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This image displays a vintage newspaper clipping, dated May 25, 1949, mounted on a slightly larger piece of aged paper and accompanied by a press clipping bureau card.

1. Press Clipping Bureau Card

Tucked into the upper left corner is a small, rectangular business card for:

• Burelle’s, established in 1888, with a logo featuring scissors.
• Address: 165 Church Street - New York.
• Phone: Barclay 7-5371.
• Service: PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU.
• Client: KENOSHA, WIS. NEWS, with circulation noted as D. 16,611.
• A stamp or handwritten date, MAY 25 1949, is visible on the card, matching the clipping date.

2. Newspaper Clipping Content

The main article is titled in bold, large font:

Greatest Collection of Priceless Asiatic Art Willed to Boston Museum by Former Kenoshan

The article reports on the bequest of an extraordinary collection of Asian art to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts by Charles Bain Hoyt, a 60-year-old former resident of Kenosha, Wisconsin, who died suddenly in March 1949 in New York City.

Key details from the article:

• The Collector: Hoyt was born in Kenosha, the son of Col. James J. Hoyt (a Union officer). He was a descendant of Jonathan Edwards and lived in a prominent Cambridge, Massachusetts, mansion.
• The Collection: Described as "the greatest private collection of Asiatic art in the world." It includes over 1,000 items, with a particular emphasis on Chinese pottery and porcelain from the Tang and Sung dynasties, and Korean pieces of exceptional value.
• Acquisition: Hoyt spent 40 years and traveled thousands of miles to assemble the collection, often buying items at low prices due to his expert knowledge.
• Legacy & Provenance: He had lent items to Harvard’s Fogg Museum for years. His Cambridge home is now property of Harvard University. He was preparing to visit his chalet in Switzerland when he died.
• Expert Endorsement: Koijiro Tomita, curator of Asiatic art at the Boston Museum, called the bequest "the highest standards of collecting knowledge."

Overall Description

This is a historical news clipping preserved by a press clipping service, documenting the significant philanthropic gift of a world-renowned Asian art collection to a major American museum. It highlights the life and legacy of a private collector with deep roots in Wisconsin and New England, emphasizing his expertise, passion, and the immense cultural value of his bequest. The physical presentation – the aged paper, the clipping bureau card, and the typewritten text – evokes a classic mid-20th-century archival document.

The image is a photograph of a newspaper clipping dated May 25, 1949. The headline reads, "Greatest Collection of Priceless Asiatic Art Willed to Boston Museum by Former Kenoshan." The clipping is from a news article detailing the bequest of an extensive collection of Asian art by Charles Bain Hoyt to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. The article provides information about Hoyt, his collecting interests, and the significance of the collection, which is described as the "greatest private collection of Asiatic art in the world." The article also mentions that some of the pieces were on loan to Harvard's Fogg Museum and that the collection would take a year and a half to catalog. The clipping is attached to a small card that appears to be a business card for "Buffrelle's Press Clipping Bureau" located in Kenosha, Wis. The card provides contact information, including a phone number and address.

The image is a scanned newspaper clipping with a headline that reads: "Greatest Collection of Priceless Asiatic Art Willed to Boston Museum by Former Kenoshan." The clipping is dated May 25, 1949, and is from the Kenosha, Wis. News.

The article discusses a significant bequest made by Charles Bain Hoyt, a former resident of Kenosha, Wisconsin, to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Hoyt, who passed away in March 1949, willed his extensive collection of Asiatic art to the museum. The collection is described as one of the greatest private collections of Asiatic art in the world, consisting of over 1,000 items.

Key points from the article include:

• Hoyt was born in Kenosha and was the son of a Union Army officer in the Civil War and a descendant of Jonathan Edwards.
• He resided in a beautiful mansion in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and had a deep passion for Asiatic art.
• The collection includes rare pieces of bronze and pottery, some of which have been on loan exhibit at Harvard's Fogg Museum.
• Koijiro Tomita, the curator of Asiatic art at the Boston Museum, praises the collection for representing the highest standards of collecting knowledge.
• Hoyt had a particular attachment to Chinese pottery and porcelain from the Tang and Sung dynasties, as well as Korean pieces.

The clipping is from the Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York, with the contact number BARclay 7-5371. The newspaper's circulation is listed as 16,611.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the "Kenosha, Wis. News," dated May 25, 1949. The clipping is from a press clipping bureau, specifically Burzelle's Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street, New York. The clipping is about a significant donation of Asian art to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

The headline reads, "Greatest Collection of Priceless Asiatic Art Willed to Boston Museum by Former Kenoshan." The article discusses the bequest made by Charles Bain Hoyt, a former resident of Kenosha, Wisconsin, who passed away in New York City. Hoyt was born in Kenosha, the son of Colonel James J. Hoyt, a Union Army officer in the Civil War, and a descendant of Jonathan Edwards, who helped found Princeton University. Hoyt lived in one of Cambridge's most beautiful mansions, the wooden Federalist house with New Orleans-type balconies next to the Longfellow home in Brattle St.

