The British Department viewed towards the transept
Print
1851 (printed and published)
1851 (printed and published)
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| Place of origin |
This is an interior view of the Great Exhibition in 1851. It took place in Hyde Park, central London, in the purpose-built Crystal Palace. This lithograph shows an overview of the British Department, looking towards the transept of the building. The exhibits included contributions from around the country, with handmade works shown alongside manufactured objects. The products on display ranged from raw materials such as coal to elaborate decorative items.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | The British Department viewed towards the transept (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Lithograph, coloured by hand |
| Brief description | Print showing a view of the Great Exhibition |
| Physical description | print showing a view of the Great Exhibition of 1851 |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'The British Department viewed towards the transept. Published by Ackermann & Co., 96 Strand. Day & Son, Lithographers to the Queen' |
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| Summary | This is an interior view of the Great Exhibition in 1851. It took place in Hyde Park, central London, in the purpose-built Crystal Palace. This lithograph shows an overview of the British Department, looking towards the transept of the building. The exhibits included contributions from around the country, with handmade works shown alongside manufactured objects. The products on display ranged from raw materials such as coal to elaborate decorative items. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 19623 |
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| Record created | November 3, 2003 |
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