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The image shows a vintage clipping from a newspaper with a small business card attached to it. The newspaper clipping is dated April 7, 1949, and features a headline stating, "British Ask U.S. Expert To Repair National Gallery Paintings." The article discusses the National Gallery in London, which has hired a U.S. expert named Richard D. Buck of Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum to restore some of its valuable paintings, including one by Piero della Francesca valued at $1,000,000. The clipping also mentions a series of unsuccessful attempts to restore other paintings.

The business card, located to the left of the newspaper clipping, is from "Burrelles," established in 1888, with contact information including "BARcley 7-5371" and an address in St. Louis, Missouri. The card also indicates that it is part of a "Press Clipping Bureau" and lists the circulation of the "Star-Times" newspaper. The date on the card is April 7, 1949, which matches the date of the newspaper clipping.

The image shows a vintage newspaper clipping along with a light blue card from a press clipping bureau.

The card is from "Burrell's Press Clipping Bureau," established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York. It also mentions "St. Louis, Mo. Star-Times" and has a date of "Apr 7 1949."

The newspaper clipping is from "LONDON, April 7," and discusses the National Gallery in London. The headline reads, "British Ask U. S. Expert To Repair National Gallery Paintings." The article mentions that the National Gallery has called upon Richard D. Buck of Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum to restore its riddled old masters. It details Buck's work on restoring a painting by Piero Della Francesco, valued at $1,000,000, and his plans to transfer the paint and priming of Beillini's masterpiece "Madonna of the Meadows" to a new wooden panel. The article ends with Buck's quote, "The prospect makes me shudder," indicating the challenging nature of his task.

The image features a clipping from a newspaper article. The clipping is placed on a light-colored surface, possibly a table or a wall, and is slightly folded at the top and bottom edges. The text is printed in black ink on a beige or light-colored paper. The article's title reads "British Ask U.S. Expert To Repair National Gallery Paintings." The article discusses the British request for an American expert to repair paintings in the National Gallery in London. The article mentions that the gallery has one of the finest collections of valuable paintings in the world and has called in Richard D. Buck, an expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, to restore its riddling old masters. The article also mentions that Buck has begun the task of restoring the woodwork on which the paintings are displayed.

The image shows a clipping from a newspaper that has been cut out and pasted on a piece of paper. The clipping is from the St. Louis Star-Times, published on April 7, 1949. The clipping is about Richard D. Buck, a restorer of old masters, who has been tasked with repairing the National Gallery in London, which houses one of the finest collections of valuable paintings in the world. The clipping also mentions that Buck has begun the task of restoring the woodwork on which the famous "Nativity" by Piero Della Francesco is painted. The clipping is pasted on a piece of paper with the words "Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau" and the address "165 Church Street, New York" written on it.

The image shows a vintage press clipping from the St. Louis Star-Times, dated April 7, 1949. The clipping is labeled as a press clipping from Burelle's Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York. The clipping is part of a collection with a circulation of 175,101.

Key Details from the Clipping:

1. Headline:
   "British Ask U.S. Expert To Repair National Gallery Paintings"

2. Location and Context:

   • The article is from London, dated April 7, and is sourced from the TPS (likely a news agency or wire service).

3. Content Summary:

   • The National Gallery in London, known for housing one of the finest collections of valuable paintings in the world, has sought the expertise of Richard D. Buck from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum to restore its aged masterpieces.
   • Buck has begun the task of restoring the woodwork on which Piero Della Francesca painted his famous "Nativity" in 1490. The painting is valued at $1,000,000.
   • Previous attempts to restore the painting have been unsuccessful.
   • Buck is working in an air-conditioned room under brilliant lighting. He plans to transfer the painting "Madonna of the Meadows" by Beillin to a new wooden panel.
   • Buck expresses concern about the prospect, stating, "The prospect makes me shudder."

Visual Elements:

• The clipping is neatly clipped and preserved, with a light blue header from Burelle's Press Clipping Bureau.
• The text is clear and legible, printed in a typewriter or similar font typical of mid-20th-century newsprint.
• The overall condition suggests it is a historical artifact, likely preserved for archival or research purposes.

