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This image displays a vintage press clipping from 1949, mounted on an archival card from Burrelle’s Press Clipping Bureau.

The clipping, dated June 6, 1949, is titled:

Harvard Expert Renews Paintings

It reports from London on the conservation efforts of Richard D. Buck, a bearded expert from Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum, who was working at the National Gallery in London.

The subject of the restoration is a million-dollar painting of the Nativity by the Italian Renaissance master Piero della Francesca, completed in 1490.

According to the article:

• Previous restoration attempts had only provided “first aid” about four years earlier.
• Since then, two new, large cracks had developed in the artwork.
• Using tools like a dentist’s probe, Buck discovered that beneath the surface, there was a hidden network of wormholes and tunnels that extended down to the painting’s actual layers.
• These hidden damages must be addressed before Buck can proceed with replacing the painting’s wood backing — a process that will involve using strips of balsa wood.

The clipping is attached to a larger, beige-colored card that reads:

Burrelle’s
Established 1888
Barclay 7-5371
Press Clipping Bureau
165 Church Street - New York
New Castle, PA. News
Circ. D. 19,433

The clipping is neatly trimmed and appears to have been preserved for archival purposes, with red lines underlining the headline and date for emphasis.

Overall, this artifact illustrates mid-20th century art conservation practices and the role of specialized press bureaus in documenting and disseminating cultural news.

The image shows a news clipping from a publication dated June 6, 1949, under the headline "Harvard Expert Renews Paintings." The clipping is from the "New Castle, PA. News" and mentions that Richard D. Buck, an expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, is working on restoring a painting of the Nativity, which is valued at a million dollars and was completed by Piero della Francesca in 1490. The article details Buck's method of using a dentist's probe to examine the woodwork underneath the painting for cracks and other issues, and it mentions that strips of balsa wood will be used to create a freshwood backing for the painting. The clipping is mounted on a piece of paper that includes a business card for "Burrelle's," a press clipping bureau established in 1888, with an address in New York and a phone number. The business card includes a graphic of a pair of scissors.

This image shows a newspaper clipping from the New Castle, PA News dated June 6, 1949. The clipping is titled "Harvard Expert Renews Paintings" and discusses the restoration work being done by Richard D. Buck, a bearded expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, on a million-dollar painting of the Nativity by Piero della Francesca, which was completed in 1490.

The article mentions that the painting has been subjected to restoration attempts in the past, including a "first aid" treatment four years prior, which resulted in two large cracks appearing. Buck, an authority on the restoration of old masters, is using a tool similar to a dentist's probe to investigate the layers beneath the woodwork. He has discovered a system of worm tunnels that need to be treated before he can proceed with applying a fresh wood backing to the painting. The restoration will involve using strips of balsa wood.

The clipping is from Burrell's Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York. The clipping also includes a note about the circulation of the newspaper, which was 19,433.

The image depicts a clipping from a newspaper, specifically from a press clipping bureau named "Burrelle's." The clipping bureau is established in 1888 and is located at 165 Church Street, New York, with an additional office in New Castle, PA. The clipping is dated June 6, 1949, and contains an article from the "Harvard Expert Renews Paintings" section.

The article discusses Richard D. Buck, an expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, who is engaged in restoring the woodwork of the million-dollar painting of the Nativity by Piero della Francesca, finished in 1490. The article mentions that many attempts have been made in the past to restore the painting, but it was given "first aid" treatment about four years ago. However, since then, two significant cracks have appeared.

As an authority on the restoration of old masters, Buck has found—using an instrument similar to a dentist's probe—that underneath a layer of filled worm-holes and tunneling is another unexplored system of worm tunnels reaching right down to the painting itself. These will have to be treated before he tackles the job of putting a freshwood backing on the painting. Strips of balsa will be used.

The clipping is neatly cut and pasted onto a white background, indicating that it was likely preserved for archival or reference purposes. The text is printed in black ink on a beige-colored paper, typical of newspaper clippings from the mid-20th century. The top portion of the clipping includes the name and contact information of the press clipping bureau, while the main body of the text provides detailed information about the restoration efforts being undertaken by Richard D. Buck.

The image shows a clipping from a newspaper with the headline "Harvard Expert Renews Paintings." The clipping is from the Press Clipping Bureau, which was established in 1888. The clipping is dated June 6, 1945, and it discusses the restoration of a painting by Piero della Francesca at the National Gallery in London. The painting, which was finished in 1490, had previously received "first aid" treatment but had developed two large cracks. The restoration expert, Richard D. Buck of Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, is using a densitometer to locate worm-holes and tunnels beneath the painting's surface. The restoration process involves filling the worm-holes with a freshwood backing and applying strips of balsa.

