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Museum purchase, 1999.16.435  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Crowds in front of Danbury Fair Race Track
Museum purchase, 1999.16.435 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Crowds in front of Danbury Fair Race Track

Datelate 20th century
MediumPhotography; color photograph on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 x 4 5/8in. (7.6 x 11.7cm) Sheet (height x width): 3 1/2 x 5in. (8.9 x 12.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1999.16.435
DescriptionA large group of men, women, and children are in front of a large structure with a sign that reads "RACE ARENA". Large leafy trees are at left and right. The figure of an elephant is in the foreground.
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