Governor John Lodge at the Danbury Fair
PhotographerPhotographed by
Clarence F. Korker
Date1952
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 9 3/8 x 7 9/16in. (23.8 x 19.2cm)
Sheet (height x width): 10 x 8in. (25.4 x 20.3cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1999.16.163
DescriptionA man wearing a suite, vest, and necktie with the Connecticut state flag on it, is standing waving at a crowd of people. He has a prize ribbon pinned to his lapel. Two men wearing hats and eyeglasses are in the foreground.
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)John Lodge was governor of Connecticut from 1951 to 1955. (Finlay 7/15/2011)
Status
Not on view
