Barker at the grounds at the Vermont state fair, Rutland – Vintage Print
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A window into the past: Barker at the grounds at the Vermont state fair, Rutland, preserved in this historic image. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
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Barker at the grounds at the Vermont state fair, Rutland
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A barker working the grounds at the Vermont State Fair in Rutland is the focus here, a figure whose job was to draw crowds toward the midway shows, games, and exhibits. Barkers were a familiar part of American fairs from the late 1800s into the 20th century, calling out attractions to passersby. Rutland, a regional center in the Green Mountains, hosted the state fair for many years, drawing farmers, families, and merchants from across Vermont to see livestock, produce, and new machinery. The scene captures the lively, commercial side of rural fair life.
| Original scan | 4,656 × 3,225 px · prints to 16 × 11 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | 1a33917u Barker at the grounds at the Vermont state fair, Rutland |
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