Empire of India Exhibition

Plan of the exhibition from the official catalogue[1]

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

It featured the Great Wheel.[4]

References

  1. ^ Empire of India Exhibition (1895 : London, England); Kiralfy, Imre; J. J. Keliher & Co., publisher; Earl's Court (London, England) (11 January 1885). "Official catalogue of the Empire of India exhibition : Earl's Court, London, S.W., 1895". London : Printed and published by J.J. Keliher & Co., 33, King William Street, London Bridge, E.C. – via Internet Archive.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ a b "Empire of India Exhibition, 1895 | Making Britain". Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  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, Earl's Court, London, S.W.: Libretto and Official Guide. J.J. Keliher & Company. 1895.

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