Exposition InternationaleLyon 1914
ID(s):
1914006Z0
1914006Z0
Subject
The Lyon International Exhibition was dedicated to urban planning and urban hygiene. It also included a colonial section, conducive to business. It took place from May 1 to November 1, 1914. Its progress was disrupted by the declaration of war, which led to the closure of the German and Austrian pavilions, and then by a severe storm that caused significant damage.
The Lyon International Exhibition was dedicated to urban planning and urban hygiene. It also included a colonial section, conducive to business. It took place from May 1 to November 1, 1914. Its progress was disrupted by the declaration of war, which led to the closure of the German and Austrian pavilions, and then by a severe storm that caused significant damage.
Description:
Allegorical composition with a woman representing the city of Lyon holding up her coat of arms; at her feet flow the Rhône and the Saône.
Allegorical composition with a woman representing the city of Lyon holding up her coat of arms; at her feet flow the Rhône and the Saône.
Source:
Gilles Bernasconi / Lyon Municipal Archives - reference 7 FI 3416
Gilles Bernasconi / Lyon Municipal Archives - reference 7 FI 3416
Publisher
"Imprimerie Publicité Etablt. Vercasson
6 rue Martel - Paris"
"Imprimerie Publicité Etablt. Vercasson
6 rue Martel - Paris"
Date:
1914
1914
Language: French
Dimensions (cm):
234 x 140
234 x 140
Signature:
Dated, at the bottom right
Dated, at the bottom right
Number of sheet(s):
2
2
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