Opening of the Great Exhibition, Hyde Park, London, 1851, (1888.). Artist: Unknown

Opening of the Great Exhibition, Hyde Park, London, 1851, (1888.). Artist: Unknown

1-528-093 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Opening of the Great Exhibition, Hyde Park, London, 1851, (1888.). The Crystal Palace, designed by Joseph Paxton as part of Prince Albert's Great Exhibition, was an enormous glass building housing displays of trade and industry from around the world, as well as enormous fountains and living trees. It was opened by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (1888).


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Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. Robert Wilson: : Author, writer
  2. Sir Joseph Paxton: British: Architect, gardener
  3. Queen Victoria: British: Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, artist
  4. Prince Albert: German: Prince Consort

Medium
  1. Engraving

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History & Politics Historical Events Royal Events

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Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3553x4916
File Size : 51,172kb


Aliases

  1. 0580010328
  1. 1-528-093
  1. 1528093
  1. 580010328

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