Crowd at Danbury Fair
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Dateabout 1975
MediumPhotography; color photograph on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 x 4 5/8in. (7.6 x 11.7cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 3/8 x 4 3/4in. (8.6 x 12.1cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 3/8 x 4 3/4in. (8.6 x 12.1cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionA crowd of men, women, and children are walking among booths and buildings. A sign overhead reads "Gold Town." The lower portion of two large figures are visible in the background. Three barrels, possibly trash barrels, are in the foreground.
Object number1999.16.439
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
