Band at the Danbury Fair Race Track
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Datemid 20th century
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)
Sheet (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionThree men wearing suits and overcoats stand around a microphone. They are surrounded by a small brass band. Most musicians are seated in front of music stands. Specatators, including men wearing hats, are in the foreground. The Danbury Fair racetrack is in the background.
Object number1999.16.58
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
