Worlds Fair Collection

Fireworks (Scene from the April 1900 Worlds Fair in Paris), 1901 (woodcut)
712319 Fireworks (Scene from the April 1900 Worlds Fair in Paris), 1901 (woodcut) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 121x165 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Swedish School House, Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, 1876 (silver albumen print)
878327 Swedish School House, Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, 1876 (silver albumen print) by American Photographer, (19th century); 20.3x25.4 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Great Naval Review on the Hudson, opening of the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (engraving)
8631654 Great Naval Review on the Hudson, opening of the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (engraving) by Villiers

George R Davis, making an address at the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (engraving)
8631592 George R Davis, making an address at the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George R Davis)

A steamer and Norwegian Viking ship on its way to the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, USA (engraving)
8631576 A steamer and Norwegian Viking ship on its way to the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, USA (engraving) by Peters

The Tolbooth, Old Edinburgh (colour litho)
8677306 The Tolbooth, Old Edinburgh (colour litho) by Scottish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tolbooth, Old Edinburgh)

View of Hydraulic Basin (engraving)
8667473 View of Hydraulic Basin (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Hydraulic Basin)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Universal Exhibition, Palais du Trocadero, 1878 - photo no. 3, collection l.l paris
LUX4817047 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Universal Exhibition, Palais du Trocadero, 1878 - photo no. 3, collection l.l paris; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Universal Exhibition

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): World Exhibition, Le Trocadero, 1878
LUX4702775 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): World Exhibition, Le Trocadero, 1878; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): World Exhibition, Le Trocadero, 1878); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Pan-American Expo, 1901 Pan-American Exposition grounds in Buffalo NY, where President McKinley was assassinated, 1901
NWI4759738 Pan-American Expo, 1901 Pan-American Exposition grounds in Buffalo NY, where President McKinley was assassinated, 1901.; (add.info.: Pan-American Expo)

Grand International Lancers, 1862 (chromolithograph on paper)
8836225 Grand International Lancers, 1862 (chromolithograph on paper) by Packer, Thomas (1824-1896); 37 x 27 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Eskimo man on the Bois de Boulogne, for the World's fair of 1878 (photo)
6202823 Eskimo man on the Bois de Boulogne, for the World's fair of 1878 (photo); (add.info.: ANTROPOLOGY Eskimo man on the Bois de Boulogne)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): World exhibition, the palace of the field of Mars seen from the Trocadero, 1878
LUX4703033 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): World exhibition, the palace of the field of Mars seen from the Trocadero, 1878; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): World exhibition

The Grand Palais, Paris, 1900 (illustration)
2068962 The Grand Palais, Paris, 1900 (illustration); (add.info.: Art. Architecture. Coll. Part. Art. Architecture. Exposition Universelle, 1900, Paris: the Grand Palais)

Interior of the proposed building of the Great International Exhibition, 1862 (engraving)
8677136 Interior of the proposed building of the Great International Exhibition, 1862 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Passengers clinging on to the locomotive at World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (engraving)
8631598 Passengers clinging on to the locomotive at World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cover illustration and advert for the book, Banks' Views of Scottish Scenery (litho)
8677305 Cover illustration and advert for the book, Banks' Views of Scottish Scenery (litho) by Scottish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Interior of Machinery Hall, from Gallery near Krupp's Guns (engraving)
8667237 Interior of Machinery Hall, from Gallery near Krupp's Guns (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of Machinery Hall)

Ice-Yacht (engraving)
8667213 Ice-Yacht (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ice-Yacht. Illustration for The Budget)

Heracles and Atlas, c.1900 (illustration)
8698329 Heracles and Atlas, c.1900 (illustration) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); (add.info.: Religion. Mythology. The labours of Heracles: the golden apples of the Hesperides)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): World Exhibition, Baccarat Crystallerie, 1878
LUX4818076 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): World Exhibition, Baccarat Crystallerie, 1878; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): World Exhibition, Baccarat Crystallerie

The Upper basin, Obelisk, Machinery Hall and MacMonnies Fountain, Chicago 1893, Columbian Exhibition
NWI4759766 The Upper basin, Obelisk, Machinery Hall and MacMonnies Fountain, Chicago 1893, Columbian Exhibition.; (add.info.: The Upper basin, Obelisk, Machinery Hall and MacMonnies Fountain)

Statue of The Republic, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (engraving)
8631595 Statue of The Republic, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Horticultural Hall (engraving)
8667215 Horticultural Hall (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horticultural Hall)

The Champ de Mars during the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1878 (engraving)
3058491 The Champ de Mars during the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1878 (engraving); (add.info.: From The Magazine of Art published 1878); Photo © Hilary Morgan.

