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Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: The Japanese Abassadors at the International Exhibition, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The Japanese Abassadors at the International Exhibition, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Japanese Abassadors at the International Exhibition, 1862....a scene in the building during an inspection by the Japanese Ambassadors, who are constant visitors to the exhibition'

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: The Eastern Annexe of the International Exhibition Building containing agricultural implements

The Eastern Annexe of the International Exhibition Building containing agricultural implements, 1862 Creator: Unknown
The Eastern Annexe of the International Exhibition Building containing agricultural implements, [South Kensington, London]

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: Receiving goods at the International Exhibition Building, 1862. Creator: Unknown

Receiving goods at the International Exhibition Building, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Receiving goods at the International Exhibition Building, [South Kensington, London], 1862. Our Illustration represents a section of the busy scenes within the building of the International

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: The International Exhibition: view from the orchestra on the opening day - from a photo... 1862

The International Exhibition: view from the orchestra on the opening day - from a photo... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: view from the orchestra on the opening day - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: The builders of the International Exhibition Building: Mr. Charles Lucas, Mr. Kelk... 1862

The builders of the International Exhibition Building: Mr. Charles Lucas, Mr. Kelk... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The builders of the International Exhibition Building: Mr. Charles Lucas, Mr. Kelk, Mr. Thomas Lucas, 1862. Lucas Brothers undertook the construction for the International Exhibition of 1862

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: Mr. J. G. Crace, Superintendent of the decoration at the International Exhibition Building, 1862

Mr. J. G. Crace, Superintendent of the decoration at the International Exhibition Building, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Mr. J. G. Crace, Superintendent of the decoration at the International Exhibition Building, 1862. Engraving from a photograph by J. and C. Watkins, of...Mr

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: The International Exhibition: the Albert Commemoration Tazza, designed for the London... 1862

The International Exhibition: the Albert Commemoration Tazza, designed for the London... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: the Albert Commemoration Tazza, designed for the London Art-Union by J. Leighton, F.S.A. 1862

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: Arrival of goods at the International Exhibition Building: a scene in Cromwell-Road, 1862

Arrival of goods at the International Exhibition Building: a scene in Cromwell-Road, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Arrival of goods at the International Exhibition Building: a scene in Cromwell-Road, [South Kensington, London], 1862....a pictorial representation of...the Cromwell-road front of the exhibition

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: Opening of the International Exhibition: Earl Granville presenting the address to the Duke... 1862

Opening of the International Exhibition: Earl Granville presenting the address to the Duke... 1862
Opening of the International Exhibition: Earl Granville presenting the address to the Duke of Cambridge - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: The proposed road through Hyde Park to the International Exhibition, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The proposed road through Hyde Park to the International Exhibition, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The proposed road through Hyde Park to the International Exhibition, [London], 1862. The vexed question of the approaches to the Exhibition building still seems to be far from a satisfactory

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: The Commissioners of the International Exhibition of 1862. Creator: M Jackson

The Commissioners of the International Exhibition of 1862. Creator: M Jackson
The Commissioners of the International Exhibition of 1862. Top row: the Duke of Buckingham, Mr. Thomas Baring; centre: Earl Granville; bottom row: Sir Charles Wentworth Dilke and Mr

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: Progress of the International Exhibition building: the forge, 1862. Creator: Unknown

Progress of the International Exhibition building: the forge, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Progress of the International Exhibition building: the forge, [London], 1862. View of...a portion of the works going on at the building for the Great Exhibition which is well calculated to give an

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: Progress of the International Exhibition building: finial of the Eastern Dome, 1862

Progress of the International Exhibition building: finial of the Eastern Dome, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Progress of the International Exhibition building: finial of the Eastern Dome, [South Kensington, London], 1862. A ceremony something in the nature of a coronation has taken place...by the erection

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: Paris Exposition Universelle, 1900

Paris Exposition Universelle, 1900
3784954 Paris Exposition Universelle, 1900; (add.info.: Paris Exposition Universelle, 1900. With view of Pont Alexandre III and river Seine.); Lebrecht History

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: The World's Fair of Paris in 1878 (litho)

The World's Fair of Paris in 1878 (litho)
UIG5420709 The World's Fair of Paris in 1878 (litho) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: It was held in the Champ de Mars, Paris, from French Pictures by Rev. Samuel G)

