Glassmaker, Danbury Fair
PhotographerPhotographed by
R. W. Mannion
(American)
Dateabout 1975
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 number1999.16.304
DescriptionA man wearing dark glasses or eye protedtors is working on a glass rod. Flame shoots from a nozzle between his hands. A pair of eyeglasses, tools, and small glass objects, including small glass baskets, are on a table in front of him. He is seated in a metal folding chair in a brick enclosure. Spectators are 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
