Paris Exposition Universelle 1855 Photos

The Exposition Universelle des produits de l'Agriculture, de l'Industrie et des Beaux-Arts de Paris 1855 was held on the Champs-Élysées. It was held under the reign of Emperor Napoleon III.

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Interior view of Palace of Industry at Paris World Expo of 1855 graphic by Alfred Guesdon of Paris at German Historical Museum. Berlin, Germany.Prize medal for Paris World Expo of 1855 showing Napoleon III by Albert Barre of Paris at German Historical Museum. Berlin, Germany.Joan of Arc at coronation of King Charles VII in Reims Cathedral painting by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres at Louvre Museum. Paris, France.Woven silk portrait of Jean-François Bony fabric designer by Jules Reybaud displayed at l'Exposition universelle de Paris of 1855 at Musées des Tissus. Lyon, France.
Interior view of Palace of Industry at Paris World Expo of 1855 graphic (1855) by Alfred Guesdon of Paris at German Historical Museum. Berlin, Germany.Prize medal for Paris World Expo of 1855 showing Napoleon III by Albert Barre of Paris at German Historical Museum. Berlin, Germany.Joan of Arc at coronation of King Charles VII in Reims Cathedral (1429) painting (1851-4) by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (shown Paris Expo 1855) at Louvre Museum. Paris, France.Woven silk portrait of Jean-François Bony fabric designer (1855) by Jules Reybaud displayed at l'Exposition universelle de Paris of 1855 at Musées des Tissus. Lyon, France.
Speed regulator via gears at Arts et Metiers Museum. Paris, France.Punch card loom by Jean Philippe Falcon at Arts et Metiers Museum. Paris, France.Porcelain color palette by Colville at Arts et Metiers Museum. Paris, France.Precision scales with aluminum balance arm by Collot co. at Arts et Metiers Museum. Paris, France.
Speed regulator via gears (shown Paris Expo 1855) at Arts et Metiers Museum. Paris, France.Punch card loom (1728) by Jean Philippe Falcon (shown as scale model Paris Expo 1855) at Arts et Metiers Museum. Paris, France.Porcelain color palette (1850) by Colville (shown Paris Exposition 1855) at Arts et Metiers Museum. Paris, France.Precision scales with aluminum balance arm (1855) by Collot co. (shown Paris Expo 1855) at Arts et Metiers Museum. Paris, France.

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