John Godfrey greeting a boy, Danbury Fair
PhotographerPhotographed by
R. W. Mannion
(American)
Dateabout 1975
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1999.16.178
DescriptionA man wearing a suit is shaking hands with a small boy wearing a plaid shirt, while two women, another boy, and a girl with pigtails look on. One woman is wearing a wrist watch. A policeman or security guard in uniform is in the background. He is wearing sunglasses.
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
