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Philology: scientific researches
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Picard, L. Victorian London. International Exhibition of a Crystal Palace in Sydnenham. Translated by Kulagina- Yartseva, V. S.

Abstract: The international exhibition was held in London in 1851. The Crystal Palace was especially built for it. The Palace became the prototype of a new constructivist architecture. More than 17 thousands exponents were exhibited there about 6 millions of people had visited the Crystal Palace over several years.


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philology, Queen Victoria, the Society of Crafts, Paxton’s project, glass panels, Koh-i-noor brilliant, excursions, pre-historic animals, Crystal Palace, fire of 1936.


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