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The Punjaub Exhibition of Arts and Industry at Lahore: interior of the building, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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The Punjaub Exhibition of Arts and Industry at Lahore: interior of the building, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Punjaub Exhibition of Arts and Industry at Lahore: interior of the building, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Messrs. Howard, Shepherd, and Bourne, showing '...the interior, looking along the main aisle. On the arches, between this and the side courts, are hung swords of native manufacture; while the tables and cases display rich brocades and horse-trappings, articles of pottery and silver from Cashmere, and the jewellery of Cashmere and Delhi. There are shawls from the looms of Umritsur, carpets, pictures, books, and illuminated manuscripts and many other specimens of native workmanship...[The exhibition] was opened by Sir Robert Montgomery, K.C.B., the Lieutenant-Governor of the province, on the 20th of January, and has been attended by nearly a thousand persons daily, comprising all classes of the natives, from the wealthy shawl merchant to the poor Sikh peasant...This exhibition is well calculated to advance the industrial prosperity of the province'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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Step into a fascinating glimpse of history with this print, "The Punjaub Exhibition of Arts and Industry at Lahore: interior of the building, 1864". This intriguing photograph captures the essence of an exhibition that brought together some of the finest examples of native craftsmanship in British India. The image shows us the grand hall's main aisle, lined with swords from local manufacturers and adorned with rich brocades, horse- trappings, pottery, silverware from Cashmere, jewelry from Delhi and Umritsur shawls.
The exhibition was a celebration of artistic expression and industrial prowess, featuring carpets, pictures books illuminated manuscripts among many other examples of native workmanship. It's no wonder that nearly a thousand people attended daily - the event drew in visitors from all walks of life, including wealthy merchants to poor peasants like the Sikh community.
This remarkable print offers us a unique window into the cultural and artistic landscape of 19th-century India, showcasing not only the country's rich heritage but also its potential for growth and development. As "Illustrated London News" noted in 1864: 'this exhibition is well calculated to advance the industrial prosperity of the province'. This image invites us on a journey through time, allowing us to experience firsthand the beauty, craftsmanship, and cultural significance that defined this pivotal moment in history.
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