This vintage postcard features a vibrant colorized scene of the Hospital Tent at the Danbury Fair, Danbury, Connecticut, capturing a lively crowd in early 20th-century attire. The fairground includes visible attractions such as a Ferris wheel and a grandstand where trotting races commence at 1 PM, with admission prices marked on the structure. The postcard is a standard size (5.5 x 3.5 inches) and was printed by The Leighton & Valentine Co., New York City, a well-known publisher of quality postcards in the early 1900s.
Postmarked October 7, 1912, this piece offers a glimpse into historic American fair culture and early postcard printing techniques. The card carries a 1 cent U.S. postage stamp featuring George Washington, adding to its collectible value. The bright red cross on the hospital tent and the detailed crowd scene make this postcard a unique collectible for enthusiasts of Americana, vintage fairs, and historical ephemera.