Hoyt had few close friends and was reserved in public, except for his love of Asiatic art, which he traveled thousands of miles over 40 years to acquire. His collection is described as the greatest private collection of Asiatic art in the world. The collection includes Chinese pottery and porcelain, T'ang and Sung dynasties, and Korean pieces, which are greater in number and value than any assembled in Korea itself. Hoyt's extensive knowledge of the origin and artistic value of these pieces allowed him to acquire them at low prices.

The collection is so vast that it would be impossible to duplicate, no matter the amount of money spent. It will take a year and a half to catalog the 1,000 odd items, some of which have been on loan exhibit through Hoyt's anonymous kindness at Harvard's Fogg Museum for years. Kojiro Tomita, the Boston Museum's curator of Asiatic art, stated that the Hoyt bequest represents the highest standards of collecting knowledge.

Hoyt's Cambridge residence is now the property of Harvard University. He was preparing to visit his chalet in Switzerland when he died in March. Hoyt's father was once president of the Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railroad, president of the Bain Wagon Co., and vice president of the Rock Island, and Pacific Railroad. Hoyt had visited Kenosha seven years ago.

The image shows a clipping from the Kenosha News, dated May 25, 1949, about a former Kenoshan named Charles Bain Hoyt who willed his collection of priceless Asiatic art to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. The clipping features a headline that reads, "Greatest Collection of Priceless Asiatic Art Willed to Boston Museum by Former Kenoshan." The article mentions that Hoyt's collection is considered the greatest private collection of Asiatic art in the world. The clipping also includes details about Hoyt's background, his love for Asiatic art, and the extent of his collection, which includes rare pieces of bronze and pottery. The clipping is placed on a white background, and there is a small, faded business card for Burzelles Press Clipping Bureau, which is located in New York City.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Kenosha, Wis., News, dated May 25, 1949. The clipping is titled "Greatest Collection of Priceless Asiatic Art Willed to Boston Museum by Former Kenoshan" and is sourced from the Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York.

Content Overview:

The article discusses the bequest of a significant private collection of Asiatic art to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts by Charles Bequet Hoyt, a former resident of Kenosha, Wisconsin. Here are the key details:

1. The Bequest:

   • Hoyt, who passed away suddenly in March while in New York City, left what experts consider the greatest private collection of Asiatic art in the world to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
   • The collection is described as irreplaceable, with no possibility of duplication, regardless of the financial resources of a potential buyer.

2. Charles Bequet Hoyt:

   • Hoyt was 60 years old at the time of his death.
   • He was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and was the son of Col. James J. Hoyt, a Union Army officer in the Civil War and a descendant of Jonathan Edwards.
   • Hoyt was a collector of Asiatic art, having traveled thousands of miles over 40 years to acquire the collection.
   • He resided in luxurious mansions, including the Penboyd home on Seventh Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and the wooden Federalist house with New Orleans-type balconies next to the Longfellow home in Brattle Street.

3. The Collection:

   • The collection includes rare items such as bronze and pottery, some of which have been on loan exhibit at Harvard’s Fogg Museum of Art for years.
   • Hoyt had a particular attachment to Chinese pottery and porcelain from the Tang and Sung dynasties, as well as Korean pieces, which he considered to be of greater number and value than any assembled in Korea itself.
   • Many of the priceless items were acquired at low prices due to Hoyt’s extensive knowledge of their origin and artistic value.

4. Cataloging and Legacy:

   • It will take a year and a half to catalog the 1,000-odd items in the collection.
   • Kojiro Tomita, the Boston Museum’s curator of Asiatic art, praised Hoyt’s bequest, noting that it represents the highest standards of collecting knowledge.
   • Scholars have followed Hoyt’s judgments, indicating the significance and reliability of his collection.

5. Personal Details:

   • Hoyt had few close friends and was reserved in public, except for his love of Asiatic art.
   • His Cambridge residence is now the property of Harvard University.
   • Hoyt was preparing to visit his chalet in Switzerland when he died in March.
   • His father was one-time president of the Chicago Rockford Hosiery Co., president of the Kenosha Watch Company, and vice president of the Bain Wagon Co. Hoyt himself last visited Kenosha seven years prior to his death.

Visual Elements:

• The clipping is presented on aged, yellowed paper, giving it a vintage appearance.
• The header includes the name "Buteilles" in an elegant, cursive font, along with the establishment date (Established 1888) and the address (Barclay 7-5371).
• The article is neatly typed, with clear headings and subheadings, typical of mid-20th-century newspaper design.

Overall Impression:

The clipping highlights the legacy of Charles Bequet Hoyt as a dedicated collector of Asiatic art and the profound impact of his bequest on the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. It emphasizes the rarity, value, and historical significance of the collection, as well as Hoyt’s personal story and contributions to the field of art curation.

