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Museum purchase, 1999.5.2  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
How Vegetables are Judged at the Danbury Fair
Museum purchase, 1999.5.2 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

How Vegetables are Judged at the Danbury Fair

Date1947
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 5/8 x 9 1/2in. (19.4 x 24.1cm) Sheet (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1999.5.2
DescriptionVegetables are displayed on a table. Peppers, carrots, and tomatoes arre arranged on small plates. Six large squash lie in the center. Dried ears of corn hang from the backboard. Signs read "HOW VEGETABLES ARE JUDGED" "JUDGE'S SCORE CARD / CORRECT NUMBER / EDIBLE SIZE AND QUALITY 30 / UNIFORM SIZE SHAPE AND COLOR 20 / CLEANLINESS AND TRIMMING 20 / FRESHNESS 15 / FREEDOM FROM BLEMISHES 15: "the Orange 4-H / Agricultural Club."
Status
Not on view