Imperial Exhibition and Pageant of London at Crystal Palace Official Guide and Catalogue including the fair of Fashions Coronation Year 1911
London Bemrose & Sons Limited 1911
174pp, illustrated. Decorated wrappers. 8vo. Rounded edges. Age toned else good copy. Illustrated with b/w plates and period ads and includes large fold out plan in colour at the end of the Crystal Palace Park and layout of the buildings. The Festival of Empire aimed to promote the British Empire to the British public. It was the largest event held at Crystal Palace since its establishment in 1853 on the site in Sydenham. From page 122 the booklet describes the Fashion Fair held alongside the main event and is illustrated with contemporary fashion which is described alongside lists of suppliers. Useful publication for the whole event which summarises all the contributions national and international.