Santa Claus in the interior of the Department of Motor Vehicles, Danbury
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Dateabout 1960
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 9 1/2 x 7 1/2in. (24.1 x 19.1cm)
Sheet (height x width): 10 x 8in. (25.4 x 20.3cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1999.16.255
DescriptionA man wearing a Santa Claus suit and eyeglasses is standing talking with a man wearing a uniform with a patch that reads: "CONNECTICUT / MOTOR / VEHICLE / DEPT." A machine, possibly for giving eye tests, is on a table at the right. Small versions of traffic signs are displayed on the wall 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
Richard W. Schlott III
1958
1976
2022 July 8
