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Exhibition of Industrial Arts and Manufacturers

Exhibition of Industrial Arts and Manufacturers

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The Exhibition of Industrial Arts and Manufacturers was held in 1849 in Birmingham[1] between 3 September until 15 December 1849.[2] It was held in a temporary two storey building in the grounds of the former Bingley House.[2]

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Visitors

There were 100 000 visitors, including Charles Darwin and Robert Stephenson.[2] Prince Albert, who was already planning an 1851 exhibition with Henry Cole, visited on 1 November,[2] and got the model for the Great Exhibition in 1851.[3]

Displays

There were 131 displays in the main hall.[2] There was a 2 tier, 20 feet high candelabrum from Osler.[2][4] Hardman & Co., in collaboration with Augustus Pugin displayed church furniture and stained glass.[2] Chance Brothers showed three large painted windows, intended eventually for the church at Warstone Lane Cemetery.[2] Cadbury Brothers showed cocoa, chicory, homeopathic cocoa, chocolate including vanilla eating chocolate.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    "Industrial Exhibitions". Retrieved 13 May 2021.
  2. [2]
    Prinsen, Jo, PRECURSOR OF THE GREAT EXHIBITION BIRMINGHAM'S EXPOSITION IN 1849
  3. [3]
    "History West Midlands | Precursor to The Great Exhibition". Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  4. [4]
    "Wilkinson - Osler & Faraday". Retrieved 13 May 2021.
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