Historical Objects / Medals

Collection of Tyler Yates

London International Exhibition of 1851

Engraver:
T. Ottley
Year:
1851
Country:
England
Diameter:
54 mm
Obverse:
Bust of Prince Albert facing right.
HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE ALBERT.
Reverse:
A view of the exhibition building.
THE BUILDING FOR THE GREAT EXHIBITION IN LONDON 1851
PROPOSED BY H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT. DESIGNED BY JOSEPH PAXTON ESQ. F.L.S. ERECTED BY FOX, HENDERSON, & CO. LENGTH 1848 FEET, WIDTH 456 FEET, HEIGHT OF PRINCIPAL ROOF 66 FEET, HEIGHT OF TRANSEPT 108 FEET, GLAZED SURFACE 900,000 FEET, OCCUPIES 18 ACRES OF GROUND
References:
BHM 2452

The exhibition occurred in London in 1851.