Brussels International Exposition of 1897


Brussels International Exposition of 1897 Brussels International Exposition of 1897
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General Description : Sculpted by Jules Lagae (1862 – 1931)
Engraver Marcel "Marc" Wolfers (1886 – 1976)
It was a World's Fair held in Brussels, Belgium, from May 10, 1897 through November 8, 1897. There were 27 participating countries, and an estimated attendance of 7.8 million people.
The main venues of the fair were the Cinquantenaire Parks and a colonial section at Tervuren showcasing King Leopold II of Belgium's personal property, the Congo Free State. The two exposition sites were linked by a purpose-built tramway.
Front Description : Inscription:: EXPOSITION INTERNATIONALE BRUXELLES, 1897
Back Description : Inscription: ROYAUME DE BELGIQUE / KONINKRYK BELGIE
Diameter 70.00 mm
Weight 151.60 g
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