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Museum purchase, 1999.16.241  © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police at Danbury Fair
Museum purchase, 1999.16.241 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police at Danbury Fair

Datemid 20th century
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 5 1/2 x 5 3/4in. (14 x 14.6cm) Sheet (height x width): 5 3/4 x 6in. (14.6 x 15.2cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1999.16.241
DescriptionMen in the uniform of Royal Canadian Mounted Police are on horses standing in formation in front of a crowd of people on bleachers behind a chain link fence. Some men hold guidons.
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