THE GREAT EXHIBITION OF 1851

The Crystal Palace and Various Exhibitions

By: Pedro Medina and Melissa

The Crystal Palace

Joseph PaxtonDesigner of the Crystal Palace

About The Crystal Palace

The massive glass house was 1848 feet long by 454 feet wide.

Went from plans to grand opening in just nine months.

The building was moved and re-erected in an enlarged form at Sydenham in south London.

It was eventually destroyed by fire.

Inside the Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace at Sydenham

This "bigger and better" building was divided into a series of courts depicting the history of art and architecture from ancient Egypt through  the Renaissance, as well as exhibits from industry and the natural world.

Actual Photograph of the Crystal Palace at Sydenham

Exhibitions In The Crystal Palace

The building was used to showcase technological achievements in a grandiose and innovative way.

Over 13,000 exhibitions were displayed and viewed by over 6.2 million visitors to the exhibition.

The Great Exhibition was used to show how the industrial revolution was propelling Britain into the greatest power of the time.

The profits from the event allowed for the foundation of public works such as the Albert Hall, the Science Museum, the National History Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Hiram Power’s The Greek Slave

Was almost certainly the most famous work of sculpture in the second half of the nineteenth century.

Indian Art Objects

Indian Pavilion

Beating from the Chase — Indian Shawls — Kincob Silk — Fine Dacca Muslins: piece of 10 yards, 10 pounds, &c. — Embroidered

Scarfs. Satan tempting Eve — The Jealousy of Medea — Satan Vanquished by the Archangel Michael. Marble Statue of Victory (Bauch, of Berlin); purchased by her Majesty — Indian Arms and

Armour.

Stained Glass Gallery

The Medieval Court

Gothic Style Metal StoveDesigner: Augustus Welby Pugin

Manufacturer: John Hardman & Co.

Heating Stove

Shaped As A Suit Of

Armor

Machinery Section of Exhibition

Agricultural Machinery Section

Steam-Powered Tractor

Folkstone 4-2-0 Locomotive

Dr. George Merryweather

Tempest Prognosticator

It was worked by a dozen leeches!