Electric Light Exhibition

‘The Graphic’, ‘Notes at the Crystal Palace Electrical Exhibition’, 18 March, 1882, page 264, Catalogue Ref: ZPER 35/9

‘The Graphic’ was a British weekly illustrated newspaper, first published in 1869. It was a rival to the Illustrated London News.

The exhibition was held at Crystal Palace to show developments in electricity and its uses as an alternative to gas which was more commonly used.

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NOTES AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE ELECTRICAL EXHIBITION

  1. Improved Communication between passengers and Guard, and between Moving Train and Signal Boxes.
  2. Means of Communication between Light-ships and the Shore.
  3. Domestic Lighting Exhibition (the Drawing room).
  4. The Aquarium with Immersed Light.
  5. Japanese Bronze
  6. The Sewing Machine Motor
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