cosmorama
originally an exhibition of views of landscapes and historical scenes through large convex lenses, generating the illusion of relief
Conceived of by Abbot Gazzara in 1808
First installed at 29 James Street, London in 1821
Installed in the arcades of the Gallerie Vvienne in Paris, 1832
No. 207-209 Regent-street,
- Exhibits included: a sea lion, a sea serpent and L.Bertolotto's Flea circus.
- Was altered into a Bazaar, subsequently the Prince of Wales's Bazaar.
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