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The Great Exhibition Collection

"The Great Exhibition: A Spectacle of Innovation and Artistry" Step into the grandeur of "The Great Exhibition" held at The Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, London in 1851

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: The Crystal Palace, 1851, The Great Exhibition, Hyde Park, London. (chromolitho)

The Crystal Palace, 1851, The Great Exhibition, Hyde Park, London. (chromolitho)
5235201 The Crystal Palace, 1851, The Great Exhibition, Hyde Park, London. (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crystal Palace, 1851)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: Entrance to Main Building (engraving)

Entrance to Main Building (engraving)
1092704 Entrance to Main Building (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance to Main Building)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: Eve nursing Cain and Abel, by the Watcomb Terra Cotta Company (engraving)

Eve nursing Cain and Abel, by the Watcomb Terra Cotta Company (engraving)
1092701 Eve nursing Cain and Abel, by the Watcomb Terra Cotta Company (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eve nursing Cain and Abel)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: Eastlake Organ, by Mason and Hamlin (engraving)

Eastlake Organ, by Mason and Hamlin (engraving)
1092697 Eastlake Organ, by Mason and Hamlin (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eastlake Organ, by Mason and Hamlin)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: Passenger Locomotive, by Burnham, Parry, Williams and Company (engraving)

Passenger Locomotive, by Burnham, Parry, Williams and Company (engraving)
1092692 Passenger Locomotive, by Burnham, Parry, Williams and Company (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Passenger Locomotive, by Burnham, Parry)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: The Corliss Engine, Side Elevation (engraving)

The Corliss Engine, Side Elevation (engraving)
1092691 The Corliss Engine, Side Elevation (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Corliss Engine, Side Elevation)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: Farm Locomotive Engine, by Aveling and Porter (engraving)

Farm Locomotive Engine, by Aveling and Porter (engraving)
1092690 Farm Locomotive Engine, by Aveling and Porter (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Farm Locomotive Engine, by Aveling and Porter)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: Gunpowder Pile-Driver, by Thomas Shaw, Philadelphia (engraving)

Gunpowder Pile-Driver, by Thomas Shaw, Philadelphia (engraving)
1092685 Gunpowder Pile-Driver, by Thomas Shaw, Philadelphia (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gunpowder Pile-Driver, by Thomas Shaw, Philadelphia)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: Russian Pavilion, Vienna Exhibition, 1873 (engraving)

Russian Pavilion, Vienna Exhibition, 1873 (engraving)
1092671 Russian Pavilion, Vienna Exhibition, 1873 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian Pavilion, Vienna Exhibition, 1873)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: The Rotunda, Art Gallery, 10 May 1876 (engraving)

The Rotunda, Art Gallery, 10 May 1876 (engraving)
1092670 The Rotunda, Art Gallery, 10 May 1876 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rotunda, Art Gallery, 10 May 1876)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: Preparing for the Exhibition, placing Statuary in the Annex (engraving)

Preparing for the Exhibition, placing Statuary in the Annex (engraving)
1092661 Preparing for the Exhibition, placing Statuary in the Annex (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing for the Exhibition)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: Artistic Garden Chair, Mott Iron Company (engraving)

Artistic Garden Chair, Mott Iron Company (engraving)
1092658 Artistic Garden Chair, Mott Iron Company (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artistic Garden Chair, Mott Iron Company)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: During the Exhibition, the Monitor (engraving)

During the Exhibition, the Monitor (engraving)
1092655 During the Exhibition, the Monitor (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: During the Exhibition, the Monitor)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: Inventions since 1837

Inventions since 1837
LLM462052 Inventions since 1837 by Sinclair, J. R. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inventions since 1837. Illustration for The Victorian Picture Book by W H Stacpoole (Dean)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: Opening of the Exhibition of 1851-May 1st (chromolitho)

Opening of the Exhibition of 1851-May 1st (chromolitho)
668165 Opening of the Exhibition of 1851-May 1st (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Exhibition of 1851-May 1st)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: The Great Exhibition (engraving)

The Great Exhibition (engraving)
665504 The Great Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Exhibition, Main Avenue)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: Ticket for admission to The Great Exhibition, 15 October 1851 (engraving)

