Great Exhibition Collection (#2)

Design by Joseph Paxton, FLS, for a Building for the Great Exhibition of 1851 (engraving)
1096646 Design by Joseph Paxton, FLS, for a Building for the Great Exhibition of 1851 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Design by Joseph Paxton, FLS)

The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde-Park (engraving)
1097048 The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde-Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde-Park)

The Great Exhibition of 1851, General View of the Works, looking East (engraving)
1097008 The Great Exhibition of 1851, General View of the Works, looking East (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Exhibition of 1851)

The Industrial Palace in Hyde Park (engraving)
1097007 The Industrial Palace in Hyde Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Industrial Palace in Hyde Park)

Mary Callinack, aged 85, the Cornish Fish-Woman, who walked from Penzance to the Great Exhibition
1102366 Mary Callinack, aged 85, the Cornish Fish-Woman, who walked from Penzance to the Great Exhibition, in Hyde Park (engraving) by English School

Great Exhibition of 1851 (engraving)
1102308 Great Exhibition of 1851 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Exhibition of 1851)

Great Exhibition of 1851 (engraving)
1102139 Great Exhibition of 1851 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Exhibition of 1851)

Great Exhibition Fetes at Paris, Grand Ball at the Hotel de Ville (engraving)
1102117 Great Exhibition Fetes at Paris, Grand Ball at the Hotel de Ville (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Exhibition Fetes at Paris)

The building in Hyde Park, London, for the Great Exhibition of 1851 (engraving)
586001 The building in Hyde Park, London, for the Great Exhibition of 1851 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The building in Hyde Park, London)

Crystal Palace; the Great Exhibition of 1851 (engraving)
602544 Crystal Palace; the Great Exhibition of 1851 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Crystal Palace; the Great Exhibition of 1851 (coloured engraving)
602543 Crystal Palace; the Great Exhibition of 1851 (coloured engraving) by Burton, Charles (fl.1851-83); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woollen and Worsted, The Great Exhibition of 1851 (colour litho)
582062 Woollen and Worsted, The Great Exhibition of 1851 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woollen and Worsted, The Great Exhibition of 1851)

French section of The Great Exhibition of 1851 (colour litho)
558173 French section of The Great Exhibition of 1851 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French section of The Great Exhibition of 1851)

Opening of Crystal Palace at Sydenham by Queen Victoria on June 10 1854 (litho)
STC423835 Opening of Crystal Palace at Sydenham by Queen Victoria on June 10 1854 (litho) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Views of London, b.1851-1855)

View of the Great Exhibition of 1851: Indian Display, 1854 (colour litho)
WAG451549 View of the Great Exhibition of 1851: Indian Display, 1854 (colour litho) by Nash, Joseph (1809-78) (after); 35.1x47 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands

The Exhibition at the Crystal Palace, 1851 (colour litho)
WAG451531 The Exhibition at the Crystal Palace, 1851 (colour litho) by Baxter, George (1804-67); 27x44 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands

Some of the Drolleries of the Great Exhibition, pub. 1851 (engraving)
2655413 Some of the Drolleries of the Great Exhibition, pub. 1851 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Liege International, 1905 (colour photo)
3096488 Liege International, 1905 (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Liege International, 1905)

Building for the Great Industrial Exhibition, to be erected in Hyde-Park (engraving)
1612237 Building for the Great Industrial Exhibition, to be erected in Hyde-Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Great Eastern, illustration from Le Nouvel Illustre
CHT247785 The Great Eastern, illustration from Le Nouvel Illustre, 1867 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Interior of the Great Conservatory at Chatsworth, 1843 (engraving) (b / w photo)
ILN230524 Interior of the Great Conservatory at Chatsworth, 1843 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London, UK; English

The Exterior of Crystal Palace, Sydenham, 1854 (colour lithograph)
MAI44983 The Exterior of Crystal Palace, Sydenham, 1854 (colour lithograph) by Baxter, George (1804-67); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Selected Design for Memorial of the Great Exhibition (engraving)
5213455 Selected Design for Memorial of the Great Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Selected Design for Memorial of the Great Exhibition)

The British Stand at the Great Exhibition held in the Crystal Palace
CH402583 The British Stand at the Great Exhibition held in the Crystal Palace, with the Minton Stand on the right, 1851 (w/c on paper) by Lami

Hyde Park in 1851, from the picture in the Royal Collection (engraving)
5199217 Hyde Park in 1851, from the picture in the Royal Collection (engraving) by Harding, James Duffield (1798-1863); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hyde Park in 1851)

Chinese section - Main Building, Philadelphia Centennial Exposition, 1876 (b / w photo)
3928359 Chinese section - Main Building, Philadelphia Centennial Exposition, 1876 (b/w photo) by Centennial Photographic Co

Inside Machinery Hall (coloured litho)
GHL41204 Inside Machinery Hall (coloured litho) by English School, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English, out of copyright

