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This image displays a vintage newspaper clipping, dated May 20, 1949, from the New England Newsclip Agency. The clipping is a press release sent to the Springfield, Mass. Democrat newspaper.

Header Information:

• Agency: New England Newsclip Agency
• Address: P.O. Box 2078, Boston 6, Mass., Hancock 6-9297
• Recipient: Springfield, Mass. Democrat, Circ. 51,787
• Date Stamped: MAY 20 1949

Article Headline:

Hoyt Collection of Art Goes to Boston Museum

Oriental Pottery Treasures Took 40 Years to Collect; Said Finest in the World

Summary of Article Content:

The article announces that a priceless collection of early Oriental art — assembled over 40 years by the late Charles Bain Hoyt — has been willed to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

Key Points:

• The collection, described as the finest of its kind in the world, includes Chinese and Korean ceramics, early sculptured wooden figures, paintings, prints, and bronze mirrors dating back to the third century before Christ.
• Hoyt began collecting when Oriental art was undervalued, often obtaining pieces at low prices through dealers. Experts now say the collection is impossible to duplicate at any price.
• The collection spans several dynasties:
  • Han period (206 BC to 200 AD): Chinese mortuary pieces.
  • T’ang dynasty (618–907 AD): Urns, vases, wood sculptures.
  • Sung period (10th–13th centuries): Famous “celedon” ware.
  • Ming period (15th–16th centuries): Bluish-white porcelain, collectors’ favorites.
• Hoyt was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and later moved to New England. He maintained a legal residence in Camden, Maine, and rented a mansion next to the Longfellow home in Cambridge, allowing him to be near the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, where many of his pottery works were displayed.
• He also maintained two homes in Switzerland, spending six months each year there (except during the war). He died recently in New York at age 59 while preparing to travel to Europe.
• A bachelor, Hoyt inherited money to fund his collection. He was the son of Col. James J. Hoyt, a Union army officer in the Civil War, and descended from Jonathan Edwards.
• Though he made only two trips to the Orient in his lifetime, his Korean pottery pieces outnumbered and were said to be more valuable than any in Korea — many found by Japanese in Korean caves during the occupation.

The article ends mid-sentence and is cut off at the bottom, indicating there was more text originally. There is handwritten notation “C<S” in the upper right margin of the article.

Physical Characteristics:

• The paper is aged, yellowed, and slightly folded.
• The newsclip is pasted or laid over the agency’s white mailing header (which is partially obscured).
• A red pencil line underlines a paragraph describing Hoyt’s Cambridge residence and proximity to the Fogg Museum.

This clipping serves as a historical record documenting the transfer of a major cultural collection to a major American museum and highlights the passion and legacy of a private collector of Asian art in the mid-20th century.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the "New England Newslip Agency," dated May 20, 1949, and sourced from the Springfield Democrat. The clipping is titled "Hoyt Collection of Art Goes to Boston Museum." It discusses the transfer of the Hoyt Collection of early oriental art to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, which was willed by the late Charles Bain Hoyt.

The article highlights that experts have praised the Hoyt collection as the finest of its kind in the world, featuring Chinese and Korean ceramics, as well as early sculptured wooden figures, paintings, prints, and bronze mirrors dating back to the third century before Christ. It mentions that Hoyt took 40 years to collect over 1000 pieces, many of which were acquired at low prices due to a lack of recognition of the value of oriental art at the time. The collection, estimated to be more valuable than anything in Korea, includes treasures from the Han period, the Shiragi period, the T'ang dynasty, and the Sung period.

The article notes that Hoyt died at the age of 59 while preparing to go to Europe and provides information about his background, including his dual residences in Maine and Switzerland. It also mentions that Hoyt maintained a legal residence in Camden, Maine, and a mansion next to the Longfellow home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, close to the Fogg Museum at Harvard University where many of his ancient works of pottery art were displayed. The text is detailed and provides a glimpse into the historical context and the significance of the Hoyt Collection.

This image is a scanned document from the "New England Newsolip Agency," dated May 20, 1949. It is a clipping from the "Springfield, Mass. Democrat" with a circulation of 51,737. The article is titled "Hoyt Collection of Art Goes to Boston Museum."

