World Fair Collection (#8)

Colonnade near the Pont des Invalides, c1900. Artist: Tony Grubhofer
Colonnade near the Pont des Invalides, c1900. A sketch of the Exposition Universelle of 1889. A Worlds Fair held in Paris, From The Studio Volume 20. [The Studio Ltd. London & New York, 1900]

British Arts and Crafts Section, Ghent International Exhibition, 1913. The Exposition universelle et internationale 1913 was a Worlds Fair held in Ghent from 6th April to 31st October

Japanese garden at the Worlds Fair, St Louis, Missouri, USA, 1904. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Japanese Garden at the Worlds Fair, St Louis, USA, 1904. Formally named the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, the 1904 St Louis Worlds Fair was held to commemorate the centenary of the Louisiana

General view of the Pike at the World Fair, St Louis, Missouri, USA, 1904. Stereoscopic card. Detail

The West Lagoon from the World Fair, St Louis, Missouri, 1904. Stereoscopic card. Detail

The Central Cascade from the World Fair, St Louis, Missouri. USA, 1904
The Central Cascade from the Worlds Fair, St Louis, Missouri. USA, 1904. Stereoscopic card. Detail

The International Exhibition: Hobbs's bank lock and key, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Hobbs's bank lock and key, 1862. The bank lock...is of remarkable construction, and is deemed unapproachable; indeed

The International Exhibition: Bramah's lock and key, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Bramah's lock and key, 1862. Diagrams of...the Bramah lock - the first showing a view of the lock generally known as a latch

The International Exhibition: safe by Wertheim and Wiesse, of Vienna, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: safe by Wertheim and Wiesse, of Vienna, 1862. [This safe] is noticeable for beauty of workmanship as well as strength of construction

The International Exhibition: Robinson's cask-cleaning machine, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Robinson's cask-cleaning machine, 1862. A...machine...especially adapted for breweries and vinegar and chemical works...It consists of two frames or rings

The International Exhibition: section of River's short-span glass orchard, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: section of River's short-span glass orchard, 1862. Improved greenhouse technology. From "Illustrated London News", 1862

The International Exhibition: trinket-box by F. Theyer... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: trinket-box by F. Theyer, of Vienna, in the Austrian Court, 1862. An...example of the articles of virtu and utility which Mr

The International Exhibition: section of a lean-to hothouse, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: section of a lean-to hothouse, 1862. Improved technology for greenhouses. From "Illustrated London News", 1862

The International Exhibition: Scott's glass walls, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Scott's glass walls, 1862. Considerable interest attaches to the glass walls of the St. Pancras Ironworks Company

The International Exhibition: album cover by F. Theyer... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: album cover by F. Theyer, of Vienna, in the Austrian Court, 1862. An...example of the articles of virtu and utility which Mr

The International Exhibition: umbrella-stand in the Court of the Coalbrookdale Company, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: umbrella-stand in the Court of the Coalbrookdale Company, 1862. This little work is admirably suited to its purpose

The International Exhibition: Weeks glass wall, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Weeks glass wall, 1862. John Weeks and Co. King's-road, Chelsea, make a display of models of conservatories, improved boilers, and ornamental heating-stacks

The International Exhibition: garden-chair of the Coalbrookdale Company, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: garden-chair of the Coalbrookdale Company, 1862. Garden-chair...wrought of fem-leaves...The garden-chair is formed chiefly of cast iron

The International Exhibition: ornamental centrepiece by George Jackson and Sons... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: ornamental centrepiece by George Jackson and Sons, Rathbone-place, 1862. This work...is of simple construction and pure design

The International Exhibition: Spencer's patent magnetic purifying-filter, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Spencer's patent magnetic purifying-filter, 1862. This filter has secured for its inventor, Mr

The International Exhibition - Prize Medal - obverse, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition - Prize Medal - obverse, 1862. Design by Maclise, made by Leonard C. Wyon. The ill effect of crowding the composition is particularly observable in the lion

The International Exhibition: painted decoration by T. Kershaw, of Baker-street, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: painted decoration by T. Kershaw, of Baker-street, 1862. The decorations by Mr. Kershaw...while they might be more harmonious in colouring are yet of a very satisfactory

The International Exhibition - Wallpaper by Messrs. John Woollams and Co. 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition - Wallpaper by Messrs. John Woollams and Co. 1862....large damask pattern...in the mediaeval style, and, while founded on a geometrical basis

The International Exhibition: painted decoration by T. Kershaw, of Baker-street, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: painted decoration by T. Kershaw, of Baker-street, 1862. The decorations by Mr. Kershaw...while they might be more harmonious in colouring are yet of a very satisfactory

The International Exhibition: Mitchel's type-distributing machine, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Mitchel's type-distributing machine, 1862. The distributor is a small machine of circular form

The International Exhibition: vase by M. Poilleux, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: vase by M. Poilleux, 1862. The art-workmen of Paris, amongst whom we may reckon the house of Poilleux

The International Exhibition: Tuxford's road traction-engine, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Tuxford's road traction-engine, 1862. This firm, in fact, holds, according to the trials of the Royal Agricultural Society

The International Exhibition: section of a Paxton lean-to vinery, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: section of a Paxton lean-to vinery, 1862. Improved greenhouse technology. From "Illustrated London News", 1862

The International Exhibition: stained-glass window by Messrs. J. Ballantine and Son... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: stained-glass window by Messrs. J. Ballantine and Son, Edinburgh, 1862. This window...has for its subject the Crucifixion, and is to be erected in Prestolee Church

