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Museum purchase, 1999.16.201, Connecticut Historical Society, In Copyright
Bicyclist on Tight Rope, Danbury Fair
Museum purchase, 1999.16.201, Connecticut Historical Society, In Copyright

Bicyclist on Tight Rope, Danbury Fair

Photographer (American)
Dateabout 1975
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 3/4 x 9 1/2in. (19.7 x 24.1cm) Sheet (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1999.16.201
DescriptionA man is riding a bicycle on a high wire between two platforms. He holds a long pole to keep his balance. A woman stands on the platform at the left, a second man on the platform at the right. A large American flag and trees 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)
Status
Not on view