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The Building in Hyde Park, for the Great Exhibition of 1851 - Glazing the Roof, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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The Building in Hyde Park, for the Great Exhibition of 1851 - Glazing the Roof, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Building in Hyde Park, for the Great Exhibition of 1851 - Glazing the Roof, 1850....three bays, each eight feet wide, and co-extensive with one 24-feet trussed girder, are clearly shewn. Seven workmen are seen...; a labourer ascending a ladder, with a supply of putty;...another man is carrying up part of a plank;...a third is descending for materials; the other men are fitting and puttying in the glass. In the three bays shewn, there are three ridge-pieces and four gutters, which latter also answer the purpose of plates, on to which the lower ends of the sash-bars are notched and nailed after the fashion of common rafters in an ordinary roof, the upper ends of the sash-bars being nailed to the longitudinal ridge-pieces. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This photograph print, entitled 'The Building in Hyde Park, for the Great Exhibition of 1851 - Glazing the Roof, 1850,' offers a fascinating glimpse into the construction process of one of the most iconic structures of the Victorian era. The image, created by an unknown artist, depicts three bays of the Crystal Palace under construction, each eight feet wide and co-extensive with one 24-feet trussed girder. In these bays, seven workmen are busy at work, glazing the roof of the Palace. A labourer can be seen ascending a ladder, carrying a supply of putty, while another man is carrying up part of a plank. A third man is descending for materials. The other men are fitting and puttying in the glass. In the three bays shown, there are three ridge-pieces and four gutters, which also serve as plates, to which the lower ends of the sash-bars are notched and nailed. The Crystal Palace, designed by Sir Joseph Paxton, was a groundbreaking structure for its time, showcasing advanced technology and innovative design. The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, held in Hyde Park, London, England, United Kingdom, from May to October 1851, attracted millions of visitors and showcased the best of industrial and technological achievements from around the world. This photograph print, published in the Illustrated London News in 1850, provides a unique insight into the construction process of this iconic building, offering a glimpse into the hard work and dedication of the men who built it. The image captures the essence of the Victorian era, a time of innovation, progress, and industrialization.
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