Object Details
Description
The Glasgow International Exhibition was held between May and November of 1901. Mounted on 73 acres in the Scottish city’s Kelvingrove Park, the Exhibition, opened by Princess Louise, attracted more than 11 million visitors during its run. It was Glasgow’s second such exposition, the first happening in 1888. The 1901 affair featured lush gardens, a recreation of a Russian Village and the opening of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum to add cultural flair to its celebration of industrial output and world trade. Alongside presentation of new technologies such as telephones and locomotives, attendees enjoyed amusements such as a newly constructed switchback railroad, gondola rides on the Kelvin River, a “water chute” flume and musical and theatrical performances.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
The Larry Zim World's Fair Collection
date made
1901
associated dates
1901 05 02 / 1901 05 02, 1901 11 09 / 1901 11 09
ID Number
1989.0438.0961
catalog number
1989.0438.0961
accession number
1989.0438
catalog number
G1901G01
Object Name
Plate
Other Terms
Plate; Commemorative
Physical Description
glass (overall material)
Measurements
average spatial: 1 1/8 in x 10 1/4 in; 2.8575 cm x 26.035 cm
associated place
United Kingdom: Scotland, Glasgow
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Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Expositions and Fairs
related event
International Exhibition
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1066009