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Great Exhibition - main entrance 1851
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Great Exhibition - main entrance 1851
Main southern entrance to the transept of the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, held at Hyde Park, London. Date: 1851
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This stunning photograph captures the main southern entrance to the transept of the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, held in Hyde Park, London, in 1851. The Great Exhibition, also known as the Crystal Palace Exhibition, was a landmark event of the 19th century that showcased the latest advancements in industry and design from around the world. The image reveals the grandeur and scale of the temporary glass structure, with its intricate and elegant design that epitomized the Victorian era's fascination with industrial progress and innovation. The crystal palace, as it came to be known, was a temporary glass and cast-iron building that housed over 100,000 exhibits from 14,000 exhibitors representing 25 countries. The main southern entrance is adorned with ornate decorative elements, including intricate ironwork, colorful glass panels, and elaborate stone carvings. The entranceway leads to the vast interior of the exhibition hall, where crowds of people would have gathered to marvel at the latest technological innovations, industrial wonders, and artistic creations from around the world. The photograph also provides a glimpse into the bustling atmosphere of the exhibition, with people milling about outside the entrance, eager to explore the wonders within. The image captures the excitement and sense of wonder that surrounded the Great Exhibition, which became a symbol of the global interconnectedness and shared curiosity that characterized the Victorian era.
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