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Provincial Industrial Exhibition of Canada, held at Montreal - the South Hall, 1850. Creator: Smyth
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Provincial Industrial Exhibition of Canada, held at Montreal - the South Hall, 1850. Creator: Smyth
Provincial Industrial Exhibition of Canada, held at Montreal - the South Hall, 1850. Display...principally devoted to agricultural produce and machinery...Here are bundles of wheat, barley, oats, peas, and beans, in the straw; as well as large quantities of those grains in bags; fine specimens of Indian corn; barrels of flour, kegs of butter, pearlashes; barrels of beef, pork, and hams; packets of hops, cheeses, honey, starch, bees-wax, sugar...The centre of [the] Hall is given to the Horticultural Society, and is occupied by an octagon stand...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This photograph, titled 'Provincial Industrial Exhibition of Canada, held at Montreal - the South Hall, 1850' by Smyth, offers a glimpse into the rich agricultural and industrial heritage of Canada during the Victorian era. The South Hall of the exhibition, primarily devoted to agricultural produce and machinery, is brimming with an abundance of goods. Bundles of wheat, barley, oats, peas, and beans are displayed in straw, while large quantities of these grains are stored in bags. Fine specimens of Indian corn, barrels of flour, kegs of butter, and pearlashes are also on display. Other agricultural produce includes barrels of beef, pork, and hams, packets of hops, cheeses, honey, starch, bees-wax, sugar, and an array of vegetables such as pumpkins and squashes. The center of the Hall is given to the Horticultural Society and is occupied by an octagon stand. The photograph captures the enthusiasm of the visitors, both male and female, as they examine the exhibits with great interest. The enormous size of the Hall and the variety of goods on display are a testament to the thriving agricultural industry in Canada during this period. The photograph, originally published in the Illustrated London News, provides a fascinating insight into the cultural events of the British Empire during the nineteenth century.
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