Rocking Chariot Carousel Seat, 1910-1914
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Artifact Overview
This hand-carved rocking "chariot" 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. The seat was designed to rock back and forth as the carousel revolved. It is part of an operating carousel in Greenfield Village.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Carousel seat
Date Made
1910-1914
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by Herschell-Spillman Company, North Tonawanda, New York.
Location
at Greenfield Village in Carousel
Object ID
73.209.1.32
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Technique
Hand-painted
Woodcarving
Color
Blue
Brown
Gold (Color)
Green
Red
Tan (Color)
Dimensions
Length: 62 in
Width: 35.5 in
Height: 41 in
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Colorful carousels were at the height of their popularity during the early 1900s and could be found all across America in amusement parks, city parks, and seaside resorts. Built in 1913, this "menagerie" carousel's hand-carved animals include storks, goats, zebras, dogs, and even a frog. Although its original location is uncertain, this carousel operated in Spokane, Washington, from 1923 to 1961.