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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

AFTER PHILIP HENRY DELAMOTTE (1821-89)

'Crystal Palace, Hyde Park, in progress of demolition.'

1892 copy after an 1852 original

Carbon print | 15.3 x 19.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2905916

Photograph of the framework of the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, which hosted the 1851 Great Exhibition, in the process of being demolished. Large upright supports are located in the centre of the photograph. There are trees in the distant background.
  • Creator(s)

    After Philip Henry Delamotte (1821-89) (photographer)

    Gustav William Henry Mullins (1854-1921) (photographer)

  • 15.3 x 19.7 cm (image)

  • Collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Greater London [England]
              • London [Greater London]
                • City of Westminster [London]
                  • Hyde Park [London]
                    • The Crystal Palace [Hyde Park]
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs