the crystal palace and various exhibitions by: pedro medina and melissa
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THE GREAT EXHIBITION OF 1851
The Crystal Palace and Various Exhibitions
By: Pedro Medina and Melissa
The Crystal Palace
Joseph PaxtonDesigner of the Crystal Palace
About The Crystal Palace
The massive glass house was 1848 feet long by 454 feet wide.
Went from plans to grand opening in just nine months.
The building was moved and re-erected in an enlarged form at Sydenham in south London.
It was eventually destroyed by fire.
Inside the Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace at Sydenham
This "bigger and better" building was divided into a series of courts depicting the history of art and architecture from ancient Egypt through the Renaissance, as well as exhibits from industry and the natural world.
Actual Photograph of the Crystal Palace at Sydenham
Exhibitions In The Crystal Palace
The building was used to showcase technological achievements in a grandiose and innovative way.
Over 13,000 exhibitions were displayed and viewed by over 6.2 million visitors to the exhibition.
The Great Exhibition was used to show how the industrial revolution was propelling Britain into the greatest power of the time.
The profits from the event allowed for the foundation of public works such as the Albert Hall, the Science Museum, the National History Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Hiram Power’s The Greek Slave
Was almost certainly the most famous work of sculpture in the second half of the nineteenth century.
Indian Art Objects
Indian Pavilion
Beating from the Chase — Indian Shawls — Kincob Silk — Fine Dacca Muslins: piece of 10 yards, 10 pounds, &c. — Embroidered
Scarfs. Satan tempting Eve — The Jealousy of Medea — Satan Vanquished by the Archangel Michael. Marble Statue of Victory (Bauch, of Berlin); purchased by her Majesty — Indian Arms and
Armour.
Stained Glass Gallery
The Medieval Court
Gothic Style Metal StoveDesigner: Augustus Welby Pugin
Manufacturer: John Hardman & Co.
Heating Stove
Shaped As A Suit Of
Armor
Machinery Section of Exhibition
Agricultural Machinery Section
Steam-Powered Tractor
Folkstone 4-2-0 Locomotive
Dr. George Merryweather
Tempest Prognosticator
It was worked by a dozen leeches!
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