Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-06-09
AMERICAN CRYSTAL PALACE,
FOR THE EXHIBITION OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALI
Is NATIONS.
Open every day and evening except Sunday from
s A. M. till 10 p. M.
Twenty-fiye cents Admittance

TWenty-uVc cents Abundance
Will be the price hereafter on all occasions.
.TNHERE will be NO FREE ADMISSIONS, with the
exception of Exhibitors aid the Press, and
NO SEASON TICKETS will be sold.
The Crystal Palace has undergone the most ex-
tensive alterations and improvements, and is rap
idly filing up with elegant and interesting spec-
ments OF handicraft from every quarter OF the
world.
The MACHINERY DEPARTMENT is very complete.
Quite large number Of additional and curious
machines, however, ire in preparation, and will
find place in a few weeks in the exhibition.
The PICTURE GALLERY is already the most COM
prehensive and valuable collection in the Western
Hemisphere.
The SCULPTURE contributions embody over 800
pieces Of marble, mot Of them rare, many Of them
originals, and all of exquisite workmanship. Many
choice statues, besides, are now en route from
Europe.
The Association has completed arrangements
for the purchase of choice collection of MODELS
Of ANTIQUE STATUARY, Of great celebrity.
SUITABLE REWARDS will be proposed for the best
manifestations of Skill and for such strikingly
meritorious works Of Ar. as the most consumn,ate
talent may be successful in developing in any part
the globe.
A section OF the great CALIFORNIA CEDAR TREE,
which in its native forest stood THREE HUNDRED
FEET HIGH, measuring NINETY-Two FEET in CIR
cumference, and is estimated by the most demon
strative internal evidence 10 be full THREE Thou
SAND YEARS OLD, has been deposited in the Crystal
Palace by its patriotic proprietors.
Altogether The Crystal Palace encloses, at this
moment, more articles of novel, usefui, and at
tractive character. than can be examined in sew
era days with proper discrimination; and incessant
augmentations may be confidently relied upon.
An efficient Orchestra Of music will be in attend
ance at the Crystal Palace every morning, after
noon, and evening.
The Association offers prize Of Gold Medal,
costing one thousand dollars, or its equivalent in
forf he N Safu nd N NJ
Discovery which shall have been patented or en-
tered in the United States Patent Office during
the year closing the first day of December next
provided only that the said Invention or Discovery
by specimen. model, or product, shall have mean.
time been exhibited in the Crystal Palace.
Second. A Gold Medal, costing one thousand
dollars, or its equivalent in cash. 10 the Artist
whose work, having been exhibited in the Crystal
Palace during the three months closing on The
first day of December next, shall be deemed most
worthy of such testimonial
Third. Five Medals, costing one hundred dollars
each, or their equivalent in cash. il preferred, 10
the five Inventors whose inventions in the various
departmentsof the useful arts, patented, entered,
or caveated within the year, and exhibited 10 the
Crystal Palace as aforesaid. shall be adjudged
most worthy of such testimonials next after the
one adjudged most excellent as aforesaid.
Fourth. Five Medals, costing one hundred dol
lars each, their equivalent in plate or cash, ii
preferred, to the five Arts,es whose original works
Palace, and exhibited therein as aforesaid, shall
be adjudged most worthy oil such distinction next
after the most excellent as aforesaid.
The ablest and most respectable jury or Jures
that can be selected shall be appointed 10 examine
critically the several articles exhibited, and award
rhe prizes mentioned. The Directors will proceed
as early as practicable 10 select such jury or ju-
rors, and hope 10 be able TO announce the appoint
ment on or before the first day of June next The
Association will also, in their discretion, award
medals or diplomas ~ the exhibitors or inventors
Of such articles possess merit sufficient 10 en-
title them 10 such Distinction.
All articles which deemed worthy of place
in this Grand Exposition of the Worlds Industry
and Art. are Admitted WITHOUT ANY CHARGE WHAT.
EVER TO EXHIBITORS. An efficient police are in
constant attendance day and night and the utmost
care is used in protecting articles exhibited, but
the Association disclaims accountabilityfor loss or
damage 10 such articles.
All umbrellas canes. &c, must be left at the
stand nea- the door, As the Crystal Palace is
Bonded Warehouse, visitors cannot be permitted
TO convey packages of any size into or out of the
building.
III No checks given, and no person re.admitted
on the same ticke'. p. 7. BARNUM,
May Tiff President