International Exhibition ground plan—South Kensington—World's Fair—ILN 1862 map
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'Complete Ground Plan of the International Exhibition—Royal Horticultural Society's Gardens'
A detailed double page engraved ground plan of the 1862 International Exhibition, published in The Illustrated London News. The plan shows the full layout of the exhibition buildings within the Royal Horticultural Society’s Gardens at South Kensington, with national sections, product types and "retiring rooms" clearly labelled. Such plans were both practical guides for visitors and enduring records of one of Britain’s most important Victorian exhibitions. The clarity and density of information make this an especially engaging example of mid-19th-century exhibition cartography. Plans of this type are increasingly sought after for their combination of historical significance and graphic interest. The site is now occupied by the Natural History Museum. The Exhibition was a world's fair held from May to November 1862; it attracted 6 million visitors.
Size 41 x 56 cm | 16.0 x 22.0 inches
Date Published: September 13th 1862
Type: Large antique newsprint ground plan
Author: Illustrated London News
Publication: Illustrated London News
Condition: Good |
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