The Great Danbury Fair Presents Six Gay Operettas
PhotographerPhotographed by
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Date1950-1980
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
DescriptionTwo men wearing white coats and black bow ties stand in front of a sign that reads, in part, "The Great DANBURY FAIR / PRESENTS / 6 GAY OPERETTAS." A second sign, overhead, reads "MAIN ENTRANCE." A man and a woman, both wearing eyeglasses, stand inside the entrance. The woman is wearing a dress, white gloves, and high heeled shoes. The man is carrying a plaid coat on his arm.
Object number1999.16.319
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
