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Museum purchase, 1999.16.13.1 © 2015 The Connecticut Historical Society
A Commemorative Edition, 1869-1981
Museum purchase, 1999.16.13.1 © 2015 The Connecticut Historical Society

A Commemorative Edition, 1869-1981

DateOctober 2, 1981
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionPrint commemorating the Great Danbury State Fair. Red ink on silver metal, with three photographs reproduced, depicting different scenes of the fair. In the photograph on the bottom right, the tower has sign for Cloryant Jeweler, Danbury Connecticut, on top.
Object number1999.16.13.1-.2
NotesSubject 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)

Dimensions (height x width): 13 1/2 x 10 3/8"
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