Aftermath of Fire at Danbury Fair
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Dateearly 20th century
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 4 1/4 x 9 3/8in. (10.8 x 23.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 4 1/4 x 9 3/8in. (10.8 x 23.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 4 1/4 x 9 3/8in. (10.8 x 23.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionTent poles are surrounded by what appears to be debris from a fire. Frame buildings and wooded hills are in the background. Automobiles and a truck are in the foreground. Snow is on the ground.
Object number1999.16.31
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)On View
Not on view