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: New York, Queens, Flushing Meadow Park

New York, Queens, Flushing Meadow Park
2005-201728-01

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: New York, Queens, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park

New York, Queens, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
2005-201722-01

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: Construction of the Eiffel Tower, 1888 (albumen silver print)

Construction of the Eiffel Tower, 1888 (albumen silver print)
6118806 Construction of the Eiffel Tower, 1888 (albumen silver print) by Durandelle, Louis-Emile (1839-1917); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: Exposition Universelle de 1878 certificates of awards: Saynor, Cook and Ridal, Sheffield, Yorkshire

Exposition Universelle de 1878 certificates of awards: Saynor, Cook and Ridal, Sheffield, Yorkshire
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: y13735

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: Detail of the Eiffel Tower, Paris, France

Detail of the Eiffel Tower, Paris, France

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: The International Exhibition: Messrs. Hobbs and Co.'s lock-indicator, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The International Exhibition: Messrs. Hobbs and Co.'s lock-indicator, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Messrs. Hobbs and Co.'s lock-indicator, 1862. One of Hobbs's locks illustrates a new principle of security specially adapted for iron safes and prison cells

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: The International Exhibition: Chubbs safe, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The International Exhibition: Chubbs safe, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Chubbs safe, 1862....a large door-lock...an elegant specimen of modem metal-work...we have preferred engraving the interior, in order to display its working parts

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: The International Exhibition: Chubbs safe-lock and key, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The International Exhibition: Chubbs safe-lock and key, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Chubbs safe-lock and key, 1862....a very massive fire-proof wrought-iron safe for bankers use, upwards of seven feet in height; its sides six inches thick

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: The International Exhibition: ventilating globe lights by Messrs. Rickett and Hammond, 1862

The International Exhibition: ventilating globe lights by Messrs. Rickett and Hammond, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: ventilating globe lights by Messrs. Rickett and Hammond, 1862. Its application is twofold - first, as an ordinary pendant for illumination simply...producing a powerful

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: New York City, Queens, Flushing Meadows Park

New York City, Queens, Flushing Meadows Park

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA at the Sunsphere

Knoxville, Tennessee, USA at the Sunsphere

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: When Attending the Worlds Fair, Visit Beautiful Sea Cliff

When Attending the Worlds Fair, Visit Beautiful Sea Cliff
Vintage Travel Poster

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3671479

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: The Eiffel Tower and the Celestial Globe seen from the River Seine, Exposition Universelle 1900

The Eiffel Tower and the Celestial Globe seen from the River Seine, Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (print)
3098961 The Eiffel Tower and the Celestial Globe seen from the River Seine, Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (print) by French School

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: The Chinaman at peace (litho)

The Chinaman at peace (litho)
3627068 The Chinaman at peace (litho) by Sabattier, Louis Remy (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinaman at peace)

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: Trouble between Indochinese workers at the Exposition Universelle of 1900, Paris (colour litho)

Trouble between Indochinese workers at the Exposition Universelle of 1900, Paris (colour litho)
2807754 Trouble between Indochinese workers at the Exposition Universelle of 1900, Paris (colour litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: Sketch in the Midway Plaisance, 1893. Creator: Philip William May

Sketch in the Midway Plaisance, 1893. Creator: Philip William May
Sketch in the Midway Plaisance, 1893

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: Chicago Pitcher, England, 1893. Creator: W. T. Copeland & Sons

Chicago Pitcher, England, 1893. Creator: W. T. Copeland & Sons
Chicago Pitcher, England, 1893

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: Worlds Columbian Exposition Commemorative Medal, 1892 / 93

Worlds Columbian Exposition Commemorative Medal, 1892 / 93
Worlds Columbian Exposition Commemorative Medal, 1892/93

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: Worlds Columbian Exposition Commemorative Presentation Medal, 1892 / 94

Worlds Columbian Exposition Commemorative Presentation Medal, 1892 / 94
Worlds Columbian Exposition Commemorative Presentation Medal, 1892/94

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: Worlds Colombian Exposition 60th Street Entrance, Chicago, Illinois, Plan and Elevation

Worlds Colombian Exposition 60th Street Entrance, Chicago, Illinois, Plan and Elevation, 1893