The image shows a vintage newspaper clipping from the New Castle, PA. News, dated June 6, 1949, with a circulation of 19,433. The clipping is titled "Harvard Expert Renews Paintings" and is sourced from London (INS).

Key Details from the Clipping:

1. Subject: The article discusses the restoration efforts of Richard D. Buck, an expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, who is working on a significant artwork at the National Gallery in London.

2. Painting in Focus: The artwork being restored is a million-dollar painting of the Nativity by Piero della Francesca, completed in 1490.

3. Restoration Challenges:

   • The painting had previously undergone several restoration attempts, including a "first aid" treatment about four years prior.
   • Despite these efforts, two large cracks have appeared on the painting.
   • Buck has identified wormholes and tunnels beneath the paint layer using a dentist's probe, indicating extensive damage from woodworms.

4. Restoration Plan:

   • Buck intends to address the damage by applying a freshwood backing to the painting.
   • Strips of balsa will be used as part of the restoration process to stabilize the artwork.

5. Visual Elements:

   • The clipping is part of a collection from the Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York.
   • The header includes the bureau's name, address, and contact information (Barclay 7-5371).
   • The text is printed in a classic newspaper style, with clear headings and body text.

Overall Impression:

The image captures a historical moment in art conservation, highlighting the challenges and meticulous efforts involved in restoring a priceless masterpiece. It reflects the expertise of Richard D. Buck and the significance of preserving cultural heritage. The clipping itself is a physical artifact, showcasing the archival nature of press clippings from the mid-20th century.

Two small vintage newspaper clippings glued together on a gray background.

• Top clipping: a beige card with a large cursive “Burrell’s” logo, “ESTABLISHED 1888,” and “PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU” with an address in New York. There’s a line “NEW CASTLE, PA. NEWS Cir. D. 19,433” and a faded stamp reading “JUN 6 1949.”
• Bottom clipping: a news piece with the headline “Harvard Expert Renews Paintings” in bold serif type, describing Richard D. Buck of Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum and restoration work in London on a Nativity painting by Piero della Francesca, finished in 1490. The article mentions restoration techniques and that strips of balsa will be used. The clipping has a red underline accent.

This is a newspaper clipping distributed by Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street, New York. The clipping is from the New Castle, PA News with a circulation of 19,433 and is dated June 6, 1949.

The article headline reads: "Harvard Expert Renews Paintings" and discusses the restoration work of Richard D. Buck from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. He was restoring Piero della Francesca's "The Nativity" painting from 1490 at London's National Gallery. The piece mentions Buck's work addressing cracks and worm tunnels that damaged the painting, using innovative techniques like probing wormhole-filled layers and applying balsa wood strips as backing.

This image contains a photograph of an old newspaper clipping which features an article. At the top of the clipping, the logo and details of a press clipping service named "Buffele's ESTABLISHED 1888 PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU" are visible, with an address at 165 Church Street, New York and a phone number. This indicates that the article was likely sourced and provided by this service. Below that, there's a header for the "NEW CASTLE, PA. NEWS" with a circulation number. The date "JUN 6 1949" is stamped across this header in red ink.

The headline of the article reads "Harvard Expert Renews Paintings." It reports that a bearded Richard D. Buck from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum is at work in the National Gallery in London restoring the woodwork of a valuable painting of the Nativity by Piero della Francesca finished in 1490. The article describes various challenges faced during restoration, including the presence of large cracks and worm tunnelings that damaged the wood, the necessity to treat these before placing a fresh wood backing, and the intent to use balsa strips in the process. The text cuts off at the bottom, suggesting there's more to the article that isn't shown in the image.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the "New Castle, PA. News" dated June 6, 1949. The clipping is attached to a card from "Buttrelle's Press Clipping Bureau" located at 165 Church Street, New York.

The headline reads "Harvard Expert Renews Paintings." The article discusses Richard D. Buck, a bearded expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, who is working at the National Gallery in London. He is restoring the woodwork of a million-dollar painting of the Nativity by Piero della Francesca, finished in 1490.

The article details past restoration attempts and mentions that the painting had received "first aid" treatment about four years prior, but two large cracks have since appeared. Buck is using an instrument similar to a dentist's probe to explore a system of wormholes and tunnels beneath the painting that reach down to the painting itself.

Before Buck can apply fresh wood backing to the painting, these worm tunnels must be treated. The article notes that strips of balsa wood will be used for the backing.