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Museum purchase, 1999.16.18  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Danbury Fair: Construction equipment on racetrack
Museum purchase, 1999.16.18 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Danbury Fair: Construction equipment on racetrack

Datelate 20th century
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 4 5/8 x 6 5/8in. (11.7 x 16.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 5 x 7in. (12.7 x 17.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionA pickup truck and other trucks and construction equipment are on a race track. Piles of dirt are at the left. Grandstands and electric lights on tall poles are at the right. A utility tower is in the left background.
Object number1999.16.18
InscribedOn verso, lower right, in pencil, accession numberNotesSubject 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)
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