Queen Victoria opening the Great Exhibition, Crystal Palace, London, 1 May 1851. Artist: Unknown
/1155813.jpg "Queen Victoria opening the Great Exhibition, Crystal Palace, London, 1 May 1851. Artist: Unknown")
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Queen Victoria opening the Great Exhibition, Crystal Palace, London, 1 May 1851. Conceived by Prince Albert, the Great Exhibition was intended to showcase the 'Works of the Industry of all Nations'. It was housed in the purpose-built Crystal Palace, the first large-scale prefabricated ferrovitreous (iron and glass) structure, designed by the landscape designer, Joseph Paxton. The prefabricated design made the construction, and later dismantling of the building, easier and quicker.
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Creator
- Unknown, attributed to: :
Subject
- Queen Victoria: British: Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, artist
People Related
- Prince Albert: German: Prince Consort
- Sir Joseph Paxton: British: Architect, gardener
Geographic Hierarchy
World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London City of Westminster Westminster
- 51 29 09 N , 000 08 01 W
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History & Politics Historical Events Royal Events
History & Politics Historical Events Cultural Events
Science & Nature Technology & Innovation
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3909x2682
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- 000789
- 000789
- 0390002962
- 1-155-813
- 1155813
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