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View of the nave and transept of the great exhibition building, Hyde Park

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Image of the interior of the Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park, London, England, including a view of the nave and transept from eye-level on the ground floor; people mill about the area and browse wares at the various exhibition areas, including booths labeled "India," "Pottery," and "Persia" on two levels; fountains, sculptures, and paintings are visible throughout the gallery.
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Date
20 August 1851
Call number
priHHC_FAIR_0000015
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