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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | The private history of the palace of glass |
| Date | 18 Jan 1851 |
| Document Type | Periodical |
| Description | Article from Charles Dickens's 'Household Words', no. 43, Jan 18th 1851, which explores the origins of Joseph Paxton's Crystal Palace design and the complexities of its construction. |
| Fair | 1851 Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, London |
| Keywords | fair site, history, horticulture, architecture, fair management, fair organization, finance, construction, statistics |
| Attractions | Crystal Palace (London) |
| Archive | The Victoria and Albert Museum |
| Collection | Great Exhibition Collection |
| Archive Reference | EX.1851.276 |
| Copyright | The Victoria and Albert Museum |