Farm Animal Feed Sales at Connecticut State Fair, West Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
William G. Dudley
(American, 1877 - 1934)
Date1926-1927
MediumPhotography; gelatin emulsion on glass
DimensionsPlate (height x width): 10 x 8in. (25.4 x 20.3cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionA booth advertising farm animal food is shown. Signs read: "LAY or BUST Feeds", "STEVENS 44 DAIRY RATION" and "Park & Pollard HOG RATION". The booth, which is a substantial structure made of wood, decorated with American flags and electric lights has small towers with pointed roofs at the corners. A woman is visible within a "Cigar Stand" at the right.
Object number1995.36.1335
NotesSubject Note: The booth is probably part of the Connecticut State Agricultural Fair in the fairgrounds at Luna Park in West Hartford. The architecture of the booth is characteristic of Luna Park. (Finlay 10/31/2013)
Date Note: Luna Park became the Connecticut State Fair Grounds in 1926, so this photograph probably dates from around that period. (Finlay 10/31/2013)On View
Not on view
J. C. Dexter Photo Company
1910
