Picture No | 11939808 |
Date | 1854 |
Description | Gigantic Christmas tree at Crystal Palace 1854 |
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The gigantic Christmas tree at Crystal Palace, Sydenham which occupied the central transept. The general design was carried out by Mr Hurwitz, 'loaded with a variety of ornaments and nicknacks, a profusion of large and small elegant Chinese lamps, and a number of flags and banners of all nations.'
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Source | Engraving in 'The Illustrated London News', Christmas Number, 23 December 1854, page 645 |
Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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