Fruit Display by Hurlbut Brothers of Roxbury, Connecticut at the Danbury Fair
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1950-1980
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 1/2 x 9 1/2in. (19.1 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
DescriptionApples are arranged in circles on a large table. In the center, a large artificial apple is made up of many real apples. It rests on a pedestal of apples. A sign reads "Grown / and / Exhibited / by / Hurlbut Bros. / Roxbury, Conn." Other signs read "DANBURY HARDWARE CO. / Gift Department" "Autumn Harvests / works of Spring."
Object number1999.16.266
InscribedOn verso, lower right, 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