The article discusses the donation of the Hoyt Collection of Oriental art to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts by the late Charles Bain Hoyt. It mentions that the collection took 40 years to gather and is considered the finest of its kind in the world. The collection includes Chinese and Korean ceramics, early sculptured wooden figures, paintings, prints, and bronze mirrors dating back to the third century before Christ.

The article also notes that Hoyt was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and moved to New England many years ago. He maintained a legal residence in Camden, Maine, and rented a mansion next to the Longfellow home in Cambridge. He died recently in New York at the age of 59 while preparing to go to Europe.

The collection is described as priceless and includes items from the Han period, the Shiragi period, the T'ang dynasty, and the Sung period. The article also mentions that the Fogg Museum at Harvard University has displayed many of his ancient works of pottery art. There are some handwritten notes and markings on the clipping, including the initials "C.S." and some red underlining.

The image shows a newspaper clipping that has been torn from the original newspaper. The clipping contains two pieces of paper. The top piece of paper is a smaller piece with the heading "New England Newsclip Agency" and a date of May 20, 1949. The larger piece of paper has a headline that reads "Hoyt Collection of Art Goes to Boston Museum." The article is about the donation of the Hoyt Collection of Oriental pottery to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. The collection is described as priceless and is said to be the finest of its kind in Korea. The article also mentions that the collection took 40 years to collect and includes pieces from various periods, including the 15th and 16th centuries. The article provides details about the collection's history and the efforts of Charles Bain Hoyt, who collected the pieces.

The image appears to show a newspaper clipping from the New England Newsclip agency, dated May 20, 1949. The clipping contains an article about the Hoyt Collection of Oriental pottery, which was donated to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts by Charles Bain Hoyt. The article describes the collection as being "the finest of its kind" and consisting of over 300 pieces of pottery from China, Korea, and Japan, dating back to the 7th century. The article also provides some background on Hoyt, who was a collector and art dealer who spent 40 years assembling the collection. The clipping is attached to a white envelope or piece of paper with the address of the New England Newsclip agency.

The image shows a historical newspaper clipping titled "Hoyt Collection of Art Goes to Boston Museum". The article is dated May 20, 1949, and is sourced from the New England Newsclip Agency, with a post office box in Boston, Massachusetts. The article highlights the acquisition of the Hoyt Collection of Oriental Art by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

Key Details from the Article:

1. Collection Overview:

   • The Hoyt Collection is described as "a priceless collection of early oriental art", considered "the finest in the world".
   • It consists of over 1,000 pieces, including ceramics, wood carvings, bronze mirrors, paintings, prints, and sculptures.
   • The collection spans a vast historical period, dating back to the third century before Christ.

2. Historical Significance:

   • The collection includes artifacts from various Chinese dynasties, such as:
     • Han period (200 BC to 200 AD): Represented by the Shang period (c. 1766–1046 BC) and Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–256 BC).
     • Tang dynasty (618–907 AD): Includes urns and wood sculptures.
     • Sung period (960–1279 AD): Features the famous "Celadon" ware.
     • Ming period (1368–1644 AD): Includes blush-white porcelain.
   • The collection also includes pieces from the Korean peninsula, discovered by the Japanese during their occupation of Korea.

3. Collector Background:

   • Charles Barnaby Hoyt, the collector, was a Bostonian who began collecting in the late 1920s.
   • Hoyt traveled extensively to acquire pieces, often purchasing them at low prices from dealers who did not recognize their value.
   • He was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and later moved to New England. He maintained residences in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Switzerland.

4. Transfer to the Museum:

   • The collection will be transferred to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts over an 18-month period.
   • The pieces will be moved from Hoyt’s homes, including his mansion next to the Longfellow House–Washington’s National Historic Site in Cambridge.

5. Visual Elements:

   • The article includes a red arrow pointing to a specific section of the text, likely highlighting a key detail or quote.
   • The layout is typical of a newspaper clipping, with a headline, subheading, and body text.

Summary:

The image depicts a historical news article announcing the acquisition of the Hoyt Collection of Oriental Art by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. The collection is celebrated for its rarity, historical significance, and diverse range of artifacts spanning multiple Chinese dynasties and Korean pottery. The article provides context about the collector, Charles Barnaby Hoyt, and the process of transferring the collection to the museum.

