The opening of the great hive of the world, May 1, 1851, or, The Industrial Exhibition of All Nations [graphic]

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Title: The opening of the great hive of the world, May 1, 1851, or, The Industrial Exhibition of All Nations [graphic]
Alternative Title: Industrial Exhibition of All Nations
Creator: Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, printmaker
Contributor: Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, artist.
Bogue, David, 1807 or 1808-1856, publisher.
Published / Created: 1851.
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pubd. by D. Bogue, 86 Fleet St.
Abstract: "A view of the Crystal Palace, crowds of people cheering and waving their hats, guards lining the road and cavalry riding to the right, Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and their children walking towards the entrance guarded by beefeaters, trees to the left and the right, the whole surrounded by laurel leaves, a banner lettered with "The Opening of the Great Hive of the World May 1 1851 or the Industrial Exhibition of All Nations".--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title from text within banner in top portion of image.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Plate from: Mayhew. H. 1851, or, The adventures of Mr and Mrs Sandboys and family. London : David Bogue, [1851].
Provenance: Leverhulme-Auchincloss, vol. xxv, p. 132.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 21.1 x 43 cm
Language: English

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