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The model houses for families : built in connexion with the Great Exhibition of 1851 by command of His Royal Highness, the Prince Albert, K.G., president of the Society for Improving the Condition of the Labouring Classes : Printed Book; Plan [1851].

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Roberts, Henry, author.
Contributor:
Victoria and Albert Museum, owner.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Great Exhibition (1851 : London, England).
Great Exhibition.
Physical Description:
1 online resource
Place of Publication:
London : Seeleys ; Nisbet & Co. ; J. W. Parker & Son, [1851]
Summary:
A detailed discussion concerning the construction of housing for the working classes as proposed by Prince Albert and exhibited at the Great Exhibition. Includes information about building materials and costings.
Notes:
12 leaves of woodcut plans. 2 p. of publisher's advertisements at back.
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