Albert Prince Consort of Great Britain and Ireland
Victoria Queen of Great Britain and Ireland and Empress of India
ID Number
1989.0438.0049.3
catalog number
1989.0438.0049.3
accession number
1989.0438
Description
Souvenir Medal commemorating the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations. Medal features the likenesses of Queen Victori,a Prince Albert and the three royal children, as well as a depiction of the exhibition's Crystal Palace.
The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, or Great Exhibition, was held in England in 1851. Considered the first World's Fair, the exposition showcased international industrial advancements as well as artistic and cultural products.
25 countries, including the United States, participated in the event, popularly referred to as the The Crystal Palace Exhibition, after the immense (1,851 feet long, 128 feet high) glass and iron building constructed in London's Hyde Park to house over 14,000 exhibitors.
Between May and October 1851, The Great Exhibition attracted about 40,000 daily visitors, for a total of six million guests.
Following the conclusion of the Exhibition, the Crystal Palace was dismantled and relocated to another area of London whose environs were eventually renamed after the building. The palace was destroyed in a fire in 1936
Souvenir Medal commemorating the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations. Medal features the likenesses of Queen Victori,a Prince Albert and the three royal children, as well as a depiction of the exhibition's Crystal Palace.
The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, or Great Exhibition, was held in England in 1851. Considered the first World's Fair, the exposition showcased international industrial advancements as well as artistic and cultural products.
25 countries, including the United States, participated in the event, popularly referred to as the The Crystal Palace Exhibition, after the immense (1,851 feet long, 128 feet high) glass and iron building constructed in London's Hyde Park to house over 14,000 exhibitors.
Between May and October 1851, The Great Exhibition attracted about 40,000 daily visitors, for a total of six million guests.
Following the conclusion of the Exhibition, the Crystal Palace was dismantled and relocated to another area of London whose environs were eventually renamed after the building. The palace was destroyed in a fire in 1936
Prince Albert (1819-1861) was the consort of Britain's Queen Victoria, whom he married in 1840. Albert was a principal organizer of the Great Exhibition.
Souvenir teacup commemorating the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations. Cup has a blue and white transfer print depicting the exterior of the exhibitions Crystal Palace.
The cups is marked Tetley Street / Chapel Bradford/ 1862. .
The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, or Great Exhibition, was held in England in 1851. Considered the first World's Fair, the exposition showcased international industrial advancements as well as artistic and cultural products.
25 countries, including the United States, participated in the event, popularly referred to as the The Crystal Palace Exhibition, after the immense (1,851 feet long, 128 feet high) glass and iron building constructed in London's Hyde Park to house over 14,000 exhibitors.
Between May and October 1851, The Great Exhibition attracted about 40,000 daily visitors, for a total of six million guests.
Following the conclusion of the Exhibition, the Crystal Palace was dismantled and relocated to another area of London whose environs were eventually renamed after the building. The palace was destroyed in a fire in 1936.
Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations Souvenir Pitcher. Pitcher has a blue, black and white transfer print featuring a depiction of the Crystal Palace.
The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, or Great Exhibition, was held in England in 1851. Considered the first World's Fair, the exposition showcased international industrial advancements as well as artistic and cultural products.
25 countries, including the United States, participated in the event, popularly referred to as the The Crystal Palace Exhibition, after the immense (1,851 feet long, 128 feet high) glass and iron building constructed in London's Hyde Park to house over 14,000 exhibitors.
Between May and October 1851, The Great Exhibition attracted about 40,000 daily visitors, for a total of six million guests.
Following the conclusion of the Exhibition, the Crystal Palace was dismantled and relocated to another area of London whose environs were eventually renamed after the building. The palace was destroyed in a fire in 1936.
Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations Souvenir Pitcher. Pitcher has a blue, black and white transfer print featuring depictions of two sculptures featured at the exhibition: Massacre of the Innocents and Boy with a Broken Drum.
The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, or Great Exhibition, was held in England in 1851. Considered the first World's Fair, the exposition showcased international industrial advancements as well as artistic and cultural products.
25 countries, including the United States, participated in the event, popularly referred to as the The Crystal Palace Exhibition, after the immense (1,851 feet long, 128 feet high) glass and iron building constructed in London's Hyde Park to house over 14,000 exhibitors.
Between May and October 1851, The Great Exhibition attracted about 40,000 daily visitors, for a total of six million guests.
