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Universal Collection (#5)

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Background imageUniversal Collection: Palace of Fine Arts, Paris Exhibition of 1889

Palace of Fine Arts, Paris Exhibition of 1889
Palace of Fine Arts, Universal Exhibition of Paris, 1889 Date: 1889

Background imageUniversal Collection: Jewellers Section, Paris Exhibition of 1889

Jewellers Section, Paris Exhibition of 1889
Entrance to the Jewellers Section, Universal Exhibition of Paris, 1889 Date: 1889

Background imageUniversal Collection: Horological Section, Paris Exhibition of 1889

Horological Section, Paris Exhibition of 1889
Entrance to the Horological Section, Universal Exhibition of Paris 1889 Date: 1889

Background imageUniversal Collection: Florida Collective Exhibits, Paris Exhibition of 1889

Florida Collective Exhibits, Paris Exhibition of 1889
Florida Collective Exhibits, Universal Exhibition of Paris, 1889 Date: 1889

Background imageUniversal Collection: Entrance to the Chilean Section, Paris Exhibition of 1889

Entrance to the Chilean Section, Paris Exhibition of 1889
Entrance to the Chilean Section of Universal Exhibition of Paris, 1889 Date: 1889

Background imageUniversal Collection: Filtering and bottling Botot water, Paris Exhibition of 1889

Filtering and bottling Botot water, Paris Exhibition of 1889
Filtering and bottling Botot water, sold at the Universal Exhibition of Paris 1889 Date: 1889

Background imageUniversal Collection: Exterior of the Indian Palace, Paris Exhibition of 1889

Exterior of the Indian Palace, Paris Exhibition of 1889
Exterior of the Indian Palace, at the Universal Exhibition of Paris, 1889 Date: 1889

Background imageUniversal Collection: United States Section, Paris Exhibition of 1889

United States Section, Paris Exhibition of 1889
Entrance to the United States Section of Universal Exhibition of Paris, 1889 Date: 1889

Background imageUniversal Collection: Entrance to Tapestry Section, Paris Exhibition of 1889

Entrance to Tapestry Section, Paris Exhibition of 1889
Entrance to Tapestry Section, the World's International Exhibition, Paris 1889 Date: 1889

Background imageUniversal Collection: Edison Telephones and Phonographs, Paris Exhibition of 1889

Edison Telephones and Phonographs, Paris Exhibition of 1889
Edison Telephones and Phonographs, United States Section of Universal Exhibition of Paris, 1889 Date: 1889

Background imageUniversal Collection: Entrance on the Quai D'Orsay, Paris Exhibition of 1889

Entrance on the Quai D'Orsay, Paris Exhibition of 1889
Entrance on the Quai D'Orsay, the World's International Exhibition, Paris, 1889 Date: 1889

Background imageUniversal Collection: Edison Incandescent Lamps, Paris Exhibition of 1889

Edison Incandescent Lamps, Paris Exhibition of 1889
Edison Incandescent Lamps and Meters, United States Section of Universal Exhibition of Paris, 1889 Date: 1889

Background imageUniversal Collection: Edison Electric Lighting, Paris Exhibition of 1889

Edison Electric Lighting, Paris Exhibition of 1889
Edison Electric Lighting, United States Section of Universal Exhibition of Paris, 1889 Date: 1889

Background imageUniversal Collection: Aerial view, Universal Exhibition of Paris 1889

Aerial view, Universal Exhibition of Paris 1889
Aerial view of the Universal Exhibition of Paris, 1889 Date: 1889

Background imageUniversal Collection: Music cover, Waltzing in the Clouds, Deanna Durbin

Music cover, Waltzing in the Clouds, Deanna Durbin
Music cover, song Waltzing in the Clouds, from the film Spring Parade starring Deanna Durbin Date: 1940

Background imageUniversal Collection: Death of Louis XI of France (1423-1483). Colored

Death of Louis XI of France (1423-1483). Colored
Louis XI (1423-1483). King of France. Death of Louis XI. Engraving by Dupre. Universal Library. Popular editions. 1851. Colored

Background imageUniversal Collection: Death of Louis XIII (1601-1643). Engraving. Colored

Death of Louis XIII (1601-1643). Engraving. Colored
Louis XIII (1601-1643). King of France. Death of Louis XIII. Engraving by E. Coppin. Universal Library, 1951. Colored

Background imageUniversal Collection: The city of Alexandria. Liber chronicarum. 15th century. Col