The International Exhibition: new swing-cradle by Norman, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: new swing-cradle by Norman, 1862. This little arrangement, which is of the deepest interest to our fair readers

The International Exhibition: carriage by Stevenson and Elliot, of Stirling, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: carriage by Stevenson and Elliot, of Stirling, 1862. The door-glasses...are especially devoted to illustrating the progress of the colony of Victoria [in

The patent cow-milker in the International Exhibition, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The patent cow-milker in the International Exhibition, 1862. A machine has been invented for milking cows, and is now on exhibition in the United States department of the International Exhibition

The International Exhibition - Wallpaper by Messrs. Scott, Cuthbertson and Co. 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition - Wallpaper by Messrs. Scott, Cuthbertson and Co. 1862. The...pattern, founded on the diamond, is not only exceedingly rich but is altogether new in character

The International Exhibition - Wallpaper by Messrs. Scott, Cuthbertson and Co. 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition - Wallpaper by Messrs. Scott, Cuthbertson and Co. 1862. The pattern, consisting of a quatrefoil with a shield filling...is, undoubtedly, of great merit; it is, also

The International Exhibition: grenadine crepe lace, by Messrs. Reckless and Hickling, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: grenadine crepe lace, by Messrs. Reckless and Hickling, 1862. The firm of Reckless and Hickling, of Nottingham, one of the oldest and most eminent in the trade

The International Exhibition - Prize Medal - reverse, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition - Prize Medal - reverse, 1862....the oak wreath, the corona civica, is perhaps a little heavy'. Inscription: Londini - Honoris Causa'

The International Exhibition: tunic lace flounce, by Messrs. Reckless and Hickling, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: tunic lace flounce, by Messrs. Reckless and Hickling, 1862. The firm of Reckless and Hickling, of Nottingham, one of the oldest and most eminent in the trade

The International Exhibition: Pusher lace shawl, by Messrs. Reckless and Hickling, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Pusher lace shawl, by Messrs. Reckless and Hickling, 1862. The firm of Reckless and Hickling, of Nottingham, one of the oldest and most eminent in the trade

The International Exhibition: Messrs. Harrison and Son's power-loom for weaving flax, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Messrs. Harrison and Son's power-loom for weaving flax, 1862. This loom combines many important improvements

The International Exhibition: Ransome and Sims ten-horse power engine, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Ransome and Sims ten-horse power engine with Biddell and Balk's boiler, showing the method of withdrawing the tubes, 1862

The International Exhibition - stove by Messrs. Stuart and Smith, of Sheffield, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition - stove by Messrs. Stuart and Smith, of Sheffield, 1862. The stove which we engrave is one of considerable beauty; for, while in point of design it is highly meritorious

Eiffel Tower and the Paris Exhibition, 1889. From Great Engineers, published c. 1890
Eiffel Tower and the Paris Exhibition, 1889. From Great Engineers, published c.1890

The Travel and Transport Building, 1932 (1933). The Travel and Transport Building at the Chicago World`s Fair 1933, the Century of Progress International Exposition. From The Studio Volume 106

The New York Crystal Palace, 19th century

WA, Seattle, Seattle Center, Monorail and the Experience Music Project

A Poster for the World Fair, St. Louis, United States, 1904 (lithograph)
XIR895955 A Poster for the World Fair, St. Louis, United States, 1904 (lithograph) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); Location Unknown; (add.info)

The Russian Pavillion at the Universal Exhibition of 1900, from Le Petit Journal
XIR414069 The Russian Pavillion at the Universal Exhibition of 1900, from Le Petit Journal, 25 February 1900 (colour engraving) by Mejanel, Pierre (b.c.1850); Musee de La Presse, Paris

The foreign retrospective galleries of the Trocadero, India, China, Japan, at the
XIR280148 The foreign retrospective galleries of the Trocadero, India, China, Japan, at the Universal Exhibition of 1878, Paris, from Le Monde Illustre, no 1129

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"Exploring the World's Wonders: From Seattle to Paris, London to Chicago" Immerse yourself in the grandeur of world fairs as we embark on a global journey. Starting in the USA, Washington state welcomes you with open arms at the iconic Space Needle in Seattle. As night falls, witness the enchanting sight of downtown illuminated by a full moon. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies another magnificent destination - Paris, France. The Eiffel Tower stands tall and proud, symbolizing not only French elegance but also the spirit of international exhibitions that have captivated hearts for centuries. Travel back in time to 1911 London where the Court of Honour at Coronation Exhibition beckons visitors with its timeless charm. Marvel at its intricate architecture and wonder about its mysterious creator. Delve further into history with glimpses from L'Album de l'Exposition 1889 by Glucq capturing moments like never before seen. Admire the monumental door representing America's pride or gaze upon The Palace of Empire Brazil standing proudly on Champ-de-Mars. Experience these extraordinary events through different lenses - day and night. Witness how darkness transforms ordinary pavilions into ethereal wonders under starlit skies or explore bustling streets during daylight hours. Step into Chicago's vibrant past as we uncover a poster advertising the 1933 World's Fair, inviting all to partake in an unforgettable experience filled with innovation and excitement. Finally, let us transport you back to 1900 Paris where Le Petit Journal brings alive memories from Universal Exhibition. Feel like you're strolling along Midway Plaisance alongside Philip William May's sketch capturing every detail that made this fair truly memorable. Join us on this captivating journey across continents as we celebrate human ingenuity showcased through these remarkable world fairs throughout history.