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This book offers an introduction to the internationally renowned collection of European embroideries in the Burrell Collection, Glasgow. Richly illustrated and written for a general interest adult audience, it features over 60 objects, each shown in full colour, with close-up images of details.The embroideries are highlights from a collection of more than 300 objects, and date from the medieval period to the eighteenth century. The accessible textgives an insight into their designs and themes, the techniques used to make them and the historical contexts in which they were created. The varied selection includes ecclesiastical vestments, secular garments and accessories, furnishings, embroidered panels, samplers, boxes and decorative items, and objects with royal connections.

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Introducing British Silver is one of a series of new books exploring items acquired by the famous 20th-centuryGlaswegian shipping magnate and philanthropist Sir William Burrell and Constance, Lady Burrell, his wife, for their vast collection of art.Following the donation of the entire collection to the City of Glasgow in 1944, it was not until 1983 that the dedicated Burrell Collection museum opened in Pollok Country Park. This book is the sixth published since the reopening of the museum in spring 2022, allowing readers to marvel anew at the highlights from the decorative arts collection items that Sir William acquired.Divided thematically by the theme Ceremonial Silver, Domestic Silver, Silver Marks, Huguenot Silversmiths, and Silver Service the book examines some of the most interesting pieces, their origins, symbolism, and design. It also unpacks why Sir William acquired certain pieces and from whom.Lavishly illustrated in full colour, this book offers readers the latest research

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