President Cleveland at the opening of the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (engraving)
8631650 President Cleveland at the opening of the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

35 feet high column of oranges at World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (engraving)
8631596 35 feet high column of oranges at World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Carriage Propelled by Dogs, from France (engraving)
8667214 Carriage Propelled by Dogs, from France (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carriage Propelled by Dogs, from France)

International Exhibition, Edinburgh, 1886 (colour litho)
8677313 International Exhibition, Edinburgh, 1886 (colour litho) by Scottish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: International Exhibition, Edinburgh, 1886)

The Netherport, Old Edinburgh (colour litho)
8677303 The Netherport, Old Edinburgh (colour litho) by Scottish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Netherport, Old Edinburgh)

The Band Stand, International Exhibition, Edinburgh, 1886 (colour litho)
8677302 The Band Stand, International Exhibition, Edinburgh, 1886 (colour litho) by Scottish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Band Stand, International Exhibition)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Universal Exhibition, photograph of a drawing representing the Palais du Trocadero
LUX4816988 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Universal Exhibition, photograph of a drawing representing the Palais du Trocadero and its fountain, 1878 - photo no

Old Edinburgh Street looking west (colour litho)
8677307 Old Edinburgh Street looking west (colour litho) by Scottish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Edinburgh Street looking west)

The West Bow, Old Edinburgh (colour litho)
8677304 The West Bow, Old Edinburgh (colour litho) by Scottish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The West Bow, Old Edinburgh)

Central Court, International Exhibition, Edinburgh, 1886 (colour litho)
8677350 Central Court, International Exhibition, Edinburgh, 1886 (colour litho) by Scottish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Central Court, International Exhibition, Edinburgh)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): World Exhibition, the pavilion of the Japanese summer house, 1878
LUX4702769 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): World Exhibition, the pavilion of the Japanese summer house, 1878; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): World Exhibition

The Concert Hall, International Exhibition, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1886 (colour litho)
8677299 The Concert Hall, International Exhibition, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1886 (colour litho) by Scottish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Concert Hall)

International Exhibition in Barcelona, 1929 (poster)
IND54619 International Exhibition in Barcelona, 1929 (poster); Private Collection; (add.info.: depicting the Palace of Costume and Textiles); Index Fototeca.

The International Exhibition: Smith's power-loom for weaving tufted pile carpets, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Smith's power-loom for weaving tufted pile carpets, 1862. Loom for Axminster carpet, '...invented by Mr

The International Exhibition: Crosskill's Bell's reaping-machine, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Crosskill's Bell's reaping-machine, 1862. '...Prize Corn-mowing Machine of the trustees of W

The International Exhibition: Swiss jacquard-loom for weaving ribbons..., 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Swiss jacquard-loom for weaving ribbons - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862

The International Exhibition: Messrs. Maudslay's engines of 800-horse power for the Valiant, 1862. Creator: Mallett
The International Exhibition: Messrs. Maudslay's engines of 800-horse power for the Valiant, 1862. Motive power for steamships. 'The largest marine engines exhibited were those by Messrs

The International Exhibition: group of objects in steel exhibited by Mr. Krupp, of Essen..., 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: group of objects in steel exhibited by Mr. Krupp, of Essen, Prussia, 1862. '...it is only recently that the great stride has been made which causes [Krupp's] to

The International Exhibition: marine engine by Messrs. Escher, Wyss, and Co. of Zurich..., 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: marine engine by Messrs. Escher, Wyss, and Co. of Zurich - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862. Motive power for steamships

The International Exhibition: clay manufactures of the Shropshire coalfields, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: architectural clay manufactures of the Shropshire coalfields, 1862. 'The encaustic pavement in the centre is...in colour red, black, and cream-yellow

The International Exhibition: the New Zealand Court..., 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: the New Zealand Court - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862. '...some articles of furniture

The International Exhibition: the Brazilian Court..., 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: the Brazilian Court - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862. 'The collection comprised diamonds, emeralds, topazes, amethysts, jasper

"Children Playing at Horses", by C. R. Leslie, in the late International Exhibition, 1862. Creator: W Thomas
"Children Playing at Horses", by C. R. Leslie, in the late International Exhibition, 1862. 'We cannot seize and confine in words the delicate aroma of natural truth

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Step into a world of wonder and innovation at the World's Fair. From the breathtaking fireworks lighting up the sky in April 1900 at the Paris World's Fair to the charming Swedish School House showcased at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, history comes alive within these captivating exhibitions. Travel across continents and witness iconic landmarks like the Atomium, symbolizing Brussels from the 1958 World's Fair, or marvel at New York's majestic Globe nestled in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. Don't forget to explore Sea Cliff, a hidden gem waiting to be discovered when attending this grand event. Immerse yourself in architectural wonders as you gaze upon construction shots of Gustave Eiffel's masterpiece - The Eiffel Tower. Its intricate details leave spectators awestruck even today. And let us not forget about Sheffield, Yorkshire, whose craftsmanship earned them prestigious certificates of awards at the Exposition Universelle de 1878. As you stroll along picturesque riverbanks, catch a glimpse of The Eiffel Tower and Celestial Globe harmoniously coexisting during Exposition Universelle 1900 in Paris. This print captures their ethereal beauty against a backdrop that will transport you back in time. Amongst all these spectacles lies "The Chinaman at peace, " an enchanting lithograph that encapsulates tranquility amidst bustling fairgrounds. Join us on this extraordinary journey through time and culture as we celebrate human achievements and embrace our shared global heritage at the World's Fair.