Prescott Bush Touring the Danbury Fair
PhotographerPhotographed by
Clarence F. Korker
Date1952
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 1/2 x 9 3/8in. (19.1 x 23.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1999.16.117
DescriptionTwo men wearing suits are walking along a grassy lawn in front of spectators seated on bleachers. A small boy is at the right. Three men in the uniforms of policemen or security guards are in the background.
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)Subject Note: Prescott Bush served as Senator from Connecticut from 1952 to 1963. (Finlay 2/18/2012)
Status
Not on view
