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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | Minutes of the proceedings of Her Majesty's Commissioners for the Exhibition of 1851: 11th January 1850 to 24th April 1852 |
| Author | Great Britain Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 |
| Date | 1852 |
| Place of Publication | London, United Kingdom |
| Document Type | Printed Book; Minutes |
| Description | Henry Cole's copy of the minutes of all meetings of the Royal Commission that oversaw the Great Exhibition, from the very first meeting in 1850. Some minutes include additional reports, notes and correspondence relating to the business and discussions of the meetings. Lots of detail about decisions regarding the exhibition building, exhibit space, the nature of exhibits, participation, and finance. |
| Fair | 1851 Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, London |
| Language | English; French |
| Keywords | fair administration, fair management, fair organization, fair site, finance, royalty, exhibit classifications, competition, awards, personnel, employment, publications, safety, construction, regulations, admission, pricing, international relations, opening ceremonies, statistics, closing ceremonies |
| Attractions | Crystal Palace (London) |
| Additional Notes | Printed by William Clowes and Sons. |
| Archive | The Victoria and Albert Museum |
| Collection | Great Exhibition Collection |
| Archive Reference | EX.1851.1 |
| Copyright | The Victoria and Albert Museum |