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After Philip Henry Delamotte (1821-89)

'Crystal Palace, Hyde Park, in progress of demolition.' 1892 copy after an 1852 original

Carbon print | 15.3 x 19.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2905916

'Crystal Palace, Hyde Park, in progress of demolition. '

After Philip Henry Delamotte (1821-89)

'Crystal Palace, Hyde Park, in progress of demolition. ' 1892 copy after an 1852 original

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Description

Photograph of the framework of the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, which hosted the 1851 Great Exhibition, in the process of being demolished. Large upright supports are located in the centre of the photograph. There are trees in the distant background.

Provenance

Collected and arranged by Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

After
Search the collection Philip Henry Delamotte (1821-89)
(photographer)

Search the collection Gustav William Henry Mullins (1854-1921)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Carbon print

carbon print

Measurements

15.3 x 19.7 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Great Britain
England
Greater London [England]
London [Greater London]
City of Westminster
Hyde Park [London]
The Crystal Palace [Hyde Park]

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