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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This
IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced
typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have
occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor
pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original
artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe
this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections,
have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing
commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We
appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the
preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This
IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced
typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have
occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor
pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original
artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe
this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections,
have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing
commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We
appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the
preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
In May 1851, the doors opened on the Great Exhibition, a
celebration of British industry and international trade that
spawned numerous imitations across the globe. The scale of the
exhibition was immense and publishers responded quickly to the
demand for catalogues, guidebooks and souvenir volumes. In a
marketplace swamped with exhibition literature, Tallis'
three-volume History and Description of the Crystal Palace,
originally published in 1852 and reproduced here in the 1854
edition, quickly established itself as the definitive history for
middle-class readers. Illustrated with high-quality steel-engraved
plates of the most popular and eye-catching exhibits, Tallis' book
provides a fascinating contemporary account of this cultural and
commercial highlight of the Victorian age, and reveals the mind-set
of a society at the peak of its imperial power. Volume 1 describes
the preparations for the exhibition and focuses particularly on the
'foreign and colonial' departments and the decorative arts.
In May 1851, the doors opened on the Great Exhibition, a
celebration of British industry and international trade that
spawned numerous imitations across the globe. The scale of the
exhibition was immense and publishers responded quickly to the
demand for catalogues, guidebooks and souvenir volumes. In a
marketplace swamped with exhibition literature, Tallis'
three-volume History and Description of the Crystal Palace,
originally published in 1852 and reproduced here in the 1854
edition, quickly established itself as the definitive history for
middle-class readers. Illustrated with high-quality steel-engraved
plates of the most popular and eye-catching exhibits, Tallis' book
provides a fascinating contemporary account of this cultural and
commercial highlight of the Victorian age, and reveals the mind-set
of a society at the peak of its imperial power. Volume 2 describes
exhibits including toys, fabrics and printing for the blind, and
assesses the influence of the Great Exhibition on art and science.
In May 1851, the doors opened on the Great Exhibition, a
celebration of British industry and international trade that
spawned numerous imitations across the globe. The scale of the
exhibition was immense and publishers responded quickly to the
demand for catalogues, guidebooks and souvenir volumes. In a
marketplace swamped with exhibition literature, Tallis'
three-volume History and Description of the Crystal Palace,
originally published in 1852 and reproduced here in the 1854
edition, quickly established itself as the definitive history for
middle-class readers. Illustrated with high-quality steel-engraved
plates of the most popular and eye-catching exhibits, Tallis' book
provides a fascinating contemporary account of this cultural and
commercial highlight of the Victorian age, and reveals the mind-set
of a society at the peak of its imperial power. Volume 3 describes
displays of machinery and the 'Ladies' Department', the close of
the exhibition, and the Palace's new site in Sydenham.
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