Crowd at Danbury Fair Railroad
PhotographerPhotographed by
Ridgefield Photo Shop
Date1951
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 1/2 x 9 1/2in. (19.1 x 24.1cm)
Sheet (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1999.16.326
DescriptionA large crowd of men, women, and a few children stand between tents and buildings, one with a sign that reads "[DANBU]RY FAIR RAILROAD." Men wear hats and overcoats, women wear coats or jackets. One women is wheeling an infant in a baby stroller. A band is marching in front of a row of figures representing reindeer, candy canes, and toy soldiers. A ferris wheel, utility poles, and wooded hills 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
J. C. Dexter Photo Company
1910
