Museum purchase, 1999.16.137, © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Victor Gilbert and John W. Leahy, Danbury Fair

Datemid 20th century

MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 3/8 x 4 1/2in. (16.2 x 11.4cm) Sheet (height x width): 5 x 7in. (12.7 x 17.8cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Object number1999.16.137

DescriptionTwo men are standing in the interior of a room with knotty pine paneling. One man wars slacks and a plaid sports shirt. He is holding two sheets of paper. The other man is wearing pants and a shirt and necktie and is holding a cafeteria tray with food on it.

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 11/9/2011)

John Leahy was the owner of the Danbury Fair from the 1940s until his death in 1974. (Finlay 11/9/2011)

Status

Not on view