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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.

The image presents a newspaper clipping from 1949, featuring an article about the restoration of a painting. The clipping is accompanied by a business card for Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, which appears to be the source of the clipping.

Business Card:

• Company Name: Burrelle's
• Established: 1888
• Address: 165 Church Street, New York
• Phone Number: BArcley 7-5371
• Date: May 25, 1949

Newspaper Clipping:

• Headline: Harvard Expert Renews Damaged Old Master
• Location: 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.
• Article Content: The article discusses the restoration of a painting by Piero della Francesca, which was damaged and required extensive repairs. The restoration process involved using an instrument like a dentist's probe to fill in worm-holes and tunnels, and most representative motor exhibitions ever held in Australia.
• Date: May 25, 1949

Overall, the image provides insight into the restoration of a valuable painting and highlights the expertise of Richard D. Buck, a Harvard expert in the field of art restoration.

The image features a news clipping and a press clipping bureau receipt.

The news clipping is from the Harrisburg, PA News (Evening) on May 25, 1949, and is titled "Harvard Expert Renews Damaged Old Master." The article discusses the restoration of a painting by Richard D. Buck, a Harvard University expert, at the National Gallery in London. The painting, which had been damaged for four years, was treated with "first-aid" treatment and will be completed with a freshwood backing and balsa strips.

The press clipping bureau receipt is from Burrelle's, established in 1888, and is dated May 25, 1949. It is for a clipping from the Harrisburg, PA News (Evening) and is marked as "Circ. D. 65,124."

The background of the image is a light gray color.

The image shows a clipping from the Harrisburg, PA. News (Evening) dated May 25, 1949, with a headline that reads "Harvard Expert Renews Damaged Old Master." The clipping is yellowed and features a news article about a Harvard University expert restoring a damaged painting.

Key Details:

• Newspaper Clipping:
  • Date: May 25, 1949
  • Newspaper: Harrisburg, PA. News (Evening)
  • Headline: "Harvard Expert Renews Damaged Old Master"
• Article Content:
  • The article discusses the restoration of a painting by Richard D. Buck, an expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum.
  • The painting is described as a "million-dollar painting" created by Piero della Francesca in 1490.
  • The restoration process involves treating cracks and worm tunnels in the painting.
• Clipping Service:
  • The clipping is from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888.
  • The bureau's address is 165 Church Street, New York.
• Background:
  • The clipping is placed on a gray background, which provides a neutral contrast to the yellowed newspaper.

Overall Impression:

The image presents a historical newspaper clipping that highlights the expertise of a Harvard University art conservator in restoring a valuable and damaged painting. The clipping service, Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, played a role in collecting and preserving this news article.

The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping from May 25, 1949, alongside a business card for Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau.

Newspaper Clipping:
The clipping features two articles. The partially visible article on the left discusses the restoration of a painting by Richard D. Buck, an expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The headline reads, "Harvard Expert Renews Damaged Old Master." The article on the right is titled "British Ears Lead" and appears to be about British automobiles.

Business Card:
The business card is for Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street in New York. The card includes the following details:

• Established in 1888
• Phone number: BArclay 7-5371
• Address: 165 Church Street - New York
• City: HARRISBURG, PA.
• Newspaper: NEWS (Evening)
• Circulation: 65,124

The card also features a logo with scissors and the company name in cursive. The date "MAY 25 1949" is stamped on the card.

Background:
The background of the image is a plain gray color, providing a neutral backdrop for the newspaper clipping and business card. Overall, the image appears to be a historical artifact showcasing a press clipping bureau's work in the mid-20th century.

The image shows a press clipping from the Harrisburg, PA News, dated May 25, 1949. The clipping contains two news articles:

1. Harvard Expert Renews Damaged Old Master:

   • The article reports that Richard D. Buck, an expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, is working at the National Gallery in London to restore a million-dollar painting by Piero della Francesca, completed in 1490.
   • The painting has suffered significant damage, including worm-holes and tunneling, which have caused great cracks to appear.
   • Buck has discovered a new restoration technique using a dentist's probe to explore the underlying layers of the painting.
   • The restoration process involves treating the worm tunnels and applying a freshwood backing to the painting. Strips of balsa will be used for this purpose.

2. British Ears Lead:

   • This brief article mentions that British automobiles dominated the largest and most representative motor exhibition ever held in Australia.

The clipping appears to have been distributed by Burelle's Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888, with an address at 165 Church Street, New York. The bureau's barclay number is 7-5371, and the circulation details for the Harrisburg, PA News are also provided.