The city of Alexandria. Liber chronicarum. 15th century. Col
Liber chronicarum by Hartmann Schedel. The city of Alexandria. 15th century. Latin edition. Colored engraving. Episcopal Library. Barcelona. Spain

Background imageUniversal Collection: Engraving depicting the city of Alexandria. Liber chronicaru

Engraving depicting the city of Alexandria. Liber chronicaru
Liber chronicarum by Hartmann Schedel. Engraving depicting the city of Alexandria. 15th century. Latin edition. Episcopal Library. Barcelona. Spain

Background imageUniversal Collection: Opening of Universal and International Exhibition, Brussels

Opening of Universal and International Exhibition, Brussels
King Baudouin in Army uniform in the centre of the Royal group, on his right his brother Prince Albert in naval uniform. On the left of King Baudouin are Princess de Rethy with Princess Marie

Background imageUniversal Collection: Aerial photograph taken from one of the spheres of the giant Atomium at the Universal

Aerial photograph taken from one of the spheres of the giant Atomium at the Universal and International Exhibition of the Atomic Age. Date: May 1958

Background imageUniversal Collection: Black bear attacked by bees as it attempts

Black bear attacked by bees as it attempts to take honey from a dead tree stump.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Ebenezer Sibly's Universal System of Natural History, 1794

Background imageUniversal Collection: Native of South Africa holding three spears

Native of South Africa holding three spears, wearing a necklace of bones and a red belt.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Ebenezer Sibly's Universal System of Natural History, 1794

Background imageUniversal Collection: Chartist petition procession

Chartist petition procession
A print of the chartists procession of 1842 taking the great national petition of 3, 317, 702 signatures to the House of Commons

Background imageUniversal Collection: Nicaraguan Pavilion at the Paris Exposition in 1889 (photo)

Nicaraguan Pavilion at the Paris Exposition in 1889 (photo)
679410 Nicaraguan Pavilion at the Paris Exposition in 1889 (photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: The country's name means Black Water); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageUniversal Collection: Virgin and Child, Papal Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b/w photo)

Virgin and Child, Papal Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b/w photo)
1734187 Virgin and Child, Papal Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: World Fair, Paris)

Background imageUniversal Collection: Japan Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b/w photo)

Japan Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b/w photo)
1734078 Japan Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: World Fair, Paris, 1937 : pavilion of Japan)

Background imageUniversal Collection: Paris World Fair, 1900 (b/w photo)

Paris World Fair, 1900 (b/w photo)
1700197 Paris World Fair, 1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: World fair in Paris in 1900)

Background imageUniversal Collection: The Patio of the Italian Pavilion, Paris World fair, 1937 (b/w photo)

The Patio of the Italian Pavilion, Paris World fair, 1937 (b/w photo)
1730982 The Patio of the Italian Pavilion, Paris World fair, 1937 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: World fair, Paris, 1937 : pavilion of Italy : the patio)

Background imageUniversal Collection: Italian Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b/w photo)

Italian Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b/w photo)
1730981 Italian Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: World fair, Paris, 1937 : pavilion of Italy : the tourism)

Background imageUniversal Collection: Exhibition of Urbanism, Italian Pavilion, Paris World fair, 1937 (b/w photo)

Exhibition of Urbanism, Italian Pavilion, Paris World fair, 1937 (b/w photo)
1730983 Exhibition of Urbanism, Italian Pavilion, Paris World fair, 1937 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: World fair, Paris, 1937 : pavilion of Italy : urbanism)

Background imageUniversal Collection: Decorative Panel by Oscar Jespers, The Belgian Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (copper)

Decorative Panel by Oscar Jespers, The Belgian Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (copper)
1734188 Decorative Panel by Oscar Jespers, The Belgian Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (copper) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: World fair in Paris)

Background imageUniversal Collection: World Fair, Paris, 1889 : Gustave Eiffel in stairs at top of the Eiffel Tower

World Fair, Paris, 1889 : Gustave Eiffel in stairs at top of the Eiffel Tower
1730411 World Fair, Paris, 1889 : Gustave Eiffel in stairs at top of the Eiffel Tower by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: World Fair, Paris)

Background imageUniversal Collection: The Ceramics and Glass Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b / w photo)

The Ceramics and Glass Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b / w photo)
1730189 The Ceramics and Glass Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: World Fair, Paris, 1937 : the pavilion of ceramic and glass)

Background imageUniversal Collection: Hungarian Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b / w photo)

Hungarian Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b / w photo)
1730792 Hungarian Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: World fair in Paris, 1937 : pavilion of Hungary)

Background imageUniversal Collection: Press Pavilion under the Eiffel Tower, Paris World Fair Paris, 1937 (b / w photo)