The Ferris Wheel, Midway Plaisance, Worlds Columbian Exposition
PNP383885 The Ferris Wheel, Midway Plaisance, Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago 1893 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chicago Worlds Fair)

Tunis and China, The Great Exhibition of 1851 (colour litho)
582066 Tunis and China, The Great Exhibition of 1851 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tunis and China, The Great Exhibition of 1851)

Italy, The Great Exhibition of 1851 (colour litho)
582065 Italy, The Great Exhibition of 1851 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italy, The Great Exhibition of 1851)

Construction of the Crystal Palace, Great Exhibition of 1851 (engraving)
582544 Construction of the Crystal Palace, Great Exhibition of 1851 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Construction of the Crystal Palace)

View of the Interior of the Building in Hyde Park for the Exhibition of 1851 (coloured engraving)
611414 View of the Interior of the Building in Hyde Park for the Exhibition of 1851 (coloured engraving) by English School

Great Exhibition, 1851 (colour litho)
611315 Great Exhibition, 1851 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Exhibition, 1851.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Great Exhibition, 1851, From the Bridge, Hyde Park (coloured engraving)
611313 Great Exhibition, 1851, From the Bridge, Hyde Park (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Exhibition, 1851)

Prince Alberts Model Lodging House, Great Exhibition, 1851 (engraving)
611307 Prince Alberts Model Lodging House, Great Exhibition, 1851 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Alberts Model Lodging House, Great Exhibition)

Great Exhibition, Main Avenue, looking west (engraving)
609975 Great Exhibition, Main Avenue, looking west (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Exhibition, Main Avenue)

The Great Exhibition, Main Avenue, looking east (engraving)
609974 The Great Exhibition, Main Avenue, looking east (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Exhibition, Main Avenue)

Interior of the Great Exhibition, from Dantes Temple (engraving)
609972 Interior of the Great Exhibition, from Dantes Temple (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Great Exhibition)

Closing of the Great Exhibition (engraving)
609964 Closing of the Great Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Closing of the Great Exhibition)

Crystal Palace, Hyde Park, London (coloured engraving)
609943 Crystal Palace, Hyde Park, London (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crystal Palace, Hyde Park)

Interior of the Great Exhibition, 1851, Ceylon, Malta and Canadian Departments (engraving)
609914 Interior of the Great Exhibition, 1851, Ceylon, Malta and Canadian Departments (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Great Exhibition)

Interior of the Great Exhibition, 1851, Egypt, Turkey & Greece (engraving)
609912 Interior of the Great Exhibition, 1851, Egypt, Turkey & Greece (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Great Exhibition, 1851, Egypt)

Joseph Paxton, architect of the Crystal Palace (engraving)
609897 Joseph Paxton, architect of the Crystal Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Paxton)

The Opening of the Great Exhibition (engraving)
609894 The Opening of the Great Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of the Great Exhibition)

The British Department, Viewed from the Transept, Great Exhibition, 1851 (engraving)
611305 The British Department, Viewed from the Transept, Great Exhibition, 1851 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Department)

Austria, No 1, Great Exhibition, 1851 (coloured engraving)
611291 Austria, No 1, Great Exhibition, 1851 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Austria, No 1, Great Exhibition)

Industrial Progress (engraving)
665017 Industrial Progress (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Industrial Progress)

Great Exhibition, 1851: Furs Stand, for Dickinson Brothers (litho)
GHL12652 Great Exhibition, 1851: Furs Stand, for Dickinson Brothers (litho) by Nash, Joseph (1809-78); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English

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Step into the grandeur of the Great Exhibition, a momentous event that captivated the world in 1851. The Crystal Palace stood tall and majestic, its intricate design showcased in a lithograph that transports you back in time. As you approach the front of the Great Exhibition Building, an engraving reveals its magnificent exterior on the South Side. The anticipation builds as you step inside, greeted by an indoor garden filled with vibrant blooms and lush greenery. The Crystal Palace truly lives up to its name, shimmering with light and elegance. Marvel at the Orchestrion by Michael Welte from VAohrenbach, Germany. Published in 1877 but displayed during this exhibition, it is a testament to human ingenuity and musical artistry. The Furniture section beckons with colorful lithographs showcasing exquisite pieces from around the world. Each piece tells a story of craftsmanship and innovation that left visitors awestruck. A panoramic engraving captures just a glimpse of what lay within - vast halls filled with wonders from every corner of society. From art to science exhibits, visitors flocked to witness these marvels firsthand. Queen Victoria herself inaugurated this extraordinary event alongside her family - their presence immortalized in a vivid color lithograph. Their enthusiasm mirrored that of countless others who eagerly explored this treasure trove of knowledge and creativity. The year was 1851 when The Crystal Palace became synonymous with greatness. Its towering structure dominated London's skyline as people marveled at its beauty through another stunning color lithograph capturing its essence perfectly. Join us on this journey through time as we celebrate one of history's most remarkable exhibitions - where art met science, imagination soared high, and dreams turned into reality under one roof.