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Correspondence relating to the planning and organisation of the Great Exhibition

Sir Lyon Playfair, 1st Baron Playfair of St Andrews (1818-98)

12 Sep 1851. Dr. Lyon Playfair to Colonel Phipps 12 Sep 1851

Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RC/H/1/8/44

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Letter supporting Henry Cole's proposal to allow exhibitors admission to the exhibition after its closure to the public. Concern is expressed that the finale may otherwise be unpopular because of the awarding of medals and breakages.
  • Creator(s)

    Sir Lyon Playfair, 1st Baron Playfair of St Andrews (1818-98) (writer)

    Sir Charles Beaumont Phipps (1801-66) (addressee)

  • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

  • Object type(s)
      • printed & manuscript material
        • documents
          • correspondence
    Language(s)
    English