Museum purchase, 1999.16.253 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Santa Claus at the Department of Motor Vehicles, Danbury

Dateabout 1960

MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 1/2 x 9 1/2in. (19.1 x 24.1cm) Sheet (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Object number1999.16.253

DescriptionA man wearing a Santa Claus suit is standing at the open door of a convertible taking a sheet of paper from a man wearing a uniform with a patch that reads: "CONNECTICUT / MOTOR / VEHICLE / DEPARTMENT". Reindeer drawings a sleigh are depicted on the side of the car. A sign on the window of the building in the background reads: "CONNECTICUT / DEPT. OF / MOTOR VEHICLES." Venetian blinds are visible through the window.

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