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This image displays a yellowed, vintage newspaper clipping attached to a light-blue, rectangular card from Burrelle’s Press Clipping Bureau.
This is a news article, likely from a New York newspaper, dated “London, May 28 (I. N. S.)” — indicating the date and source (International News Service).
The image captures a historical artifact — a press clipping saved by Burrelle’s, a major press clipping service, for its client, the Youngstown Vindicator newspaper. The clipping details a significant art restoration project from 1949, highlighting the discovery of extensive, previously unknown termite damage beneath a priceless Renaissance painting. The clipping is physically attached to the Burrelle’s card, showing signs of age with yellowing paper and faint ink.
This item represents a snapshot of mid-20th-century journalism, art conservation science, and the service of media monitoring.
The image shows a vintage clipping of a newspaper article, secured to a light green business card with the name "Burrelle's" printed on it. The business card indicates that Burrelle's was established in 1888 and provides a phone number, "BArclay 7-5371," along with an address on Church Street, New York. The business card also includes references to a "Press Clipping Bureau" and mentions a publication from Youngstown, Ohio, with a circulation figure.
The newspaper clipping, dated May 29, 1949, discusses the restoration efforts of a painting at the National Gallery in London. The article highlights the work of Richard D. Buck, an expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, who is engaged in restoring the woodwork of a "million dollar painting" of the Nativity, a work created by Piero della Francesca in 1490. The article mentions that previous attempts at restoration had been made, with the most recent being about four years prior. It also notes the discovery of additional worm tunnels beneath the painting, which need to be treated before further restoration can proceed.
This image shows a vintage press clipping from the Youngstown Vindicator, dated May 28, 1949. The clipping is attached to a light blue header from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, which was established in 1888. The header includes the logo of a pair of scissors and the contact information for the bureau, located at 165 Church Street, New York, with a phone number: BArclay 7-5371.
The article is titled "Harvard Expert Renews Paintings" and discusses the restoration work being carried out by Richard D. Buck, a bearded expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. He is working at the National Gallery in London on a restoration project of a million-dollar painting of the Nativity by Piero della Francesca, which was completed in 1490. The article details the challenges faced in restoring old master paintings, including the presence of worm-holes and tunneling in the woodwork. Buck uses a tool similar to a dentist's probe to investigate the damage. The restoration process involves treating the woodwork issues before applying a fresh wood backing to the painting using strips of balsa.
The image shows a clipping from the "Youngstown Vindicator" newspaper, dated May 29, 1949. The clipping is about an expert from Harvard University, Richard M. Buck, who is restoring a painting by Piero della Francesca in the National Art Gallery in London. The restoration, which cost $1 million, aims to repair the woodwork of the painting, which was completed in 1490. The article mentions that despite previous attempts to restore the painting, two significant cracks have reappeared, and Buck has discovered an unexplored system of worm tunnels beneath the painting's surface. The restoration process involves removing a layer of woodworm and applying fresh wood backing to the painting.
The image shows a piece of paper with text on it, which appears to be a clipping from a newspaper or magazine. The clipping is titled "Harvard Expert Renews Paintings" and features a photograph of Richard May Buck, who is described as a "bearded authority on the restoration of old masters." Buck is said to be working on restoring a painting by Piero della Francesca that was completed in 1490.
The clipping notes that many attempts have been made to restore the painting in the past, but Buck's approach is unique. He has discovered that underneath a layer of paint, there are worm-holes and tunnels created by woodworm that have reached down to the painting itself. Buck plans to treat the painting with a fresh coat of wood backing and use strips of balsa to fill in the holes.
The clipping also includes information about the publication it was taken from, which is identified as "Youngstown, O. Vindicator" with a circulation of 81,362 and a street address of 165 Church Street, New York. The clipping is dated May 29, 1949, and includes a stamp from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
Overall, the image provides insight into the process of restoring old paintings and the expertise required to do so. It also highlights the importance of preserving cultural heritage and the role that experts like Richard May Buck play in that effort.
