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Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851
Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, 1851: Reports by the Juries on the Subjects in the Thirty Classes into which the Exhibition was Divided, Vol. III 1852
Photographically illustrated book | 36.5 x 28.5 x 8.8 cm (book measurement (inventory)) | RCIN 2800002
Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851
Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, 1851: Reports by the Juries on the Subjects in the Thirty Classes into which the Exhibition was Divided, Vol. III 1852
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Red leather bound volume, with gilt tooling and blue silk endpapers. Title on upper cover, 'Exhibition MDCCCLI Reports by the Juries' and V&A monogram. Spine with 4 raised bands and gilt tooling with title on spine, 'Exhibition MDCCCLI Jury Reports Vol. III'.
It contains forty-four photographic plates (RCINs 2800053-2800097) and it is one of four volumes illustrated with original calotypes (salted paper prints), made by Claude-Marie Ferrier and Hugh Owen between September and November 1851.
It contains forty-four photographic plates (RCINs 2800053-2800097) and it is one of four volumes illustrated with original calotypes (salted paper prints), made by Claude-Marie Ferrier and Hugh Owen between September and November 1851.
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Creator(s)
Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 (corporate author)
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36.5 x 28.5 x 8.8 cm (book measurement (inventory))
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Presented to Queen Victoria
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Object type(s)
- printed & manuscript material
- books
- book: full leather bound
- book: full leather bound in morocco
- book: full leather bound in red morocco
- book: full leather bound in morocco
- book: all edges gilt
- book: binding
- book: binding with gold tooling
- book: binding with blind tooling
- book: doublures
- book: silk doublures
- book: full leather bound
- books
- printed & manuscript material
Claude-Marie Ferrier (1811-89)
The Eastern Nave of the Crystal Palace
Hugh Owen (1808-97)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Embroidered Saddle from India
Hugh Owen (1808-97)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Embroidered Saddle-cloth from Turkey
Hugh Owen (1808-97)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Embroidered Saddle from Tunis
Hugh Owen (1808-97)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Embroidered Saddle from India
Hugh Owen (1808-97)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Chain Armour and Swords from India
Hugh Owen (1808-97)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Large Anchor by Brown, Lennox and Co
Claude-Marie Ferrier (1811-89)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Brass Lectern by Hardman and Co.
Claude-Marie Ferrier (1811-89)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Fire Grates by Hoole, Hobson and Hoole
Claude-Marie Ferrier (1811-89)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Cast-iron fountain by André
Claude-Marie Ferrier (1811-89)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Design for Fountain by André
Claude-Marie Ferrier (1811-89)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Castings of animals by Aubanel
Claude-Marie Ferrier (1811-89)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Cast-iron Gates by Coalbrook Dale Company
Claude-Marie Ferrier (1811-89)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Clocks, Chandeliers and Bronzes by Matifat
Claude-Marie Ferrier (1811-89)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Colossal Bronze Lion by Miller
Claude-Marie Ferrier (1811-89)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Metal work, lamps and other items by Winfield
Claude-Marie Ferrier (1811-89)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Shield presented to the Prince of Wales by the King of Prussia
Claude-Marie Ferrier (1811-89)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Display of Silver Plate by Garrand and Co.
Claude-Marie Ferrier (1811-89)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Vase in repoussé work by Vechte displayed by Hunt and Roskill
Claude-Marie Ferrier (1811-89)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Group in Silver by Hancock
Claude-Marie Ferrier (1811-89)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Dressing case and other objects by Marrel Brothers
Claude-Marie Ferrier (1811-89)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Horse and Slave by Gueyton
Claude-Marie Ferrier (1811-89)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Silver centre-piece in repoussé work by Froment-Meurice
Claude-Marie Ferrier (1811-89)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Large Centrepiece in Silver by Wagner and Sons
Claude-Marie Ferrier (1811-89)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Gilt Bronzes by Vittoz
Claude-Marie Ferrier (1811-89)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Cast-iron Vases
Claude-Marie Ferrier (1811-89)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Shield in Damascene Steel by Falloise
Claude-Marie Ferrier (1811-89)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Glass Fountain by Osler
Hugh Owen (1808-97)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Chinese Porcelain Vases
Claude-Marie Ferrier (1811-89)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Jars, Hookah and other ceramic items from India
Claude-Marie Ferrier (1811-89)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Porcelain and Parian by Minton
Hugh Owen (1808-97)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Porcelain by Sevres
Hugh Owen (1808-97)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Porcelain Jars, Vases and Casket by Sevres
Claude-Marie Ferrier (1811-89)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Sideboard of Carved Walnut by Fourdinois
Claude-Marie Ferrier (1811-89)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Clockcase Carved in Wood by Lienard
Hugh Owen (1808-97)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Panel from the Alhambra, Spain
Hugh Owen (1808-97)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Folding-doors Veneered with Malachite by Demidoff
Hugh Owen (1808-97)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Column of Cornish Granite by the Cheesewring Company
Hugh Owen (1808-97)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Mediaeval Tomb by Myers
Hugh Owen (1808-97)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Mediaeval Fireplace by Myers
Hugh Owen (1808-97)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Ivory Throne from India
Claude-Marie Ferrier (1811-89)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Boat, Pontoons and other items in Indian Rubber by Goodyear
Claude-Marie Ferrier (1811-89)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Articles in Indian Rubber by Mackintosh
Claude-Marie Ferrier (1811-89)
The Great Exhibition, 1851: Articles in Gutta Percha by the Gutta Percha Company
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