Exposition Universelle et Internationale, 1905
Liège, Belgium

The Exposition Universelle et Internationale de Liège in 1905 commemorated the 75th anniversary of Belgium’s independence. It was open from April 27, 1905 to November 6, 1905, and had approximately 7,000,000 visitors.

The incubator exhibit at the exposition is attributed to M. Ehrlich,* who used Lion incubators and appears to have had some type of business or licensing relationship with Dr. Alexandre Lion. Additionally, a typical Maternité Lion postcard exists for the Liége exhibition.

The only pictures I’ve been able to find of the Liege incubator pavilion are the postcard below and a similar image from the World Fairs web site.

“The Institute of Child Incubators, with live babies, a most interesting scientific exhibition available to all. The Institute, under the direction of Mr. Ehrlich, is recommended by many medical celebrities and from the point of view of childhood hygiene, the facility alone is worth a visit.” — ©Guide Remboursable Illustré – Liège 1905

* Moritz Ehrlich, referred to in most news accounts as M. Ehrlich is a somewhat mysterious figure. I have not been able to find much information about him other than his origin in Vienna. He used Lion incubators, and his exhibits usually were named “Baby Incubator Institute.” He is known to have exhibited at Manchester in 1902 and 1903, Glasgow in 1903-1904, Bradford in 1904, Liege in 1905, Budapest in 1906, Dublin in 1907, Edinburgh in 1908, Motherwell Scotland in 1934, and Brussels in 1935.

Last Updated on 04/13/26