Empire of India Exhibition

The Empire of India Exhibition took place at Earls Court in 1895.[2] Indian scenery was reproduced and there were displays which reflected the country's past and present states. The overall theme was clear: modern India was the product of British patience and genius.[3] It was organized by Imre Kiralfy.[4]

Plan of the exhibition from the official catalogue[1]

It featured the Great Wheel.[5]

References
  1. https://archive.org/stream/gri_000033125011113186#page/n9/mode/2up
  2. http://www.open.ac.uk/researchprojects/makingbritain/content/empire-india-exhibition-1895
  3. James, Lawrence (1995). The Rise and Fall of the British Empire. New York: St. Martin's Griffin. p. 217. ISBN 0-312-16985-X.
  4. "Empire of India Exhibition, 1895 | Making Britain". www.open.ac.uk. Retrieved 2020-03-06.
  5. Empire of India Exhibition, 1895, Earl's Court, London, S.W.: Libretto and Official Guide. J.J. Keliher & Company. 1895.


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