Interior view photograph. A painting of the Taj Mahal, India's famous monument. It took a workforce of 22,000 to construct the palace from 1630 to 1653. Emperor Shah Jahan built it as a mausoleum for his wife who died in childbirth, delivering their 15th child.

Interior view photograph. Photograph of a skilled handyman crafting what appears to be plates, vases and other metal objects.

Interior view photograph. Panels displaying Indian handiwork over the past 50 centuries.

Interior view photograph. A miniature replica of a temple.

Interior view photograph. The Katha Sarit Sagar, a collection of Indian stories compiled in 1070 AD. It consisted of 22,000 stanzas and 124 chapters. The Sanskrit text was translated into English by C H Tawney during 1880-84.

Interior view photograph. An Indian fresco.

Exterior view photograph. India Pavilion exterior (lot C-464). The two storey India pavilion featured an intentionally simple exterior design so that it would contrast with its elaborately decorated interior. Its triangular entrance tower was inspired by the shape of a sun dial. Stepped buttresses surrounding the building were transparent in parts so that the interior displays could be partially visible from the exterior. Indian materials such as marble, sandstone, teak and rosewood adorned the building's interior and exterior. The ground floor exhibited India's rich history. Exhibits showcased intricate Indian handiwork over 5000 years as well as displays about religion, philosophy and language. A circular exhibition area displayed slides portraying India's landscape, people and culture on nine screens. The second floor showcased modern day India. It featured everything from displays on mining, manufacturing and atomic research to bicycles and typewriters. Visitors found a special treat in the 3/4 scale replica of Ghandi's hut. Triangular tower in front of rectangular volume. Reinforced concrete and structural steel with painted concrete block, sandstone and aluminum curtain wall. (S: 194' x 114' (main block), 114' x 305' (overall size) --- A: 40,000 sq. ft. --- H: 50' (main block), 72' (tower))

Interior view photograph. A promotional plaque for the Crown Jewel wig company.