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: Worlds Colombian Exposition 64th Street Entrance, Chicago, Illinois, Plan and Elevation

Worlds Colombian Exposition 64th Street Entrance, Chicago, Illinois, Plan and Elevation, 1892

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: Worlds Colombian Exposition Chocolate-Menier Pavilion, Chicago, Plan, Elevation

Worlds Colombian Exposition Chocolate-Menier Pavilion, Chicago, Plan, Elevation
Worlds Colombian Exposition Chocolate-Menier Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, Plan, Elevation, and Section, 1893

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: Worlds Columbian Exposition Fine Arts Museum, Chicago, Illinois, Perspective, c

Worlds Columbian Exposition Fine Arts Museum, Chicago, Illinois, Perspective, c. 1890-1891

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: Chocolate-Menier Pavilion, Worlds Colombian Exposition, Chicago, Illinois

Chocolate-Menier Pavilion, Worlds Colombian Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, Section Sketch, 1893

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: Chocolate-Menier Pavilion, Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Illinois

Chocolate-Menier Pavilion, Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, Perspective View, 1893

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: Germans Day, California Midwinter Exposition, 1850s-1910s. Creator: Kilburn Brothers

Germans Day, California Midwinter Exposition, 1850s-1910s. Creator: Kilburn Brothers
Germans Day, California Midwinter Exposition, 1850s-1910s. [California Midwinter International Exposition, 1894?]

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: Glass Bell, c. 1936. Creator: Samuel O. Klein

Glass Bell, c. 1936. Creator: Samuel O. Klein
Glass Bell, c. 1936

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: The Illumination, Chicago Day, Worlds Columbian Exposition, 1893. Creator: BW Kilburn

The Illumination, Chicago Day, Worlds Columbian Exposition, 1893. Creator: BW Kilburn
The Illumination, Chicago Day, Worlds Columbian Exposition, 1893. [Electricity provided by Westinghouse, used to decorate buildings with incandescent lights, illuminate fountains

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, New York, 1901, 1901. Creator

Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, New York, 1901, 1901. Creator
Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, New York, 1901, 1901. Group portrait of Treasury Department officials

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: Exposition Universelle 1900, 1901 (woodcut)

Exposition Universelle 1900, 1901 (woodcut)
715081 Exposition Universelle 1900, 1901 (woodcut) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 23.5x29.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, out of copyright

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: View of the Main Building in the Spanish Section of the Centennial Exposition

View of the Main Building in the Spanish Section of the Centennial Exposition
3696858 View of the Main Building in the Spanish Section of the Centennial Exposition, 1876 (albumen print) by Centennial Photographic Co

Background imageWorlds Fair Collection: Interior of the Spanish Government Building, in the Spanish Section of the Centennial

Interior of the Spanish Government Building, in the Spanish Section of the Centennial
3696857 Interior of the Spanish Government Building, in the Spanish Section of the Centennial Exposition, 1876 (albumen print) by Centennial Photographic Co



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Step into a world of wonder and innovation at the World's Fair. From the breathtaking fireworks lighting up the sky in April 1900 at the Paris World's Fair to the charming Swedish School House showcased at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, history comes alive within these captivating exhibitions. Travel across continents and witness iconic landmarks like the Atomium, symbolizing Brussels from the 1958 World's Fair, or marvel at New York's majestic Globe nestled in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. Don't forget to explore Sea Cliff, a hidden gem waiting to be discovered when attending this grand event. Immerse yourself in architectural wonders as you gaze upon construction shots of Gustave Eiffel's masterpiece - The Eiffel Tower. Its intricate details leave spectators awestruck even today. And let us not forget about Sheffield, Yorkshire, whose craftsmanship earned them prestigious certificates of awards at the Exposition Universelle de 1878. As you stroll along picturesque riverbanks, catch a glimpse of The Eiffel Tower and Celestial Globe harmoniously coexisting during Exposition Universelle 1900 in Paris. This print captures their ethereal beauty against a backdrop that will transport you back in time. Amongst all these spectacles lies "The Chinaman at peace, " an enchanting lithograph that encapsulates tranquility amidst bustling fairgrounds. Join us on this extraordinary journey through time and culture as we celebrate human achievements and embrace our shared global heritage at the World's Fair.