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THE Corporation of the City of Glasgow reports this important acquisition in its Art Gallery and Museums Report for the year 1943–44. Sir William Burrell's collection, which consists of pictures, tapestries, stained glass, furniture, carpets, porcelain, ivories, enamels and silver, has long been associated with his name. It is probably most widely known for its tapestries, which include many of international importance. While presenting this valuable material for the cultural benefit of Glasgow, the donor has at the same time made provision for the purchase of additional works of art (more especially for those of the Gothic period), and for a special building to house it. This building will eventually be erected in the country not less than sixteen miles from the city.
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Burrell Art Collection for Glasgow. Nature 155, 571 (1945). https://doi.org/10.1038/155571b0
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/155571b0