Panorama of China
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Albert Smith's "China" panorama was originally exhibited at the Egyptian Hall in Piccadilly, London, in 1859.
The Panorama of China was a panoramic theatrical illusion devised by Abert Smith and brought to South Africa in 1863 as part of the repertoire of a company led by J.F. Finlayson (also narrator and musical director) Mr Bowmer, Madame Bowmer and Miss Whitfield. The machinery arrived late, so the panorama was only presented in July of the year. Apparently a great success in Cape Town.
The company broke up after the presentation and nothing more is heard of the Panorama of China.
