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The Great Exhibition of 1851: the British Nave dated 1851 by Joseph Nash

Great Exhibition of 1851

Prince Albert took a leading role in the organisation of the Exhibition

ROYAL COMMISSION FOR THE EXHIBITION OF THE WORKS OF INDUSTRY FOR ALL NATIONS, 1851

[Jul 1850] Information for the Use of Foreign Exhibitors

1 Jul 185031 Jul 1850

RC/H/1/4/99

This printed announcement by the Royal Commission, from July 1850, provides detailed information for foreign exhibitors taking part in the Exhibition.