Museum purchase, 1999.16.90, © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Hat Display, Danbury Fair

Dateabout 1950

MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 1/2 x 9 1/2in. (19.1 x 24.1cm) Sheet (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Object number1999.16.90

DescriptionMen wearing suits and hats stand behind a counter examining an oversized model of a hat. Two large hat boxes are on the counter and additional hat boxes are on shelves in the background. A prize ribbon is attached to the wall at the left.

NotesSubject Note: The Danbury Fair was an annual exhibition held in Danbury between 1821 and 1981. At first a traditional agricultural fair, the event later included large fiberglass sculptures, stock car racing, and amusement park rides. The former fairground is now (2011) the site of the Danbury Fair Mall. (Finlay 3/25/2011)

Status

Not on view