The structure was an early purchase by Barnard, around 1907, but its instillation took years and was one of the first major undertakings by the Metropolitan after it acquired and absorbed his collection.
The structure was an early purchase by Barnard. This was around 1907. Its instillation took years. It acquired. It absorbed his collection. Its instillation was one of the first major undertakings by the Metropolitan. It acquired. It absorbed his collection.