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Prince Albert's Papers

Correspondence relating to the planning and organisation of the Great Exhibition

    PRINCE ALBERT, PRINCE CONSORT (1819-61)

    7 Jul 1856. 'The Times' printed letter from Prince Albert to Lord Ellesmere regarding the Exhibition of Art Treasures

    7 Jul 1856

    Loose printed paper; mounted | 1 document (1 page) (whole object) | RC/H/1/13/26

    Letters from Thomas Fairburn, Chairman of the Executive Committee [for the Exhibition of Art Treasures] and Prince Albert, printed in 'The Times', regarding Prince Albert's advice relating to the exhibition to be held in Manchester.

    • Creator(s)

      Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61) (writer)

      Thomas Fairbairn (writer)

    • 1 document (1 page) (whole object)

    • Place of Production
      Buckingham Palace
    • Object type(s)
        • printed & manuscript material
          • documents
            • correspondence
      Language(s)
      English
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