The image shows a vintage newspaper clipping with the title "Greatest Collection of Priceless Asiatic Art Willed to Boston Museum by Former Kenoshan." The clipping appears to be from a press clipping bureau named "Byfelle's" established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street - New York, and the article is sourced from the Kenosha, Wisconsin news with a circulation number of D. 16611, dated May 25, 1961.

The article discusses how a former resident of Kenosha willed his collection of Asiatic art to the Boston Museum. This collection is noted as being the greatest private collection of Asiatic art in the world at the time. It was acquired over 40 years by travel and was considered almost impossible to duplicate due to the expense a would-be buyer would have to endure. The article also mentions the Longfellow home on Brattle St. and the original owner of the collection, who had a love of the public except for his trove of Asiatic art, which he traveled thousands of miles to collect over 40 years.

Additionally, the article refers to Kojiro Tomita of the Boston Museum's curator of Asiatic Art, who comments on the impossibility of duplicating the Hoyt collection and the significance of Mr. Hoyt's bequest. It concludes with comments on Mr. Hoyt's pursuits, his attachment to Chinese pottery and porcelain, Korean pieces, his knowledge of art, and some information about his life and death.

The clipping is placed over a gray background and shows signs of aging, like yellowing of the paper and slight wear and tear around the edges. The text is typed in a typical newspaper column format, with portions broken into paragraphs and organized into two columns. The heading and subheadings are bold and more prominent than the rest of the text.

The image is a newspaper clipping from a press clipping bureau, dated May 25, 1949, and titled "Greatest Collection of Priceless Asiatic Art Willed to Boston Museum by Former Kenoshan." This article discusses a significant bequest made by Charles Bain Hoyt, a former resident of Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Key points covered in the article are:

1. The Bequest: Hoyt bequeathed his extensive and valuable private collection of Asiatic art to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. His collection was recognized as one of the greatest private holdings of its kind.

2. About Charles Bain Hoyt: Hoyt was a native of Kenosha, later residing in prominent locations like Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Camden, Maine. He passed away in New York City after a sudden illness. Hoyt was a Union Army descendant and connected to prominent historical figures like Jonathan Edwards.

3. The Art Collection: Hoyt amassed this collection over 40 years, traveling extensively to acquire rare Chinese and Korean pieces, including works from the Tang and Sung dynasties. His collection was notable for both its historical and artistic value.

4. Scholarly Recognition: The Boston Museum curator, Kojiro Tomita, noted that Hoyt's collection reflected deep connoisseurship and embodied the highest standards of understanding in Asiatic art.

5. Personal Details and Legacy: Hoyt lived in a historically significant home and led a quiet life, with little involvement in public affairs beyond his passion for collecting.

This newspaper clipping appears to highlight Hoyt's contributions to the art world and his legacy through this significant donation.

The image shows a small vintage newspaper clipping mounted on a light gray backing. At the top left is a beige label from a press clipping service, with a script logo and the words “Press Clipping Bureau” (likely Burrell’s) and a New York address. The main article headline reads: “Greatest Collection of Priceless Asiatic Art Willed to Boston Museum by Former Kenoshan.” The clipping is dated May 25, 1949, and references Kenosha, Wisconsin. The text appears in narrow columns describing a former Kenoshan who bequeathed a large collection of Asiatic art to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Kenosha, Wisconsin news dated May 25, 1949. The clipping is from "Byrnelle's Press Clipping Bureau" in New York City. The headline of the article reads: "Greatest Collection of Priceless Asiatic Art Willed to Boston Museum by Former Kenoshan."

The article details that Charles Bain Hoyt, a former Kenoshan aged 60, who lived in New York City, bequeathed his private collection of Asiatic art to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Hoyt was born in Kenosha, son of Colonel James J. Hoyt, a Union Army officer in the Civil War and a descendant of Jonathan Edwards. The article mentions Hoyt's wealth, multiple residences, and his reclusive nature except for his passion for Asiatic art which he collected over 40 years.

The Hoyt collection is described as priceless and impossible to duplicate. Some rare bronze and pottery pieces had been on loan to Harvard’s Fogg Museum for years. The Boston Museum's curator of Asiatic art, Kojiro Tomita, highly praised the collection for its quality and scholarly significance.

Hoyt had a special attachment to Chinese pottery and porcelain, particularly from the Tang and Sung dynasties, as well as Korean pieces. Most of the pieces were acquired at low prices, reflecting Hoyt's extensive knowledge of their origin and value. The article notes that Hoyt's Cambridge residence was part of Harvard University property, and that he planned to visit his chalet in Switzerland before he died in March. It also mentions Hoyt's father, who was president of the Kenosha Watch company and vice president of the Bain Wagon Co., and that Hoyt last visited Kenosha seven years before his death.