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Museum purchase, 1999.16.315  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Doll House, Danbury Fair
Museum purchase, 1999.16.315 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Doll House, Danbury Fair

Date1950-1980
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 4 1/2 x 6 5/8in. (11.4 x 16.8cm) Sheet (height x width): 5 x 7in. (12.7 x 17.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1999.16.315
DescriptionA woman is reaching into a large dollhouse furnished with reproductions of historic furniture and paintings. A chandelier hangs from the ceiling. An oriental rug is on the floor. A round mirror hangs over the fireplace.
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