Carousel Figure of a Horse, 1910-1914
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Carousel animal
Date Made
1910-1914
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by Herschell-Spillman Company, North Tonawanda
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
73.209.1.45
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Horsehair
Wood (Plant material)
Technique
Hand-painted
Woodcarving
Color
Black (Color)
Brown
Dark green
Gray (Color)
Light blue
Light green
Reddish orange
Tan (Color)
White (Color)
Dimensions
Length: 53.5 in
Width: 11 in
Height: 47 in
Inscriptions
Underside of belly: XXI
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