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Museum purchase, 1999.16.476  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Danbury Fair: Agricultural Display
Museum purchase, 1999.16.476 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Danbury Fair: Agricultural Display

Datelate 20th century
MediumPhotography; color photograph on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 1/8 x 3 1/8in. (7.9 x 7.9cm) Sheet (height x width): 3 3/8 x 3 3/8in. (8.6 x 8.6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1999.16.476
DescriptionVegetables, including pumpkins and squash, are displayed on a large table in the interior of a building. A few people are looking at the exhibit.
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