International Exhibitions & Expositions

The trend for International Exhibitions and Expositions, also known as World's Fairs, began in the mid-19th century. The first widely recognized international event was the Great Exhibition of 1851, held in London's Crystal Palace. This exhibition was organized by Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's husband, and showcased the technological and industrial achievements of the time.

Many playing card manufacturers obtained gold medals at these international exhibitions, where they were able to show their innovations in printing techniques, design and artwork, corner indices, smooth finish, etc.   See also: Innovation►