Washington Printing Press, Danbury Fair
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1950-1980
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 number1999.16.296
DescriptionA man holding an infant is looking at an old iron printing press in what appears to be the interior of a barn. He is wearing a shirt and slacks. The baby is wearing a striped jacket and a cap. A second small child in plaid pants stands nearby. A sign on the press reads "Washington Printing Press / Presented by Samuel Rust / of New York City about the year 1800 / This press was used in the early 19th century / to print the Danbury Times. It was acquired by James Montgomery Bailey (the Danbury News man) and / Timothy Donovan when they founded in 1865 the / Danbury News--Now the DANBURY NEWS-TIMES." A large figure of a toy soldier and a smaller figure of a zebra are nearby.
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
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