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This image displays a vintage press clipping and its accompanying clipping bureau label, set against a plain, light gray background.

The Press Clipping:

The main item is a small, aged newspaper clipping on yellowed paper, dated May 25, 1949. It contains two short news articles:

1. Headline: "Harvard Expert Renews Damaged Old Master"

   • Location: London (INS)
   • Content: This article reports that Richard D. Buck, a bearded expert from Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum, is in London at the National Gallery to restore the wooden frame of Piero della Francesca’s 1490 painting, “The Nativity.” The piece notes that the frame had received prior “first-aid” treatment about four years earlier but has since developed two new cracks. Buck, described as an authority on restoration, is using a tool similar to a dentist's probe to investigate a network of wormholes and tunnels discovered beneath the surface, indicating the extent of woodworm damage. He plans to treat the damage before replacing the backing of the painting with fresh wood, using strips of balsa.

2. Headline: "British Ears Lead"

   • Location: Sydney (INS)
   • Content: This brief article states that British automobiles dominated the largest and most representative motor exhibition ever held in Australia.

The Clipping Bureau Label:

Attached to the top of the clipping is a light teal-colored paper label from "Burrelle's," established in 1888. It features a logo of a pair of scissors.

• Bureau Information:
  • Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau
  • Address: 165 Church Street - New York
  • Phone: Barclay 7-5371
• Client Information:
  • The clipping was sourced from the HARRISBURG, PA. NEWS (Evening).
  • Circulation: D. 65,124.
  • Date received/processed: MAY 25 1949.

The overall presentation suggests this was a professionally clipped article sent to a client for information services. The clipping itself is a fascinating historical document, detailing art restoration techniques and international automotive news from 1949.

The image shows a piece of paper with a clipping from a newspaper dated May 25, 1949, and a business card for "Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau." Here is a detailed breakdown of the content:

1. Business Card:

   • Header: "Burrelle's" with a stylized "B" and scissors as part of the logo.
   • Established Year: 1888.
   • Phone Number: BARclay 7-5371.
   • Location: 165 Church Street, New York.
   • Headline: "HARRISBURG, PA. NEWS (Evening)".
   • Circulation: D. 65,124.
   • Date: May 25, 1949.

2. Newspaper Clipping:

   • Main Headline: "Harvard Expert Renews Damaged Old Master".
   • Subheading: LONDON — (INS) — Bearded Richard D. Buck, of Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum, is busy at the National Gallery in London restoring the woodwork of the million dollar painting of the Nativity, which Piero della Francesca finished in 1490.
   • Additional Content: Discusses the restoration process, mentioning that the painting was previously treated and now has two cracks. It describes Buck's method of using a dentist's probe to explore beneath the layers of wormholes and tunnels, suggesting a more detailed approach to repairing the work.
   • Side Headline: "British Ears Lead".
   • Subtext: SYDNEY — (INS) — British automobiles predominated in the largest and most representative motor exhibition ever held in Australia.

The paper is slightly worn, indicating it has been used or stored for some time. The content of the clipping focuses on an art restoration project in London, while the side headline introduces news about a car exhibition in Australia.

This image shows a vintage newspaper clipping and a label from a press clipping bureau. The label is from "Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau," established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York. It indicates the clipping is from the "HARRISBURG, PA. NEWS (Evening)" with a circulation of 65,124, dated May 25, 1949.

The newspaper clipping itself contains two articles. The main article, titled "Harvard Expert Renews Damaged Old Master," discusses the restoration efforts of a painting by Piero della Francesca, valued at a million dollars and finished in 1490. The restoration is being conducted by Richard D. Buck, from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, who is working at the National Gallery in London. The article mentions the challenges of restoring the woodwork of the painting, including dealing with wormholes and cracks.

The second, smaller article, titled "British Ears Lead," reports that British automobiles were predominant in the largest and most representative motor exhibition ever held in Australia.

The clipping appears to have been folded and has some underlining in blue ink. The overall condition suggests it is an archival document.

The image shows a clipping from a newspaper that is attached to a business card. The clipping is torn from the top and bottom. The business card is white with green text and a logo of scissors. The clipping is from the "Harrisburg, PA. News (Evening)" and is dated May 25, 1949. The clipping is about the restoration of a painting by Richard D. Buck, an expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The painting is a million-dollar artwork by Pierro della Francesca, which was completed in 1490. The clipping also mentions that British automobiles dominated the largest and most representative motor exhibition ever held in Australia.

The image features two pieces of paper. The first is a small piece of paper with the text "Burrelle's" and "ESTABLISHED 1888" printed on it. It also includes the address "Barclay 7-5371" and "PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU 165 Church Street - New York." The second piece of paper is a newspaper clipping with the headline "Harvard Expert Renews Damaged Old Master." The clipping discusses the restoration of a painting by Piero della Francesca at the National Gallery in London by Richard D. Buck of Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The text mentions the challenges of restoring the painting, including the need to treat worm tunnels and the use of balsa wood strips. The image has a vintage look, with a slightly faded and aged appearance.

The image shows a press clipping from the Harrisburg News (Evening) dated May 25, 1949, with a circulation of 65,124. The clipping is from Buzzell's Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York, and bears the Barclay number 7-5371.

