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Sketches at the Crystal Palace Potato Show (engraving)
1107192 Sketches at the Crystal Palace Potato Show (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Crystal Palace Potato Show. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 September 1883.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22210704
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This engraving titled "Sketches at the Crystal Palace Potato Show" takes us back to a time of peculiar fascination with all things potato-related. Created by Alfred Courbould, this print captures the essence of an extraordinary event that took place in London's Crystal Palace on September 22,1883. The image showcases a bustling exhibition hall filled with an array of potatoes and their enthusiasts. From the smallest spud to the largest monster potato, every variety seems to have found its way onto display tables adorned with prizes. The crowd is abuzz as they admire these humble tubers transformed into works of art - mashed potatoes molded into intricate shapes, sausage-stuffed potatoes, and even potato mashers fashioned into curious designs. Amongst the attendees are notable figures such as Sir Garnet Wolesley and Lady Truscott, who seem equally amused by this unusual spectacle. Mistaken identities add a touch of humor to the scene as scrutineers diligently examine each entry for authenticity. From fir potatoes to Fenns seedlings, this exhibition leaves no stone unturned when it comes to showcasing the versatility and creativity associated with our beloved spuds. As we take in this birds-eye view of Rousham Park Hero or Lees Defiance proudly exhibited alongside Magnum Bonum or Cetewayo varieties, we can't help but marvel at how something so ordinary could inspire such fervor. This engraving immortalizes a moment in history when even the lowly potato had its
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