Lithograph, "Burning of the New York Crystal Palace," October 5, 1858
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The Crystal Palace opened in New York City in 1853. The building, which covered an entire city block, housed exhibits for the Exposition of the Industry of All Nations world's fair. The building was destroyed in a massive fire on October 5, 1858. Miraculously, none of the 2,000 spectators in the Crystal Palace at the time were killed.
The Crystal Palace opened in New York City in 1853. The building, which covered an entire city block, housed exhibits for the Exposition of the Industry of All Nations world's fair. The building was destroyed in a massive fire on October 5, 1858. Miraculously, none of the 2,000 spectators in the Crystal Palace at the time were killed.
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Subject Date
05 October 1858
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Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.0.332.163
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 10.25 in
Width: 14.75 in