8th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest The American Experience
Cotton candy was invented by William Morrison and John Wharton in in 1897. Over 100 years later, this wonderful "Fairy Floss" is still a main attraction at many carnivals as shown in this photo.

Cotton candy was invented by William Morrison and John Wharton in in 1897. Over 100 years later, this wonderful "Fairy Floss" is still a main attraction at many carnivals as shown in this photo.

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Date Taken: 06.2010
Date Uploaded: 06.2010
Photo Location: Reston, Virginia, United States of America
Copyright: © Juli Nguyen