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Medal - Victoria Great Exhibition
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1851 |
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| Period | 19th century |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A detailed relief view of the Crystal Palace building in Hyde Park occupies the upper half of the reverse, with flags flying from the roof and trees flanking the structure. The upper field bears a curved multi-line legend, while the lower half contains an inscription panel listing the building's dimensions and key contributors, separated from the view by a horizontal line. |
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| Reverse lettering | THE CRYSTAL PALACE FOR THE GREAT EXHIBITION OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS IN HYDE PARK LONDON OPENED BY H.M.G. MAJESTY VICTORIA MAY 1ST 1851. PROPOSED BY H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT. DESIGNED BY JOSEPH PAXTON ESQ. F.L.S. ERECTED BY FOX, HENDERSON, & CO DIMENSIONS LENGTH 1848 FEET, WIDTH 456 FEET, HEIGHT OF PRINCIPAL ROOF 66 FEET, HEIGHT OF TRANSEPT 108 FEET GLAZED SURFACE 900 000 FEET OCCUPIES 18 ACRES OF GROUND. |
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