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Prince Albert's Papers

Correspondence relating to the planning and organisation of the Great Exhibition

11 Mar 1862. Order by The House of Commons concerning the British Museum

11 Mar 1862

Loose printed paper | 1 document (30 pages) (whole object) | RC/H/1/18/19a

Copy of the correspondence between the Treasury and the British Museum on the subject of providing additional accommodation for their collections. Includes plans of the British Museum.
  • 1 document (30 pages) (whole object)

  • Language(s)
    English