Sheep Shearing, Danbury Fair
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Datemid 20th century
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 x 4 1/2in. (15.2 x 11.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 7 x 5in. (17.8 x 12.7cm)
Sheet (height x width): 7 x 5in. (17.8 x 12.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionA man is using electric shears with a long electrical cord attached to shear a sheep which is lying on large carpet spread on the ground. Spectators watch from behind a fence. A tractor and buildings are in the background.
Object number1999.16.245
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)Subject Terms
On View
Not on view
