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Queen Victoria opening the Great Exhibition, Crystal Palace, London, 1 May 1851. Artist: Unknown

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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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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engraving
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Album / Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images
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3909 x 2682 px | 30.0 MB
Print size:
33.1 x 22.7 cm | 13.0 x 8.9 in (300 dpi)
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