Following the conclusion of the Exhibition, the Crystal Palace was dismantled and relocated to another area of London whose environs were eventually renamed after the building. The palace was destroyed in a fire in 1936.
Souvenir scarf commemorating the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations. Scarf is sepia, blue and beige cotton: marked: WE'LL ALL GO MERRY HOME - ALL THE WORLD GOING HOME THE DISTINGUISHED FOREIGNERS TAKING LEAVE. Hand hemmed top/bottom edges.
The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, or Great Exhibition, was held in England in 1851. Considered the first World's Fair, the exposition showcased international industrial advancements as well as artistic and cultural products.
25 countries, including the United States, participated in the event, popularly referred to as the The Crystal Palace Exhibition, after the immense (1,851 feet long, 128 feet high) glass and iron building constructed in London's Hyde Park to house over 14,000 exhibitors.
Between May and October 1851, The Great Exhibition attracted about 40,000 daily visitors, for a total of six million guests.
Following the conclusion of the Exhibition, the Crystal Palace was dismantled and relocated to another area of London whose environs were eventually renamed after the building. The palace was destroyed in a fire in 1936
Albert Prince Consort of Great Britain and Ireland
Victoria Queen of Great Britain and Ireland and Empress of India
ID Number
1989.0438.0049.1
catalog number
1989.0438.0049.1
accession number
1989.0438
Description
Souvenir Medal commemorating the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations. Medal features the likenesses of Queen Victori,a Prince Albert and the three royal children, as well as a depiction of the exhibition's Crystal Palace.
The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, or Great Exhibition, was held in England in 1851. Considered the first World's Fair, the exposition showcased international industrial advancements as well as artistic and cultural products.
25 countries, including the United States, participated in the event, popularly referred to as the The Crystal Palace Exhibition, after the immense (1,851 feet long, 128 feet high) glass and iron building constructed in London's Hyde Park to house over 14,000 exhibitors.
Between May and October 1851, The Great Exhibition attracted about 40,000 daily visitors, for a total of six million guests.
Following the conclusion of the Exhibition, the Crystal Palace was dismantled and relocated to another area of London whose environs were eventually renamed after the building. The palace was destroyed in a fire in 1936
Prince Albert (1819-1861) was the consort of Britain's Queen Victoria, whom he married in 1840. Albert was a principal organizer of the Great Exhibition.
Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations Souvenir Pitcher. Pitcher has a blue, black and white transfer print featuring a depiction of The Deliverer a sculpture featured at the exhibition.
The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, or Great Exhibition, was held in England in 1851. Considered the first World's Fair, the exposition showcased international industrial advancements as well as artistic and cultural products.
25 countries, including the United States, participated in the event, popularly referred to as the The Crystal Palace Exhibition, after the immense (1,851 feet long, 128 feet high) glass and iron building constructed in London's Hyde Park to house over 14,000 exhibitors.
Between May and October 1851, The Great Exhibition attracted about 40,000 daily visitors, for a total of six million guests.
Following the conclusion of the Exhibition, the Crystal Palace was dismantled and relocated to another area of London whose environs were eventually renamed after the building. The palace was destroyed in a fire in 1936.
Souvenir Fabric from the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations. Sepia and white printed cotton. The fabric's central design Is a parody of The House That Jack Built and is marked:"THE CRYSTAL HOUSE WHICH ALBERT BUILT, a reference to Prince Albert and the Crystal Palace.
The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, or Great Exhibition, was held in England in 1851. Considered the first World's Fair, the exposition showcased international industrial advancements as well as artistic and cultural products.
25 countries, including the United States, participated in the event, popularly referred to as the The Crystal Palace Exhibition, after the immense (1,851 feet long, 128 feet high) glass and iron building constructed in London's Hyde Park to house over 14,000 exhibitors.
Between May and October 1851, The Great Exhibition attracted about 40,000 daily visitors, for a total of six million guests.
Following the conclusion of the Exhibition, the Crystal Palace was dismantled and relocated to another area of London whose environs were eventually renamed after the building. The palace was destroyed in a fire in 1936
Prince Albert (1819-1861) was the consort of Britain's Queen Victoria, whom he married in 1840. Albert was a principal organizer of the Great Exhibition.
