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The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2012.536.712   © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Miscellaneous Fairs and Exhibits
The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2012.536.712 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Miscellaneous Fairs and Exhibits

PhotographerPhotographed by Prescott & White American, 1867 - 1873
PhotographerPhotographed by Isaac White American, 1840 - 1883
Date1860-1880
MediumPhotography; albumen prints on paper on cardboard mounts
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 4 x 7in. (10.2 x 17.8cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 4 x 7in. (10.2 x 17.8cm) or smaller
Mount (height x width): 4 x 7in. (10.2 x 17.8cm) or smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
DescriptionSubjects include two different fairs and a horse-drawn parade float. The float flies what appears to be a thirteen-star American flag. Women in white dresses are seated on the float. In two other photographs, booths line the interior of a large barrel-vaulted hall. Booths display a wide variety of articles, presumably merchandise being offered for sale. Three women at at the right of one photograph. In another photograph, cakes and pastries are displayed in a glass case. Other displays appear to include flowers and textiles. All photographs were taken by Hartford photographers and it seems likely all or most of the fairs took place in Hartford.
Part of the John S. Craig Collection.
Object number2012.536.712-.715
Inscribed2012.536.714: On verso, right margin, in pencil, "Booth St."
All photographs: On verso, lower right, in pencil, accession number
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