This is an image of an old newspaper article accompanied by a small header slip. The header slip at the top reads "New England Newsclip Agency P. O. Box 2078 Boston 6, Mass. HAncock 6-9297" and underneath it says, "News (e) SPRINGFIELD, Mass. Democrat Circ. 51,737 MAY 20 1949". This indicates that the article was distributed by the New England Newsclip Agency and originates from the Springfield, Massachusetts Democrat newspaper with a circulation of 51,737 on May 20, 1949.

The newspaper article below is titled "Hoyt Collection of Art Goes to Boston Museum" with the subtitle, "Oriental Pottery Treasures Took 40 Years to Collect; Said Finest in the World". It discusses the acquisition of an art collection by Boston Museum, highlighting that the collection of early Oriental art took 40 years to assemble and is considered one of the finest of its kind, with items including early sculptured bronze figures, paintings, prints, and mirrors which date back to the third century before Christ. The last part of the article is cutoff so the full text isn't visible, but it does mention that the collector was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin. It appears that the article has been clipped out of its original context, likely for record-keeping or reference purposes.

The image shows a newspaper clipping alongside a slip of paper. The slip is from the "New England Newsclip Agency" with a handwritten date stamp "MAY 20 1949". It lists the source of the article as "News (e) SPRINGFIELD, Mass. Democrat, Circ. 51,737."

The newspaper clipping includes a headline: "Hoyt Collection of Art Goes to Boston Museum", followed by the subheading: "Oriental Pottery Treasures Took 40 Years to Collect; Said Finest in the World."

The article discusses the donation of Charles Bain Hoyt’s renowned collection of early Oriental art to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts upon his death. It highlights the collection's significance, containing over 1,000 items such as Chinese and Korean ceramics, wooden figures, paintings, prints, and bronze objects, some dating back to the 3rd century BC.

It also notes Hoyt’s personal background, his New England residence, and his careful curation of the collection over 40 years. The collection’s immense value and historical importance are underlined, and it is mentioned that cataloging the collection will take about 18 months.

The image shows two clipped newspaper pieces laid on a gray background.

• Top clip: A small, light-colored slip from the New England News Slip Agency. It includes an address (P. O. Box 2078, Boston 6, Mass.; Hancock 6-9297) and line items for Springfield, Mass. News (e) and the Democrat, with a stamp reading “MAY 20 1949.”

• Bottom clip: A larger beige newspaper clipping with the headline “Hoyt Collection of Art Goes to Boston Museum.” Subhead: “Oriental Pottery Treasures Took 40 Years to Collect; Said Finest in the World.” The body text discusses the Hoyt collection of oriental art, noting Chinese and Korean ceramics and the collection’s value and origins. The article appears to be from around 1949, and the stamp date “MAY 20 1949” is visible on the top piece. The two clips are slightly torn and aged, and arranged side-by-side on the background.

The image shows a vintage newspaper clipping from the New England Newslip Agency, dated May 20, 1949 from Springfield, Massachusetts. The headline reads "Hoyt Collection of Art Goes to Boston Museum." The subheadline mentions that the oriental pottery treasures took 40 years to collect and are said to be the finest in the world.

The article reports that a priceless collection of early oriental art was willed to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts by the late Charles Bain Hoyt. It describes the collection as the finest of its kind in the world, including Chinese and Korean ceramics, sculptures, wooden figures, paintings, prints, and bronze mirrors dating back to the third century before Christ.

It notes that Hoyt took 40 years to gather the collection, mostly through dealers, accumulating more than 1,000 pieces at low prices before oriental art was widely recognized. Experts say the collection would be impossible to duplicate today.

The article provides historical context by highlighting pieces from various periods such as the Han period (200 BC to 200 AD), Shiragi period (668-935 AD), T’ang dynasty, Sung period (10th to 12th centuries), and Ming period (15th and 16th centuries).

It also gives a background on Charles Bain Hoyt, mentioning his Wisconsin origins, moving to New England, legal residence in Camden, Maine, and renting a mansion near Harvard University and the Fogg Museum. Hoyt maintained two homes in Switzerland and died at 59 in New York while preparing to travel to Europe. He was a bachelor, inherited money to build the collection, with family ties to a Civil War Union army officer.

The article ends by noting that Hoyt made only two trips to the Orient, yet his Korean pottery pieces outnumber others, and his collection is more valuable than anything in Korea, having been found in Korean caves during the Japanese occupation.

The clipping has some editorial marks and is mounted on a gray background.