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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | [A collection of pamphlets discussing the future of the Crystal Palace] |
| Author | Paxton, Jospeh; Fuller, Francis; Haden, F.; Greville; Wallis, George; Sutton, Leslie |
| Date | 1851-1852 |
| Publisher | Bradbury & Evans; John Murray; John Van Voorst; John Ollivier; Pelham Richardson; James Ridgway; Simpkin, Marshall, and Co.; Gilbert |
| Place of Publication | London, United Kingdom |
| Document Type | Pamphlet; Plan; Correspondence |
| Description | A published argument, addressed to the Royal Commission, by Joseph Paxton, the designer of the Crystal Palace, in defence of its preservation. Paxton's argument is that the Crystal Palace could provide a "Winter Park and Garden under glass". Paxton's pamphlet is bound together with multiple others discussing the future of the Crystal Palace, some in favour of preserving it, some against, and a few proposing alternative uses. Includes an alphabetised list of the members of the Preservation of the Crystal Palace General Committee. |
| Visual Content | View thumbnails |
| Fair | 1851 Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, London |
| Keywords | fair site, fair legacy, architecture, design, finance, fair management, fair organization, closing ceremonies, public opinion |
| Attractions | Crystal Palace (London) |
| Archive | The Victoria and Albert Museum |
| Collection | Great Exhibition Collection |
| Archive Reference | EX.1851.160 |
| Copyright | The Victoria and Albert Museum |