Carousel Figure of a Frog or "Hop-toad," 1910-1914
THF113716 / Carousel Figure of a Frog or "Hop-toad," 1910-1914
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Artifact Overview
In the early 20th century, amusement park goers dressed in their Sunday best climbed aboard colorful, hand-carved animals to enjoy a carousel ride. Horses were most common, but riders could choose from more exotic creatures found on some carousels. Herschell-Spillman made this whimsical frog -- the only carousel manufacturer to do so. It's the only American carousel animal you'll see wearing human clothing.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Carousel animal
Date Made
1910-1914
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
at Greenfield Village in Carousel
Object ID
73.209.1.12
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paint (Coating)
Wood (Plant material)
Technique
Hand-painted
Woodcarving
Color
Black (Color)
Brown
Dark blue
Red
Reddish orange
Turquoise (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 41 in
Width: 10.5 in
Length: 39.5 in
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