Horse-drawn Trolley Ride, Danbury Fair
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1961
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 4 1/2 x 6 1/2in. (11.4 x 16.5cm)
Sheet (height x width): 4 1/2 x 6 1/2in. (11.4 x 16.5cm)
Sheet (height x width): 4 1/2 x 6 1/2in. (11.4 x 16.5cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionA horse wearing a hat is drawing a small trolley car around a circular or oval track. Lettering on the trolley reads "DANBURY VILLAGE / 'TROLL]EY LINE." A man wearing a uniform is driving the horse. Men women and children are seated in the trolley. Small railroad cars are on a second track in the background. A sign reads "RED BRIGHAM." A willow tree is in the right background.
Object number1999.16.320
InscribedOn recto, upper left, in black ink, "1961"On 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)
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