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Museum purchase, 1999.16.443  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
People viewing Farm Produce, Danbury Fair
Museum purchase, 1999.16.443 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

People viewing Farm Produce, Danbury Fair

Dateabout 1975
MediumPhotography; color photograph on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 x 4 1/2in. (7.6 x 11.4cm) Sheet (height x width): 3 1/2 x 5in. (8.9 x 12.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1999.16.443
DescriptionMen and women are looking at vegetables displayed on tables in the interior of a large tent. Vegetables include pumpkins, squash, and what appear to be potatoes. Signs read "Stone Mill Roadside Market" and "Orangeade."
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