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This image shows two stacked paper items against a plain, light gray background.

The top item is a light blue business slip or bookmark for Burrelle’s Press Clipping Bureau.

• It features the company’s name, “Burrelle’s,” in a prominent, elegant script font, with a pair of scissors cleverly incorporated into the lettering.
• Below the logo, it states “ESTABLISHED 1888” and provides contact information: “Barclay 7-5371” and “165 Church Street - New York.”
• It also notes the client: “AUSTIN, TEX. STATESMAN” with the circulation “Circ. D. 18,880.”
• The date “MAY 26 1949” is stamped in black ink at the bottom.
• The slip has a serrated bottom edge, suggesting it was torn from a larger form.

Underneath is a yellowed, aged newspaper clipping with the bold headline:

OLD MASTER LOOKING UP

The article, dated from London and marked “(INS)” (International News Service), reports on the restoration work being done on Piero della Francesca’s 1490 painting, “The Nativity,” at the National Gallery in London. The painting is described as being worth a “million dollar.”

The restoration is being led by Richard D. Buck, of Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum. The article details how Buck, using a tool similar to a dentist’s probe, discovered a previously unknown system of worm tunnels beneath the paint layer and within the woodwork. These tunnels, filled with old repair material, need to be treated before a new, freshwood backing can be applied, using strips of balsa wood.

The clipping is visibly aged, with slightly curled edges, and the word “Buck” in the first paragraph has a blue highlighter mark over it. The clipping is slightly overlapped by the blue Burrelle’s slip.

The image appears to be a clipping from a newspaper or a press clipping bureau from 1949. It includes the header of the clipping, which mentions "Burrelle's" Press Clipping Bureau located at 165 Church Street, New York. Below the header is a date, "May 26, 1949," and a headline that reads "OLD MASTER LOOKING UP."

The body of the clipping is an article about a restoration project of a painting in the National Gallery of London. The article mentions Richard D. Buck, a restorer from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, working on the restoration of a "million dollar painting of the Nativity," which was completed by Piero della Francesca in 1490. The article discusses challenges faced during the restoration, noting the appearance of two cracks in the painting since the last treatment four years ago. It also mentions Buck's innovative method of using a dental probe to explore hidden layers of the painting, uncovering worm tunnels that needed to be treated before proceeding with the restoration.

This image shows a clipped article from the "Austin, Tex. Statesman," dated May 26, 1949. The article is titled "OLD MASTER LOOKING UP" and discusses the restoration efforts of a million-dollar painting of the Nativity by Piero della Francesca, which was finished in 1490. The restoration work is being carried out by Richard D. Buck, from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, at the National Gallery in London. The article mentions that the painting has undergone several restoration attempts in the past, but has developed cracks. Buck, an expert in the restoration of old masters, uses a tool similar to a dentist's probe to investigate the woodwork beneath the painting, discovering an intricate network of worm tunnels that need to be addressed before adding a fresh wood backing using strips of balsa wood. The clipping is attached to a blue slip from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, which was established in 1888 and is located at 165 Church Street, New York. The slip includes the phone number "BArcly 7-5371."

The image is a clipping from a newspaper or magazine, specifically from the "Statesman" newspaper, dated May 26, 1949. The clipping is part of a collection from Burfelle's Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street, New York, with a circulation date of December 18, 1880. The clipping features an article titled "OLD MASTER LOOKING UP" which discusses the restoration of a valuable painting by Piero della Francesca, created in 1490. The painting, located at the National Gallery in London, has been undergoing restoration efforts for several years, with recent attempts to address significant damage caused by worms. The restoration process involves using balsa wood strips to fill in worm-holes and tunnels, followed by applying a fresh layer of paint. The article is attributed to Richard D. Buck of Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum.

The image depicts a clipping from a newspaper or press release, featuring two distinct sections. The top section is a business card or informational card for Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888. The card is blue with white text and includes the address "165 Church Street, New York," along with a contact number "Circ. D. 18,880." The card also features a logo of scissors and the text "Barclay 7-5371."

Below this, there is a yellow-toned article titled "OLD MASTER LOOKING UP," dated May 26, 1949. The article discusses Richard D. Buck, described as "Bearded," from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. Buck is working at the National Gallery in London to restore a valuable painting by the Italian artist Piero della Francesca, which was completed in 1490.

The article explains that previous attempts to restore the painting have been unsuccessful, with the last significant effort occurring about four years prior. Since then, major cracks have appeared in the artwork. Buck has consulted with other experts and discovered an unconventional method for restoration. This method involves placing a layer of plaster filled with worm-holes and tunnels underneath an unexplored system of worm tunnels that extend to the painting's surface.

Before applying this method, Buck must first prepare the surface by creating a fresh backing using strips of balsa wood. The article concludes with a sense of anticipation for the outcome of Buck's innovative restoration technique.

