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Museum purchase, 1999.16.211  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Draft Horse Draw, Danbury Fair
Museum purchase, 1999.16.211 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Draft Horse Draw, Danbury Fair

Datemid 20th century
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 5/8 x 9 3/4in. (19.4 x 24.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionTwo draft horses are pulling a sledge loaded with what appear to be cement blocks. Two men are seated on top of the blocks. One horse is blurred from movement. Men and women stand at the edge of the field watching. A sign on one of the buildings in the background reads: "OXEN DRAW." Large bows are at the tops of tall poles.
Object number1999.16.211
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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