Exposition Internationale d'Anvers (1894)
Exposition Internationale d'Anvers was a World's Fair held in Antwerp, Belgium between 5 May and 5 November in 1894. It covered, attracted 3 million visits and made a profit.There were several participating nations:
Germany,
Austria,
Bulgaria,
China,
Congo,
Denmark,
Spain,
United States,
United Kingdom,
Greece,
Hungary,
Italy,
Luxembourg,
Mexico,
Persia,
Portugal,
Kingdom of Romania,
Russia,
the South African Republic,
Switzerland and the Ottoman Empire.
There was also a joint presence from Sweden and Norway.
As well as Netherlands itself there were presentations of the Dutch East Indies including Java, parts of Sumatra and Madura.Fair officials
The Count Hippolyte d'Ursel was the Commissioner General and the Count of Pret Roose of Calesburg the President of the Executive Committee.Prize
won a medal of honor.