This clipping provides insight into the efforts to preserve and restore valuable artworks in the mid-20th century, highlighting the challenges faced by restorers and the collaboration between institutions across the Atlantic.

The image features a newspaper clipping from the St. Louis, MO. Star-Times, dated April 7, 1949, accompanied by a blue slip of paper bearing the name "Buffelle's" and a scissors logo. The clipping reports on a British expert's efforts to repair a valuable painting in London, valued at $1,000,000. The article highlights the challenges faced by the expert, who is working in an air-conditioned room under brilliant lighting to restore the painting. The clipping is placed on a gray background, providing a clean and neutral setting for the image.

The image features a newspaper clipping from 1949, accompanied by a blue paper with the name "Burrelle's" and an address. The clipping is titled "British Ask U.S. Expert To Repair National Gallery Paintings." It discusses Richard D. Buck, who has been tasked with restoring a painting by Piero Della Francesca titled "Nativity," valued at $1,000,000. The article also mentions Buck's previous work on a painting by Beillini, as well as his plans to restore a painting by Madonna of the Meadows.

The blue paper appears to be a press clipping bureau receipt or label, indicating that the clipping was obtained from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau in St. Louis, Missouri. The date on the clipping is April 7, 1949, suggesting that it was published around that time. Overall, the image provides insight into the restoration of valuable artworks and the expertise of Richard D. Buck in this field.

The image depicts a clipping from the St. Louis Star-Times, dated April 7, 1949, accompanied by a blue card from Burrell's Press Clipping Bureau.

Clipping Details:

• Date: April 7, 1949
• Source: St. Louis Star-Times
• Headline: "British Ask U.S. Expert To Repair National Gallery Paintings"
• Content: The article discusses the task of restoring valuable paintings at the National Gallery in London, led by Richard D. Buck of Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum.

Burrell's Press Clipping Bureau Card:

• Color: Blue
• Established: 1888
• Address: 165 Church Street, New York
• Phone Number: BArclay 7-5371
• Date: APR 7 1949

The clipping and card are placed on a gray surface, with the clipping positioned below the card. The overall appearance suggests that the clipping was obtained through Burrell's Press Clipping Bureau, which provided news clippings to clients.

The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping and a blue paper with the title "Burrelle's" in cursive, accompanied by a pair of scissors. The clipping is from the St. Louis Star-Times, dated April 7, 1949.

Newspaper Clipping:

• Title: British Ask U.S. Expert To Repair National Gallery Paintings
• Date: April 7, 1949
• Source: St. Louis Star-Times
• Content: The article discusses the restoration of paintings at the National Gallery in London, specifically Piero Della Francesca's "Nativity" and Beillini's "Madonna of the Meadows." An American expert, Richard D. Buck, has been called upon to repair these valuable works of art.

Blue Paper:

• Title: Burrelle's
• Established: 1888
• Address: 165 Church Street - New York
• Phone Number: BArclay 7-5371
• Description: Press Clipping Bureau

The image provides a glimpse into the preservation and restoration of historical artworks, highlighting the expertise required to maintain these cultural treasures.

The image shows a press clipping from April 7, 1949, issued by the Press Clipping Bureau. The clipping is from the St. Louis Star-Times and is about a request from the British National Gallery to an American expert, Richard D. Buck, to repair valuable paintings.

The article is titled "British Ask U.S. Expert To Repair National Gallery Paintings." It details that the National Gallery in London, which houses one of the finest collections of valuable paintings, has called upon Richard D. Buck of Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum to restore several old masters. One of the paintings mentioned is Piero Della Francesca's famous "Nativity," painted in 1490.

Buck is described as working in an air-conditioned room under bright lighting to restore the woodwork on which the painting is stored. He has a more challenging task ahead with Beillini's masterpiece "Madonna of the Meadows," which has had several unsuccessful attempts at restoration. The painting is valued at $1,000,000. Buck plans to transfer the paint and priming of the painting to a new wooden panel, a process that makes him shudder due to its complexity.