The image depicts a vintage press clipping from the Youngstown Vindicator, dated May 29, 1949. The clipping is mounted on a card from Buttelle's Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York. The card includes the bureau's contact information: Barclay 7-5371.
The headline of the clipping reads "Harvard Expert Renews Paintings", and the article discusses the efforts of Richard D. Buck, an expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, who is restoring a valuable artwork in London. The painting in question is a million-dollar work by Piero della Francesca, completed in 1490 and housed at the National Gallery in London.
Key points from the article include:
Restoration Challenges: The painting has suffered from significant damage, including four major cracks that have appeared since a previous restoration attempt about four years earlier.
New Discovery: Buck has identified an underlying issue using a dentist's probe, revealing worm-holes and tunnelings filled with an unexplored system of worm tunnels that extend into the painting itself.
Restoration Plan: Before addressing the surface cracks, Buck intends to treat the worm damage. He plans to apply a freshwood backing to the painting, using strips of balsa as part of the restoration process.
The clipping is presented in a clean, organized manner, with the headline and article text clearly visible, suggesting it was preserved for historical or archival purposes. The overall design and typography reflect the mid-20th century style, emphasizing the importance of the restoration effort and the expertise involved.
This image shows a newspaper clipping, possibly dated May 29, 1949, about art restoration efforts. It appears to be sourced from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau in New York City.
The clipping reports on Richard D. Buck, affiliated with Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, engaging in restoration work at the National Gallery in London. The focus is on a painting by Piero della Francesca completed in 1490. The text explains challenges with the painting, including cracks and worm holes, and details Buck's methods for addressing them, such as using strips of balsa wood for backing. This is likely an important art conservation moment from that period.
This image shows a newspaper clipping pasted on a card from Burrell's Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street, New York, with the phone number BArclay 7-5371. The card is labeled as being associated with the Youngstown, Ohio Vindicator newspaper and features circulation figures. The date stamped on the card is May 29, 1949.
The newspaper clipping, titled "Harvard Expert Renews Paintings," reports that Richard D. Buck of Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum is working at the National Gallery in London restoring a million-dollar painting of the Nativity by Piero della Francesca, finished in 1490. The article describes previous restoration attempts and mentions Buck has identified an unexplored system of worm tunnels beneath a layer filled with wormholes and tunnelings in the painting. Buck plans to use an instrument resembling a dentist's probe for the restoration. The treatment will involve putting a fresh wood backing on the painting using strips of balsa wood.
Two small vintage clippings arranged as a collage on a gray background.
Top piece: A pastel gradient card from Burrellie’s Press Clipping Bureau (165 Church Street, New York). It features a script logo with scissors, “ESTABLISHED 1888,” and references to Youngstown, Ohio's Vindicator with circulation numbers. A faint date stamp (May 29, 1949) is visible.
Bottom piece: A beige newspaper clipping attached at the bottom, with the headline “Harvard Expert Renews Paintings.” The article is about Richard D. Buck of Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum and the restoration of a Nativity painting by Piero della Francesca (finished in 1490), including notes about restoration methods and tools. The clipping has an aged, yellowed look.
This is an image of a vintage press clipping mounted on a decorative card. The upper portion of the card features the text "Burrelle's" in stylized calligraphy, along with an illustration of a pair of scissors, indicating that this is related to Burrelle's press clipping service. It also has the details "ESTABLISHED 1888" and the phone number "BArclay 7-5371". Below that is the text "PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU 165 Church Street - New York". Furthermore, there's an address line for "YOUNGSTOWN, O. VINDICATOR" with circulation numbers followed by the handwritten date "MAY 29 1949".
The actual newspaper clipping is titled "Harvard Expert Renews Paintings" and is dated "London, May 28". It discusses how Richard D. Buck from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum is in London at the National Gallery restoring a woodwork painting by Piero della Francesca finished in 1490. The article goes on to describe difficulties in the restoration process, including the appearance of cracks and wormhole damage to the piece, and the methods being used for restoration, such as treatment before applying a fresh wood backing of balsa strips.