South African International Exhibition

South African International Exhibition
Overview
BIE-classUnrecognized exposition
NameSouth African International Exhibition
Participant(s)
CountriesAt least 5 (including colonies), potentially 11 or more
Location
CountryCape Colony
CityCape Town, Cape Colony
Coordinates33°55′42″S 18°25′07″E / 33.9282485°S 18.41851°E / -33.9282485; 18.41851
Timeline
Opening15 February 1877
Closure17 November 1877

The South African International Exhibition was a world's fair held in Cape Town, Cape Colony in 1877.[1] It was officially opened on 15 February of that year[2][3] by Henry Bartle Frere.[citation needed]

  1. ^ Pelle, Findling, ed. (2008). "Appendix D:Fairs Not Included". Encyclopedia of World's Fairs and Expositions. McFarland & Company, Inc. p. 424. ISBN 978-0-7864-3416-9.
  2. ^ "Cape Colony: South African International Exhibition, Cape Town". Retrieved 15 June 2017.
  3. ^ "Event View - Calendar – Iziko Museums". Retrieved 7 February 2019.