Crowds gathered in front of Arts Exhibition building, Delhi 1902

The Arts Exhibition Pavilion at the Delhi Durbar of 1902 Illustrator: Bourne and Shepherd London England Source/Shelfmark: Photo 430/78 89 The opening of the Arts Exhibition [Delhi], December 30, 1902. Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd Event: 1902-03. Delhi Durbar Genre: Historical Date: 30 Dec 1902 Notes: Crowds gathered in front of the exhibition building. The caption note continues: 'His Excellency [Lord Curzon] may be seen (standing) delivering his speech. The building was an immense white structure in the Saracenic style, constructed of wood and plaster, ornamented with tile work and fresco painting. The exhibits consisted of Indian arts and crafts only, a vast collection being brought together, the result of a tour through India by Sir George Watt, to whom the complete success of the Exhibition is due'.