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"Great Exhibition, London, 1851: The exhibition stand of Matifat showing gilt bronze lamps, vases, clocks and other ornaments," 1851, Anelay, Henry, from Wellcome Collection 32497i. Wood engraving, image 24 x 15cm. The man in the center is likely Charles Stanislas Matifat, who ran the Matifat business in France. The image shows an elaborate display of ornate bronzework, featuring several different types of lighting fixtures, including chandeliers, floor lamps, table lamps, and candelabras.