Museum purchase, 1999.16.451 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Product Booths, 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

DescriptionIn the interior of a large tent, men and women stand behind long tables where merchandise is displayed. Signs read "Forest Fragrance" "Vermont Cheese" "Vermont Maple Products." A woman at the right is wearing a mini-skirt and holds a large handbag.

Object number1999.16.451

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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