1851 Great Exhibition

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Exhibition
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Joseph_Paxton
gptkbp:attendance International participants
6 million visitors
gptkbp:built gptkb:Crystal_Palace
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol_of_the_Industrial_Revolution
gptkbp:date 1851
gptkbp:duration May 1 to November 15, 1851
gptkbp:exhibits gptkb:Universal_Exposition
Over 14,000
990,000 square feet
gptkbp:financialPerformance Profitable
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1851 Great Exhibition
gptkbp:impact Promoted_British_industry
gptkbp:influence Future world's fairs
gptkbp:inspiration The Exposition Universelle
The_Great_Exhibition_of_1855
gptkbp:is_featured_in Ceramics
Clothing
Furniture
Paintings
Photography
Scientific instruments
Sculpture
Textiles
Jewelry
Musical instruments
Glassware
Cultural artifacts
Household goods
Technological innovations
Cultural displays
Steam engines
Scientific models
Architectural designs
Mineral specimens
Transportation innovations
Art and design exhibits
Exhibits from artisans
Exhibits from artists
Exhibits from colonies
Exhibits from foreign nations
Exhibits from industry leaders
Exhibits from inventors
Exhibits from manufacturers
Exhibits from scientists
Innovative machinery
Agricultural_products
Exotic_goods
Metallurgy_products
gptkbp:legacy Cultural exchange
gptkbp:location gptkb:Crystal_Palace,_London
gptkbp:notable_event Public park
The Koh-i-Noor diamond
gptkbp:notableGuestStars gptkb:Charles_Darwin
gptkb:Queen_Victoria
gptkb:Thomas_Edison
gptkb:Michael_Faraday
gptkb:George_Stephenson
gptkbp:organizer gptkb:Prince_Albert
gptkbp:purpose Showcase industrial achievements
gptkbp:sacraments May 1, 1851
November 15, 1851
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:British_government
gptkbp:theme Industry and technology