Juvenile Grange Competition, Danbury Fair
PhotographerPhotographed by
Clarence F. Korker
Date1953
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 1/2 x 9 3/8in. (19.1 x 23.8cm)
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
DescriptionWhat appear to be craft projects are displayed around signs that read "JUVENILE GRANGE" "STATE / JUVENILE" "HOBBIES" and a large cardboard cut-out of a map of Connecticut that appears to be covered in wrapping paper. Tee shirts and dolls are displayed on a side panel. Posters read: "HAVE FUN / HALLOWEEN" "PINS AND / NEEDLES" "VALENTINE / DIMES" "MILK / FOR / KOREAN..."
Object number1999.16.309
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