Ticket for admission to The Great Exhibition, 15 October 1851 (engraving)
3657212 Ticket for admission to The Great Exhibition, 15 October 1851 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ticket for admission to The Great Exhibition)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: 1776 (engraving)

1776 (engraving)
1092715 1776 (engraving) by Maynard, George Willoughby (1843-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1776. Illustration for Industrial and Fine Arts of the World as shown at the Philadelphia)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: Wheelwrights Shop, by E T Billings (engraving)

Wheelwrights Shop, by E T Billings (engraving)
1092714 Wheelwrights Shop, by E T Billings (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wheelwrights Shop, by E T Billings)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: The Comanche Cup, by Tiffany and Company (engraving)

The Comanche Cup, by Tiffany and Company (engraving)
1092699 The Comanche Cup, by Tiffany and Company (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Comanche Cup, by Tiffany and Company)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: Main Entrance, International Exhibition, Vienna, 1873 (engraving)

Main Entrance, International Exhibition, Vienna, 1873 (engraving)
1092673 Main Entrance, International Exhibition, Vienna, 1873 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Main Entrance, International Exhibition, Vienna, 1873)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: L Africaine, by E Caroni (engraving)

L Africaine, by E Caroni (engraving)
1092712 L Africaine, by E Caroni (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Africaine, by E Caroni)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: Orpheus, by P Guarnerio (engraving)

Orpheus, by P Guarnerio (engraving)
1092709 Orpheus, by P Guarnerio (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orpheus, by P Guarnerio)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: Gatling Gun (engraving)

Gatling Gun (engraving)
1092686 Gatling Gun (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gatling Gun, by the Gatling Gun Company, Hartford, Connecticut)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: Interior, Horticultural Hall (engraving)

Interior, Horticultural Hall (engraving)
1092682 Interior, Horticultural Hall (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior, Horticultural Hall)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: The Royal Procession Polka (litho)

The Royal Procession Polka (litho)
733536 The Royal Procession Polka (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Procession Polka)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: Christopher Columbus, Sculpture by Signor Cordier (engraving)

Christopher Columbus, Sculpture by Signor Cordier (engraving)
1092663 Christopher Columbus, Sculpture by Signor Cordier (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christopher Columbus, Sculpture by Signor Cordier)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: Sectional View of Method of Heating (engraving)

Sectional View of Method of Heating (engraving)
1092660 Sectional View of Method of Heating (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sectional View of Method of Heating)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: Machinery Hall, Lyalls Positive Power Looms (engraving)

Machinery Hall, Lyalls Positive Power Looms (engraving)
1092656 Machinery Hall, Lyalls Positive Power Looms (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Machinery Hall, Lyalls Positive Power Looms)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: Curling in Central Park, New York, by J G Brown (engraving)

Curling in Central Park, New York, by J G Brown (engraving)
1092713 Curling in Central Park, New York, by J G Brown (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Curling in Central Park, New York, by J G Brown)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: Arrest of Luther, by Harrach (engraving)

Arrest of Luther, by Harrach (engraving)
1092707 Arrest of Luther, by Harrach (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrest of Luther, by Harrach)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: Standard at Music Pavilion, Central Transept (engraving)

Standard at Music Pavilion, Central Transept (engraving)
1092702 Standard at Music Pavilion, Central Transept (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Standard at Music Pavilion, Central Transept)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: Buffalo Hunt, by Meriden Britannia Company (engraving)

Buffalo Hunt, by Meriden Britannia Company (engraving)
1092698 Buffalo Hunt, by Meriden Britannia Company (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buffalo Hunt, by Meriden Britannia Company)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: Piano, Ebony Case, by Hallett, Davis and Company (engraving)

Piano, Ebony Case, by Hallett, Davis and Company (engraving)
1092696 Piano, Ebony Case, by Hallett, Davis and Company (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piano, Ebony Case, by Hallett, Davis and Company)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: The Corliss Engine, Central Transept (engraving)

The Corliss Engine, Central Transept (engraving)
1092693 The Corliss Engine, Central Transept (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Corliss Engine, Central Transept)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: Blast Engine, by I P Morris Company, Philadelphia (engraving)

