the Great Exhibition

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:exhibition
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Joseph_Paxton
gptkbp:attendance over 6 million visitors
gptkbp:attendees 6 million
gptkbp:closing_ceremony November 15, 1851
gptkbp:closure_type success and popularity
gptkbp:collectibility various memorabilia produced
gptkbp:consequences profitable
gptkbp:construction_material cast iron and glass
gptkbp:cultural_exchange promoted international cooperation
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced art and design movements
gptkbp:cultural_representation showcased British Empire's achievements
gptkbp:cultural_significance celebration of the Industrial Revolution
gptkbp:date 1851
gptkbp:design_influence influenced Victorian architecture
gptkbp:duration 5 months
gptkbp:economic_impact stimulated economic growth in London
gptkbp:educational_value inspired educational reforms
gptkbp:exhibition published
Crystal Palace used for other events
innovative and groundbreaking
organized by country and industry
gptkbp:exhibition_duration May to November 1851
gptkbp:exhibition_history Crystal Palace became a symbol of progress
gptkbp:exhibition_theme Industry, Science, and Art
gptkbp:exhibition_venue about 990,000 square feet
gptkbp:exhibitor over 14,000
gptkbp:famous_event celebrated art and culture from various nations
gptkbp:historical_context context of the Victorian era
gptkbp:historical_significance first international exhibition of manufactured products
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Great Exhibition
gptkbp:influence future world's fairs
gptkbp:inspired the establishment of museums and galleries.
subsequent exhibitions in Paris, Chicago, and others
gptkbp:invention the telephone demonstrated
gptkbp:legacy inspired the design of future exhibition spaces
gptkbp:location gptkb:Crystal_Palace,_London
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive coverage in newspapers
gptkbp:notable_artifact gptkb:the_Great_Exhibition_medal
gptkbp:notable_artist The Crystal Palace by various artists
gptkbp:notable_exhibitions The Koh-i-Noor diamond
gptkbp:notable_feature the Great Hall
the fountains
the gardens surrounding the Palace
gptkbp:notable_technology steam engines displayed
gptkbp:notable_visitor gptkb:Charles_Darwin
gptkb:Queen_Victoria
gptkb:Charles_Dickens
gptkb:George_Eliot
gptkbp:opening_ceremony May 1, 1851
gptkbp:organizer gptkb:Prince_Albert
gptkbp:participating_nations countries from around the world participated
gptkbp:public_reaction overwhelmingly positive
gptkbp:purpose showcase industry and culture
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:British_government
gptkbp:tourism_impact boosted tourism in London
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Queen_Victoria
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4