Crowd at Gold Town, Danbury Fair
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
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 wdith): 3 1/2 x 5in. (8.9 x 12.7cm)
Sheet (height x wdith): 3 1/2 x 5in. (8.9 x 12.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionA large crowd of men, women, and children are walking between booths and buildings. A sign overhead reads "Gold Town." A large figure of an Indian is at the right. Other figures are in the background.
Object number1999.16.444
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
