1913 Herschell-Spillman Carousel
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Combining steam engine knowhow with shop production methods, the Herschell-Spillman Company became one of the most popular and successful American carousel manufacturers of the early 20th century. Herschell-Spillman carousels are known for their variety of carved wooden animals. The 1913 example operating in Greenfield Village features a colorful menagerie of “jumpers” and stationary animals, along with chariots and a lover’s tub.