The article headline reads:
"Harvard Expert Renews Damaged Old Master"

Key Details from the Article:

1. Location and Source:

   • The article is from London, as indicated by the byline: "LONDON — (INS) — Bearded Richard D. Buck, of Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum..."

2. Subject:

   • Richard D. Buck, an expert in art restoration, is working on restoring the woodwork of the National Gallery in London.
   • Specifically, he is restoring a million-dollar painting by Piero della Francesca, which was completed in 1490.

3. Condition of the Painting:

   • The painting has been previously treated with "first-aid" restoration about four years earlier.
   • However, two great cracks have appeared since then.
   • Buck has discovered worm tunnels and wormholes beneath the surface of the painting using a tool similar to a dentist's probe.
   • The restoration process will involve placing a freshwood backing on the painting and using strips of balsa to address the damage.

4. Additional News:

   • A secondary headline in the same clipping reads: "British Ears Lead", which appears to be about an auto exhibition in Sydney, Australia, where British automobiles dominated the largest and most representative motor exhibition ever held in the country.

Visual Elements:

• The clipping is presented as a physical document with a clean, slightly aged appearance, typical of mid-20th-century newspaper clippings.
• The text is typed or printed in a clear, legible font, with the headline in bold and the subheadings and body text in standard newspaper style.
• The top portion of the clipping includes the header of Buzzell's Press Clipping Bureau, indicating it is part of a curated collection of news articles.

This clipping provides insight into the state of art restoration in the mid-20th century, highlighting the challenges faced by conservators and the innovative techniques used to preserve historical artworks.

This is an image showing a vintage paper clipping mounted on a light blue header card with black and white text. The header card reads "Burrelle's Established 1888" followed by a telephone number "Barclay 7-5371" and the address "PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU 165 Church Street - New York". Below that, it specifies the source of the clipping as the "HARRISBURG, PA. NEWS (Evening)" with a circulation disclosure "Circ. D. 65,124" and a date "MAY 25 1940".

The newspaper clipping itself has a heading that says "Harvard Expert Renews Damaged Old Master," followed by the location "LONDON — (INS)" and begins with an article about Richard D. Buck from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum working on restoring a painting at the National Gallery in London, specifically a million-dollar painting of the Nativity by Piero della Francesca completed in 1490. The article discusses the challenges and techniques involved in the restoration process.

There is also a part of another article visible on the right, with the title "British Ears Lead" and the location "SYDNEY—(INS)". This snippet mentions something about British automobiles and an exhibition in Australia. The text is cut off, suggesting this might be the continuation of a different story.

Overall, the image appears to be a historical record or representation of media coverage from the 1940s, focused on art restoration and international news snippets.

This image depicts a newspaper clipping and its source details:

1. Source Information (on the blue card):

   • The press clipping is from "Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau," a company established in 1888, located at "165 Church Street, New York."
   • The source newspaper is the "Harrisburg, PA. News (Evening)" with a circulation of 65,124.
   • The clipping is dated May 25, 1949.

2. Main Article Highlighted:

   • Headline: "Harvard Expert Renews Damaged Old Master"
   • Key points:
     • Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum expert, Richard D. Buck, is restoring the woodwork of a valuable painting of the Nativity by Piero della Francesca, completed in 1490.
     • Multiple previous restoration attempts were made unsuccessfully.
     • Buck is working at the National Gallery in London to repair wormholes and cracks using advanced techniques and protective backing (including balsa wood).

3. Additional Article Snippet:

   • Headline: "British Ears Lead"
   • Briefly mentions that British automobiles were dominant in a major car exhibition in Australia.

The clipping card is light blue, and the newspaper article is yellowed and aged, reflecting its historical nature.

The image shows a small collage of vintage newspaper clippings on a gray background.

• Top left: A light blue clipping from Burrell’s Press Clipping Bureau (with a large pair of scissors graphic and “Burrell’s” logo). It includes “Established 1888,” an address in New York, and a date stamp “MAY 25 1949.”
• Bottom: A beige horizontal clipping containing multiple articles. The main headline reads “Harvard Expert Renews Damaged Old Master,” about Richard D. Buck of Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum working on restoring a famous old master (a Piero della Francesca Nativity) in the National Gallery in London. The text mentions worm holes, a dentist-like probe, worm-tunnels, and plans to back the painting with strips of balsa.
• A narrower column on the right is headed “British Ears Lead,” describing British automobiles dominating a large motor exhibition in Australia (Sydney).

Overall, it looks like a small collection of mid-20th-century news clippings about art restoration and automotive news.

The image shows two newspaper clippings attached to a blue piece of paper from "Burrell's Press Clipping Bureau" located at 165 Church Street, New York. The clipping is dated May 25, 1949, from the Harrisburg, PA, Evening News.

The newspaper clipping headlines and excerpts are:

1. "Harvard Expert Renews Damaged Old Master" - It discusses Richard D. Buck, a bearded expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, who is restoring the woodwork of a million-dollar painting of the Nativity by Piero della Francesca, finished in 1490. The article mentions the challenges faced due to worm-holes and tunnels within the painting and the use of a dentist's probe to investigate the damage. Freshwood backing with balsa strips will be used for restoration.

2. "British Ears Lead" - This brief snippet mentions that British automobiles predominated in the largest and most representative motor exhibition ever held in Australia.

The clippings are yellowed with age, with some handwriting in blue ink underlining parts of the text.