Minutes of board meeting held on 16th June 1904
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Minutes of a board meeting held on 16th June 1904 in which the following was discussed: The Director reported the passing of Viscount Powerscourt, member of the board for 40 years. The board was shown the picture by Antoine Watteau and the portrait of Lord Powerscourt by Miss Sarah Purser [NGI 561], which Powerscourt himself had presented to the board shortly before his death. There is a list of pictures submitted to the board for purchase and approved. A small collection of autograph letters were offered to the Gallery through a member of the board and accepted. The Director read a memorandum from Miss Callwell's solicitor in regards to her bequest and the position of the Gallery should part of the bequest be needed to cover her existing legal liabilities. The board resolved to agree to the conditions set forth in the memorandum. The Director informed the board that the new edition of the Gallery catalogue was now on sale.The Director read his report for 1903, which was approved by the board.
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National Gallery of Ireland
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Title | Minutes of board meeting held on 16th June 1904 |
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Creator | National Gallery of Ireland |
Date | 16/06/1904 |
Type | Component |
Ref | IE NGI/INST/1/1/4/35 |
Level | Item |
Language | English |
Extent | 12pp |
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