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RARE Tunnel Book - Lane's 1851 Great Exhibition Pop-up Peepshow Antique Illusion

Description: This expanding telescopic 3D tunnel book gives you a breathtaking view of the Great Exhibition of 1851. It is a rare piece of British history, and it allows you to experience what it was like to stand in the immense Crystal Palace during the very first World's Fair. The book creates a mesmerizing visual experience that transports you to another era. The Crystal Palace was designed in just a few months and was an engineering marvel of its time, spanning 1,851 feet in length, which also cleverly referenced the year of the exhibition. The exhibition featured contributions from 28 countries, showcasing advancements in industry, art, and technology. It set the precedent for future international fairs, including those in Paris and Chicago. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were instrumental in its organization. Notable exhibits included the world's first flushable public toilet that cost 1 penny, a life-size model of a ship, and various machines that revolutionized industries, like textile manufacturing. The exhibition generated a profit of over £186,000, equivalent to millions today, which was used to fund cultural institutions like the Science Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum. In 1852, The Crystal Palace was relocated to Sydenham Hill but was ultimately destroyed by a fire in 1936, ending its long history as a cultural venue. This item is a wonderful celebration of the exhibition. Most antique tunnel books increase considerably in value over time, so take good care of this one.

Price: 1050 USD

Location: North Hollywood, California

End Time: 2024-11-14T08:56:29.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.63 USD

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Topic: Historical

Original/Facsimile: Original

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