museum.

The article highlights the impact of the Purchase Fund in enhancing the collections of various art institutions with notable works by recognized artists.

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The image shows a vintage document which appears to be a newspaper clipping attached to a piece of cardboard with a small metal fastener at the top. The cardboard header displays the logo and information of "Bufrelles PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU" located at "165 Church Street - New York" and includes a contact phone number "BArcley 7-5371." This bureau was established in 1888, suggesting that the clipping service has been in operation for some time, possibly indicating that the document is of some historical significance.

The newspaper clipping is titled "Boston Notes" by Harley Perkins. It discusses how art museums in four New England states have benefitted from the Purchase Fund of the Boston Society of Independent Artists. It mentions specific artworks and artists, as well as the museums they are associated with, such as the Currier Gallery of Art, the Lyman Allyn Museum, the Springfield Museum of Fine Arts, the Fitchburg Art Center, and the Institute of Modern Art. Notably mentioned artworks include "The Season" by Martin Mower and "Train Ride" by Maud Morgan.

The document has aged, with yellowing paper and slightly worn edges, indicating it is not a recent article. The purpose of this clipping was likely for archival, research, or personal interest related to the art scene in Boston and New England.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping titled "Boston Notes" by Harley Perkins. The article discusses art acquisitions by several New England museums through the Purchase Fund of the Boston Society of Independent Artists. It mentions notable works by five artists associated with Boston:

  • The Currier Gallery of Art in Manchester, New Hampshire, chose the painting "Oakham Bay, Castine" by Thomas Fransioli, Jr.
  • The Lyman Allyn Museum of New London, Connecticut, selected the painting "The Season" by Martin Mower, a beloved art teacher at Harvard College.
  • The Springfield Museum of Fine Arts chose a sculpture of a seated boy carved from stone by Charles Cutler, a sculptor and head of the sculpture department at the Academy of Fine Arts in Cincinnati.
  • The Fitchburg Art Center selected the painting "Vielle Ville" by Glenn Miller of Marblehead.
  • The Institute of Modern Art selected the painting "Train Ride" by Maud Morgan of Andover.

Additionally, the sixth choice goes to the L. D. M. Sweat Memorial Art Museum of Portland, Maine.

At the top of the clipping, there is a header from "Burkelle's Press Clipping Bureau," located at 165 Church Street, New York, with a phone number and a logo featuring scissors. The clipping is stamped with the date "FEB 1940."

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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.

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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.