Souvenir creamer from the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations. Creamer has an ear-Shaped handle. It's rim, wpout and handle are decorated with gilding. Sides are decorated with a depiction of the exhibition's Crystal Palace.
The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, or Great Exhibition, was held in England in 1851. Considered the first World's Fair, the exposition showcased international industrial advancements as well as artistic and cultural products.
25 countries, including the United States, participated in the event, popularly referred to as the The Crystal Palace Exhibition, after the immense (1,851 feet long, 128 feet high) glass and iron building constructed in London's Hyde Park to house over 14,000 exhibitors.
Between May and October 1851, The Great Exhibition attracted about 40,000 daily visitors, for a total of six million guests.
Following the conclusion of the Exhibition, the Crystal Palace was dismantled and relocated to another area of London whose environs were eventually renamed after the building. The palace was destroyed in a fire in 1936.
Albert Prince Consort of Great Britain and Ireland
Victoria Queen of Great Britain and Ireland and Empress of India
ID Number
1989.0438.0047
catalog number
1989.0438.0047
accession number
1989.0438
Description
Souvenir Medal commemorating the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations. Medal features the likeness of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and is marked :The International Exhibition London, 1851 (...) Proposed by H.R.H. Prince Albert. Depicition of the exhibition's Crystal Palace.
The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, or Great Exhibition, was held in England in 1851. Considered the first World's Fair, the exposition showcased international industrial advancements as well as artistic and cultural products.
25 countries, including the United States, participated in the event, popularly referred to as the The Crystal Palace Exhibition, after the immense (1,851 feet long, 128 feet high) glass and iron building constructed in London's Hyde Park to house over 14,000 exhibitors.
Between May and October 1851, The Great Exhibition attracted about 40,000 daily visitors, for a total of six million guests.
Following the conclusion of the Exhibition, the Crystal Palace was dismantled and relocated to another area of London whose environs were eventually renamed after the building. The palace was destroyed in a fire in 1936
Prince Albert (1819-1861) was the consort of Britain's Queen Victoria, whom he married in 1840. Albert was a principal organizer of the Great Exhibition.
The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, or Great Exhibition, was held in England in 1851. Considered the first World's Fair, the exposition showcased international industrial advancements as well as artistic and cultural products.
25 countries, including the United States, participated in the event, popularly referred to as the The Crystal Palace Exhibition, after the immense (1,851 feet long, 128 feet high) glass and iron building constructed in London's Hyde Park to house over 14,000 exhibitors.
Between May and October 1851, The Great Exhibition attracted about 40,000 daily visitors, for a total of six million guests.
Following the conclusion of the Exhibition, the Crystal Palace was dismantled and relocated to another area of London whose environs were eventually renamed after the building. The palace was destroyed in a fire in 1936
Victoria Queen of Great Britain and Ireland and Empress of India
ID Number
1989.0438.0024
catalog number
1989.0438.0024
accession number
1989.0438
Description (Brief)
Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations Souvenir Pot. Object has a multi-colored transfer print of the Exhibition's opening ceremony featuring Queen Victoria, held in the Crystal Palace.
The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, or Great Exhibition, was held in England in 1851. Considered the first World's Fair, the exposition showcased international industrial advancements as well as artistic and cultural products.
25 countries, including the United States, participated in the event, popularly referred to as the The Crystal Palace Exhibition, after the immense (1,851 feet long, 128 feet high) glass and iron building constructed in London's Hyde Park to house over 14,000 exhibitors.
Between May and October 1851, The Great Exhibition attracted about 40,000 daily visitors, for a total of six million guests.
Following the conclusion of the Exhibition, the Crystal Palace was dismantled and relocated to another area of London whose environs were eventually renamed after the building. The palace was destroyed in a fire in 1936.
Souvenir pot lid commemorating the Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations in New York.
New York City's Exhibition of the All Nations was held from July 14, 1853 to November 14, 1854. In addition to a Crystal Palace inspired by the one built for the London's Great Exhibition of 1851, the Fair also constructed a 315 foot wooden tower called the Latting Observatory. While over 1 millions visitors attended the Expostion, it was a financial loss.
Samuel W. Lowe of Philadelphia invented the Lowe printing press, an unusual conical cylinder press patented in 1856. Like Adams's Cottage printing press, it did not include a frisket and included an automatic tympan. The rights for the press were sold in 1858 to Joseph Watson, who marketed both presses in Boston and Philadelphia.
