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The Prince opening the Industrial Exhibition in the Crystal Palace, 1860. Creator: Unknown
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The Prince opening the Industrial Exhibition in the Crystal Palace, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales at Montreal - The Prince opening the Industrial Exhibition in the Crystal Palace, 1860. Exhibition hall designed by John William Hopkins....the Prince entered, and took his seat upon a throne which was erected on one side of the building...the people all rose, and the Oratorio Society of Montreal sang the National Anthem, accompanied by two organs, which are being exhibited in the galleries. His Excellency the Governor-General, surrounded by his Council, standing at the foot of the throne, read a brief address to the Prince, and his Royal Highness replied: "...I am not ignorant of the high position attained by Canada in the [London] Great Exhibition of 1851...and, as carrying out the design of that memorable undertaking, this smaller, but to Canada most interesting collection of the products of your land, and of works of art and industry, has my entire sympathy, and claims my best wishes for its success. I hope and believe it will realise all the objects for which it has been designed". From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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This photograph captures a pivotal moment in Canadian history as The Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, opens the Industrial Exhibition in the Crystal Palace in Montreal, Canada, in 1860. The Crystal Palace, designed by John William Hopkins, was a grand structure of glass and iron that housed an impressive collection of Canadian products, works of art, and industrial innovations. As the Prince entered the palace, the crowd rose in respect, and the Oratorio Society of Montreal sang the National Anthem, filling the hall with music and patriotic fervor. The Governor-General of Canada, surrounded by his council, read an address to the Prince, expressing pride in Canada's achievements and the significance of the exhibition. In his reply, The Prince acknowledged the success of Canada's representation in the London Great Exhibition of 1851 and expressed his support for this smaller, yet meaningful, collection. He wished for its success in realizing its objectives and fostering further growth and progress in Canada. The photograph offers a glimpse into the grandeur of the event and the excitement of the people as they celebrated their connection to the British Empire and their own nation's industrial and artistic accomplishments.
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