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Museum purchase, 1999.16.451  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Product Booths, Danbury Fair
Museum purchase, 1999.16.451 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Product Booths, 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 number1999.16.451
DescriptionIn the interior of a large tent, men and women stand behind long tables where merchandise is displayed. Signs read "Forest Fragrance" "Vermont Cheese" "Vermont Maple Products." A woman at the right is wearing a mini-skirt and holds a large handbag.
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