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- Catalog for Herschell-Spillman Company, "Improved Merry-Go-Round," 1913 - This catalog highlights the products of Herschell-Spillman Company, from portable merry-go-rounds to large stationary "carousselles." This company, one of the most popular and successful American carousel manufacturers of the early 20th century, combined a method of shop production to produce carved wooden animals with their expertise in steam engines and boilers for efficient operation of their merry-go-rounds and carousels.
- 1913
- Collections - Artifact
Catalog for Herschell-Spillman Company, "Improved Merry-Go-Round," 1913
This catalog highlights the products of Herschell-Spillman Company, from portable merry-go-rounds to large stationary "carousselles." This company, one of the most popular and successful American carousel manufacturers of the early 20th century, combined a method of shop production to produce carved wooden animals with their expertise in steam engines and boilers for efficient operation of their merry-go-rounds and carousels.
- Carousel Figure of a Goat, 1910-1914 - This hand-carved figure was made by Herschell-Spillman, the largest U.S. carousel manufacturer between 1904 and 1920. This figure was stationary, remaining in place as the carousel revolved. Carousels were extremely popular in amusement parks and seaside resorts at this time. They often included animals other than horses. This figure is on an operating carousel in Greenfield Village.
- 1910-1914
- Collections - Artifact
Carousel Figure of a Goat, 1910-1914
This hand-carved figure was made by Herschell-Spillman, the largest U.S. carousel manufacturer between 1904 and 1920. This figure was stationary, remaining in place as the carousel revolved. Carousels were extremely popular in amusement parks and seaside resorts at this time. They often included animals other than horses. This figure is on an operating carousel in Greenfield Village.
- Carousel Figure of a Horse, 1910-1914 - 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.
- 1910-1914
- Collections - Artifact
Carousel Figure of a Horse, 1910-1914
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.
- Carousel Figure of a Zebra, 1910-1914 - This hand-carved figure was made by Herschell-Spillman, the largest U.S. carousel manufacturer between 1904 and 1920. Called a "jumper," the figure moved up and down as the carousel revolved. Carousels were extremely popular in amusement parks and seaside resorts at this time. They often included animals other than horses. This figure is on an operating carousel in Greenfield Village.
- 1910-1914
- Collections - Artifact
Carousel Figure of a Zebra, 1910-1914
This hand-carved figure was made by Herschell-Spillman, the largest U.S. carousel manufacturer between 1904 and 1920. Called a "jumper," the figure moved up and down as the carousel revolved. Carousels were extremely popular in amusement parks and seaside resorts at this time. They often included animals other than horses. This figure is on an operating carousel in Greenfield Village.
- Carousel Figure of a Horse, 1910-1914 - 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.
- 1910-1914
- Collections - Artifact
Carousel Figure of a Horse, 1910-1914
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.
- Carousel Figure of a Horse, 1910-1914 - 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.
- 1910-1914
- Collections - Artifact
Carousel Figure of a Horse, 1910-1914
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.
- Catalog for Herschell-Spillman Company Motors, Models V and V-A, circa 1915 - At the turn of the 20th century, Herschell-Spillman Company was best known as a builder of carousels and amusement rides. Partner Edward Spillman added automobiles to the company's product line in 1901. Very few Herschell-Spillman cars were ever built, but the company supplied engines to many American assembled-car manufacturers through 1923.
- circa 1915
- Collections - Artifact
Catalog for Herschell-Spillman Company Motors, Models V and V-A, circa 1915
At the turn of the 20th century, Herschell-Spillman Company was best known as a builder of carousels and amusement rides. Partner Edward Spillman added automobiles to the company's product line in 1901. Very few Herschell-Spillman cars were ever built, but the company supplied engines to many American assembled-car manufacturers through 1923.
- Carousel Figure of a Pig, 1910-1914 - This hand-carved figure was made by Herschell-Spillman, the largest U.S. carousel manufacturer between 1904 and 1920. Called a "jumper," the figure moved up and down as the carousel revolved. Carousels were extremely popular in amusement parks and seaside resorts at this time. They often included animals other than horses. This figure is on an operating carousel in Greenfield Village.
- 1910-1914
- Collections - Artifact
Carousel Figure of a Pig, 1910-1914
This hand-carved figure was made by Herschell-Spillman, the largest U.S. carousel manufacturer between 1904 and 1920. Called a "jumper," the figure moved up and down as the carousel revolved. Carousels were extremely popular in amusement parks and seaside resorts at this time. They often included animals other than horses. This figure is on an operating carousel in Greenfield Village.
- Carousel Figure of a Horse, 1915-1920 -
- 1915-1920
- Collections - Artifact
Carousel Figure of a Horse, 1915-1920
- Carousel Figure of a Cat, 1910-1914 - This hand-carved figure was made by Herschell-Spillman, the largest U.S. carousel manufacturer between 1904 and 1920. Called a "jumper," the figure moved up and down as the carousel revolved. Carousels were extremely popular in amusement parks and seaside resorts at this time. They often included animals other than horses. This figure is on an operating carousel in Greenfield Village.
- 1910-1914
- Collections - Artifact
Carousel Figure of a Cat, 1910-1914
This hand-carved figure was made by Herschell-Spillman, the largest U.S. carousel manufacturer between 1904 and 1920. Called a "jumper," the figure moved up and down as the carousel revolved. Carousels were extremely popular in amusement parks and seaside resorts at this time. They often included animals other than horses. This figure is on an operating carousel in Greenfield Village.