Governor John Dempsey at the Danbury Fair
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1961-1971
MediumPhotography; color photograph on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 4 1/2 x 3 1/8in. (11.4 x 7.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 5 x 3 1/2in. (12.7 x 8.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 5 x 3 1/2in. (12.7 x 8.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionA man wearing a white shirt, a necktie, and wristwatch stands in front of a sign that reads in part "Welcome / Governor / John / Dempsey." He is laughing. A man wearing a suit and sunglasses is int foreground. A leafy tree is in the background.
Object number1999.16.432
InscribedOn verso, upper 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)Date Note: John Dempsey was Governor of Connecticut from 1961 to 1971. (Finlay 12/17/2011)
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