Press Pavilion under the Eiffel Tower, Paris World Fair Paris, 1937 (b / w photo)
1730192 Press Pavilion under the Eiffel Tower, Paris World Fair Paris, 1937 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: World Fair, Paris)

Background imageUniversal Collection: The Aluminium Pavlion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b / w photo)

The Aluminium Pavlion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b / w photo)
1730184 The Aluminium Pavlion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: World Fair, Paris, 1937 : the pavilion of aluminium (architect Thibout))

Background imageUniversal Collection: The Aluminium Pavlion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b / w photo)

The Aluminium Pavlion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b / w photo)
1730187 The Aluminium Pavlion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: World Fair, Paris, 1937 : the pavilion of aluminium (architect Thibout))

Background imageUniversal Collection: The Advertising Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b / w photo)

The Advertising Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b / w photo)
1730185 The Advertising Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: World Fair, Paris, 1937 : the pavilion of advertisement)

Background imageUniversal Collection: Open Air Theatre, French Pavilion, Paris World fair, 1937 (b / w photo)

Open Air Theatre, French Pavilion, Paris World fair, 1937 (b / w photo)
1729069 Open Air Theatre, French Pavilion, Paris World fair, 1937 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: World fair, Paris)

Background imageUniversal Collection: Map of the Paris World Fair, 1937 (litho)

Map of the Paris World Fair, 1937 (litho)
1729068 Map of the Paris World Fair, 1937 (litho) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Map of the world fair, Paris, 1937)

Background imageUniversal Collection: Israeli Pavilion, Paris World fair, 1937 (b / w photo)

Israeli Pavilion, Paris World fair, 1937 (b / w photo)
1729070 Israeli Pavilion, Paris World fair, 1937 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: World fair, Paris, 1937 : pavilion of Israel)

Background imageUniversal Collection: The Sphinx at the Egyptian Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b / w photo)

The Sphinx at the Egyptian Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b / w photo)
1728983 The Sphinx at the Egyptian Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: World fair in Paris, 1937 : the pavilion of Egypt (sphinx))

Background imageUniversal Collection: The Egyptian Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b / w photo)

The Egyptian Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b / w photo)
1728982 The Egyptian Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: World fair in Paris, 1937 : the pavilion of Egypt)

Background imageUniversal Collection: Gardens at the Poland Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b / w photo)

Gardens at the Poland Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b / w photo)
1728929 Gardens at the Poland Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: World fair in Paris, 1937 : the pavilion of Poland : the garden)

Background imageUniversal Collection: Painting Gallery in the Norway Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b / w photo)

Painting Gallery in the Norway Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b / w photo)
1728926 Painting Gallery in the Norway Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century)

Background imageUniversal Collection: The Poland Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b / w photo)

The Poland Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b / w photo)
1728928 The Poland Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: World fair in Paris, 1937 : the pavilion of Poland)

Background imageUniversal Collection: The Norway Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b / w photo)

The Norway Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b / w photo)
1728923 The Norway Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: World fair in Paris, 1937 : the pavilion of Norway)




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"Universal: A Journey through Time, Space, and Culture" Embark on a captivating journey as we explore the universal wonders that transcend boundaries. From the enigmatic Longest Day at Stonehenge in Wiltshire to the bountiful plants bearing fruits and seeds, nature's universal language speaks volumes. Venture into the glitz and glamour Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, where dreams come alive on the silver screen. Immerse yourself in timeless plays like Capek's R. U. R. , reminding us of humanity's quest for understanding our own creation. Witness acts of compassion with the Universal Rescue Mission Caravan by E. H. Smith of Sheffield, extending a helping hand to those in need. Delve into history with "The Universal Favorite, " an enchanting lithograph from 1889 that captures society's shared fascination with beauty. Marvel at our magnificent Earth, a universal home we all share. Encounter wandering Uzbek Dervishes from Samarkand and Bukhara Dervish from Uzbekistan; their spiritual journeys remind us of our collective search for meaning. Behold the awe-inspiring Great Wall stretching across China; an architectural marvel uniting civilizations throughout time. Explore the intricate anatomy of the nervous system within our heart, neck, and arm – a testament to how universality resides even within ourselves. Glimpse into royal opulence through Louis XIV's reign as King of France - his legacy transcending borders through this vividly colored engraving. In this tapestry woven with threads from around the world, we discover that universality lies not only in grand monuments or vast landscapes but also within each individual connection we forge across cultures and generations. Let these glimpses inspire us to celebrate what unites us all – our shared human experience under one universal sky.