The Great Exhibition "Wot is to Be", Probable Results of The Industry of All Nations in The Year '51, Showing What is to be Exhibited, Who is To Exhibit, in Short How Its All Going to Be Done 1850

This satirical lithograph by George Augustus Sala from 1850 titled "The Great Exhibition 'Wot is to Be', Probable Results of The Industry of All Nations in The Year '51, Showing What is to be Exhibited, Who is To Exhibit, in Short How Its All Going to Be Done" is a humorous commentary on the Great Exhibition of 1851, a major international event that showcased the latest technological advancements and industrial products from around the world. The lithograph depicts a series of comical scenes poking fun at various aspects of the exhibition, including the "Patent Self Tailoring Machine," the "Grand Procession of Brummagem Cutlers," and the "Manufacture of Tin." With its witty caricatures and sharp social commentary, Sala's lithograph offers a unique perspective on the social and cultural landscape of Victorian England during the Industrial Revolution.