The image shows a vintage press clipping from the Austin Statesman, dated May 26, 1949, as indicated on the top portion of the clipping. The clipping is from the Buzelles Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street, New York, with a reference number Barclay 7-5371. The article is titled "OLD MASTER LOOKING UP" and is sourced from London via the International News Service (INS).

Key Details from the Article:

1. Subject: The article discusses the restoration efforts being undertaken by Richard D. Buck, an expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, on a million-dollar painting housed at the National Gallery in London.

2. Painting in Question: The painting is identified as "The Nativity," which was completed by Piero della Francesca in 1490.

3. Restoration Challenges:

   • The painting has great cracks that have appeared since its last restoration, which occurred four years prior.
   • An authority on the restoration of old masters has discovered that the woodwork of the painting is infested with worms. This is evidenced by wormholes and a tunneling system that extends deep into the painting itself.

4. Restoration Plan:

   • Before addressing the worm infestation, the restorer will first treat the painting to address the cracks.
   • After that, the restorer will focus on putting a freshwood backing on the painting.
   • Strips of balsa wood will be used as part of the restoration process to support and stabilize the artwork.

Visual Elements:

• The clipping is presented on aged, slightly worn paper, giving it a historical and archival appearance.
• The text is typed, and the layout is typical of mid-20th-century newspaper clippings.
• The top portion of the image shows the header of the Buzelles Press Clipping Bureau, including its establishment year (1888) and address.

This clipping provides insight into the challenges of art conservation in the mid-20th century, particularly the issues posed by biological infestations and structural damage to valuable artworks.

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

• The top piece is a light blue Burrelles (press clipping) Bureau card with a script logo and a pair of scissors graphic. It says Established 1888, a telephone number, and lists “Press Clipping Bureau, 165 Church Street – New York.” It also mentions Austin, Texas, Statesman, Cir. D. 18,880, and has a stamped date of May 26, 1949.
• The bottom piece is an orange-tinted newspaper clipping with a bold headline: “OLD MASTER LOOKING UP.” The text describes Richard D. Buck of Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum working at the National Gallery in London to restore the Nativity painting by Piero della Francesca (finished in 1490), discussing worm-hole tunnels and the restoration process, ending with mention of using strips of balsa for backing.

Overall, it’s a two-piece vintage clipping collage arranged overlapping on a plain background.

This image presents a vintage paper document with two main components:

1. A headed section with a light blue background and printed information about a company named "Burrelle's". It indicates that it is a press clipping bureau established in 1888, with a location at 165 Church Street, New York, and provides a contact phone number. The cut-out figurative logo, featuring a pair of scissors, suggests the business's association with clipping or media services.

2. Attached below the headed section is a yellowed newspaper clipping titled "OLD MASTER LOOKING UP". The article mentions a person named Richard D. Buck from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, who is engaged in the restoration of a painting of significant value at the National Gallery in London. It discusses previous restoration efforts, challenges faced due to the worsening condition of the artwork, and the innovative techniques employed in the current restoration process. The article's date stamp indicates it was clipped on May 26, 1949, and it was originally printed in the Austin, Texas Statesman.

The contrast between the archival color of the paper and the clarity of the typeset reflects its age and historical context. The content provides insights into art restoration practices at that time and the type of information dissemination carried out by press clipping services.

This image shows a newspaper clipping pasted onto a sheet with a letterhead. The letterhead is blue and belongs to "Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, 165 Church Street, New York," established in 1888, along with a telephone number. Below this, it notes the source, "Austin, Tex. Statesman" with a circulation count (Circ. D. 18,880). The clipping is dated May 26, 1949.

The newspaper article, titled "OLD MASTER LOOKING UP," reports on Richard D. Buck from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, who is restoring a damaged painting by Piero della Francesca from 1490 at the National Gallery in London. It discusses his efforts in repairing cracks and treating wormholes and tunnelings in the woodwork of the masterpiece, using strips of balsa wood for backing during restoration.

This image shows a newspaper clipping along with a Press Clipping Bureau label. The label is blue and has a logo of scissors with the text:

"Burrelle's
ESTABLISHED 1888
BArclay 7-5371
PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU
165 Church Street - New York
AUSTIN, TEX.
STATESMAN
Circ. D. 18,880
MAY 26 1949"

The newspaper clipping below the label is titled "OLD MASTER LOOKING UP." It reports from London and mentions Richard D. Buck of Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, who is working at the National Gallery in London restoring the woodwork of a million-dollar painting of the Nativity. The painting was finished by Piero della Francesca in 1490. The article discusses restoration difficulties, including cracks that have appeared and a newly discovered system of worm tunnels beneath the painting, which will need treatment before fresh wood backing using strips of balsa can be applied.