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Museum purchase, 1999.16.442  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Farm Produce on Display, Danbury Fair
Museum purchase, 1999.16.442 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Farm Produce on Display, Danbury Fair

Dateabout 1975
MediumPhotography; color photograph on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 x 4 1/2in. (7.6 x 11.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 1/2 x 5in. (8.9 x 12.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionMen and women are looking at vegetables displayed on tables in the interior of a large tent. One man appears to be African-American. Signs read: "No Smoking" "Brundage Farm."
Object number1999.16.442
MarkingsOn verso, stamped in blue ink, "DANBURY FAIR, INC. / 130 WHITE ST. DANBURY, CONN."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)
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