Advertising Signs, Danbury Fair
PhotographerPhotographed by
R. W. Mannion
(American)
Date1978
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 number1999.16.285
DescriptionYoung men and women wearing jackets, sweaters, and blue jeans stand in the interior of a room. Plaques on the wall read "Schlitz" "Cocaine" "THE / BEACH / BOYS" "GRATEFUL DEAD" "Kawasaki" "YAMAHA" "Ford" "CUTTY SARK." Some signs are illegible.
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