Blast Engine, by I P Morris Company, Philadelphia (engraving)
1092687 Blast Engine, by I P Morris Company, Philadelphia (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blast Engine, by I P Morris Company, Philadelphia)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: Horticultural Hall (engraving)

Horticultural Hall (engraving)
1092681 Horticultural Hall (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horticultural Hall)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: Garden-Seat, by Mott Iron Company (engraving)

Garden-Seat, by Mott Iron Company (engraving)
1092680 Garden-Seat, by Mott Iron Company (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garden-Seat, by Mott Iron Company)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: Jardiniere, by Mott Iron Company (engraving)

Jardiniere, by Mott Iron Company (engraving)
1092679 Jardiniere, by Mott Iron Company (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jardiniere, by Mott Iron Company)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: Garden-Chair, by Mott Iron Company (engraving)

Garden-Chair, by Mott Iron Company (engraving)
1092678 Garden-Chair, by Mott Iron Company (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garden-Chair, by Mott Iron Company)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: Agricultural Hall, the Mill (engraving)

Agricultural Hall, the Mill (engraving)
1092677 Agricultural Hall, the Mill (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Agricultural Hall, the Mill)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: Interior View, Main Building (engraving)

Interior View, Main Building (engraving)
1092664 Interior View, Main Building (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior View, Main Building)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: The American Soldier (engraving)

The American Soldier (engraving)
1092653 The American Soldier (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The American Soldier)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: The Opening of the Great Industrial Exhibition of All Nations, May 1, 1851 (etching)

The Opening of the Great Industrial Exhibition of All Nations, May 1, 1851 (etching)
1069129 The Opening of the Great Industrial Exhibition of All Nations, May 1, 1851 (etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); 26x40 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: Main Building, from Judges Hall (engraving)

Main Building, from Judges Hall (engraving)
1092705 Main Building, from Judges Hall (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Main Building, from Judges Hall)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: View in Central Transept, Main Building (engraving)

View in Central Transept, Main Building (engraving)
1092703 View in Central Transept, Main Building (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View in Central Transept, Main Building)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: The Cataract, Hydraulic Annex (engraving)

The Cataract, Hydraulic Annex (engraving)
1092694 The Cataract, Hydraulic Annex (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cataract, Hydraulic Annex)

Background imageThe Great Exhibition Collection: Calculating Machine, by George B Grant (engraving)

Calculating Machine, by George B Grant (engraving)
1092688 Calculating Machine, by George B Grant (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calculating Machine, by George B Grant)



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"The Great Exhibition: A Spectacle of Innovation and Artistry" Step into the grandeur of "The Great Exhibition" held at The Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, London in 1851. This iconic event showcased the remarkable achievements of nations across the globe. Marvel at L'Abolizione, an exquisite Italian Gallery captured through a detailed engraving, transporting you to its splendor. As you enter the main building, admire the breathtaking chromolitho depicting The Crystal Palace itself - a masterpiece of architectural brilliance that housed this momentous gathering. Immerse yourself in history as you witness Eve nursing Cain and Abel by the Watcomb Terra Cotta Company, beautifully engraved to preserve its timeless beauty. Venture further and encounter wonders like never before. Behold the Eastlake Organ meticulously crafted by Mason and Hamlin; its harmonious melodies captivating all who listened. Admire the Passenger Locomotive designed by Burnham Parry Williams & Co. , a symbol of progress propelling humanity forward on iron tracks. Prepare to be astounded by engineering marvels such as The Corliss Engine with its intricate side elevation engraving or experience raw power with Aveling and Porter's Farm Locomotive Engine. Witness Thomas Shaw's Gunpowder Pile-Driver from Philadelphia, showcasing ingenuity harnessed for construction purposes. Travel beyond borders through engravings capturing international pavilions like Russia's Pavilion at Vienna Exhibition in 1873 or immerse yourself within The Rotunda Art Gallery on May 10th, 1876 - where creativity knows no bounds. Finally, glimpse behind-the-scenes preparations as statuary is carefully placed within annexes; each piece representing artistic excellence waiting to be unveiled to eager eyes. "The Great Exhibition" was more than just an event; it was a testament to human achievement and innovation that continues to inspire generations even today. Step back in time through these engravings and relish the spirit of ingenuity and creativity that defined this extraordinary gathering.