County Fair

County Fair Event Button Museum
Category
Event
Additional Images
County Fair button back Event Button Museum
Sub Categories
Illustrations
Text on Button COUNTY FAIR
Image Description

Illustration of woman kicking at gold ring being held up by a clown.  Sidewalk, buildings and people in background.  Black text.
Back Paper / Back Info

M. GERBER
Importer & Jobber
729 South St.
PHILA. PA.
Curl Text LUCKE BADGE & BUTTON CO. BALTO. MD.
Back Style
Unlocking pin
The Shape
Circle
The Size
1 1/4 inch
The Manufacturer
Lucke Badge & Button Co
Additional Information

The illustration likely depicts vaudeville entertainment at American county fairs. County fairs were first held in the 19th century and originally focused on educating attendees about agriculture. Its popularity led to the development of technology and entertainment. The entertainment acts include carnival rides, vaudeville entertainers, and other amusements. Today, county fairs focus on entertainment and amusement, but also encourage agricultural education.
Sources

Arcadia Publishing (n.d.). American traditions: A short history of agricultural fairs. Retrieved July 2, 2021, from https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/Navigation/Community/Arcadia-and-THP-Blog/August-2018/American-Traditions-A-Short-History-of-Agricultur
Catalog ID EV0385