The Lowe printing press does not appear to have been as heavily advertised as the Adams, although the company notes that we have sold many presses … to druggists … in this country and in other lands. Every boy and business man seems to be having one.
As for portability, the Lowe was more than a third lighter than the Adams, ranging from between 12 and 120 pounds as compared to Adams's press at between 100 and 400 pounds. The Lowe used a simpler frame and relatively thin castings.
Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations Souvenir teapot with a blue and white transfer print of the Crystal Palace.
The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, or Great Exhibition, was held in England in 1851. Considered the first World's Fair, the exposition showcased international industrial advancements as well as artistic and cultural products.
25 countries, including the United States, participated in the event, popularly referred to as the The Crystal Palace Exhibition, after the immense (1,851 feet long, 128 feet high) glass and iron building constructed in London's Hyde Park to house over 14,000 exhibitors.
Between May and October 1851, The Great Exhibition attracted about 40,000 daily visitors, for a total of six million guests.
Following the conclusion of the Exhibition, the Crystal Palace was dismantled and relocated to another area of London whose environs were eventually renamed after the building. The palace was destroyed in a fire in 1936.
From a simple hanging lantern suitable for use in a barn to an elegant blown glass table lamp, whale oil illuminated the homes and businesses of America from the 18th century well past the time of the discovery of petroleum in Pennsylvania in 1859.
Kerosene and other petroleum products largely replaced whale oil for illumination by the end of the century. However, the use of other whale products for various purposes lasted well into the 20th century.
Souvenir medal commemorating New York's Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations in New York. The medal is marked "THE CRYSTAL PALACE FOR THE EXHIBITION [/] OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS [/] NEW YORK, 1853;" with a depiction of the Crystal Palace; reverse marked: "DESTROYED BY [/] FIRE [/] OCTOBER 5. 1858. [/] IN 40 MINUTES...
New York's 1853 Exhibition of the Industry of all Nations was the United States' attempt to emulate the success of Britain's groundbreaking 1851 Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, or Great Exhibition. To that aim, a Crystal Palace exhibition building, similar to the iconic structure built for the Great Exhibition, was constructed in the area now known as Manhattan's Bryant Park. Another architectural landmark, the Latting Observatory, was also constructed. A 315-foot-tall wooden tower, the Observatory was, at the time, the tallest structure in New York, allowing visitors unprecedented views of the surrounding landscape.
The exposition, America's first attempt at a World's Fair, ran from July 14, 1853, until November 14, 1854. It attracted over one million visitors, who could see innovations such as Elisha Otis' safety lift (which allowed for the development of passenger elevators,) photographs from Matthew Brady, a demonstration of the Morse telegraph, and theatrical productions from PT Barnum.
Both the New York Crystal Palace and the Latting Observatory were destroyed by fire not long after the conclusion of the Fair: The Observatory in 1856 and the Palace in 1858.
Souvenir medal commemorating the Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations in New York. Marked on obverse: BUILDING FOR THE EXHIBITION OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS [/] NEW YORK [/] MDCCCLIII. Reverse marked: "THE FIRST PILLAR [/] AS ERECTED [/] OCTOBER 30TH [/] -1852- [/] OPENED [/] MAY 2ND [/] 1853. [/] MESSRS CARSTENSEN & GILDEMIESTER [/] ARCHITECTS."
New York’s 1853 Exhibition of the Industry of all Nations was the United States’ attempt to emulate the success of Britain’s groundbreaking 1851 Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, or Great Exhibition. To that aim, a Crystal Palace exhibition building, similar to the iconic structure built for the Great Exhibition, was constructed in the area now known as Manhattan’s Bryant Park. Another architectural landmark, the Latting Observatory, was also constructed. A 315-foot-tall wooden tower, the Observatory was, at the time, the tallest structure in New York, allowing visitors unprecedented views of the surrounding landscape.
The exposition, America’s first attempt at a World’s Fair, ran from July 14, 1853, until November 14, 1854. It attracted over one million visitors, who could see innovations such as Elisha Otis’ safety lift (which allowed for the development of passenger elevators,) photographs from Matthew Brady, a demonstration of the Morse telegraph, and theatrical productions from PT Barnum.
Both the New York Crystal Palace and the Latting Observatory were destroyed by fire not long after the conclusion of the Fair: The Observatory in 1856 and the Palace in 1858.
