Carousel Figure of a Horse, 1910-1914
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This hand-carved figure was made by the Herschell-Spillman Company, the largest U.S. carousel manufacturer between 1904 and 1920. Carousels were extremely popular in amusement parks and seaside resorts at this time. Called a "jumper," the figure moved up and down as the carousel revolved. It is part of an operating carousel in Greenfield Village.
This hand-carved figure was made by the Herschell-Spillman Company, the largest U.S. carousel manufacturer between 1904 and 1920. Carousels were extremely popular in amusement parks and seaside resorts at this time. Called a "jumper," the figure moved up and down as the carousel revolved. It is part of an operating carousel in Greenfield Village.
Artifact
Carousel animal
Date Made
1910-1914
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, New York, North Tonawanda
Creator Notes
Made by Herschell-Spillman Company, North Tonawanda, New York.
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On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Carousel
Object ID
73.209.1.37
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant Material)
Horsehair
Technique
Hand-painted
Woodcarving
Color
Black (Color)
Blue
Gray (Color)
Red
Tan (Color)
White (Color)
Yellow
Dimensions
Length: 51 in
Width: 10.5 in
Height: 47 in
Inscriptions
Underside of belly: XVIII