Great American Carousel

Great American Carousel
Author: Tobin Fraley
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 134
Release: 1994-10-01
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 9780811806343

This entertaining visual celebration offers a closeup look at the carousel not only as amusement but as cultural icon and craft. Rare historical photographs portray America's earliest wooden carousels, their creators, and the shops where they were carved. Full-color portraits display fanciful pigs, frogs, and tigers as well as an array of magnificent decorated horses.

Great American Carousel

Great American Carousel
Author: Tobin Fraley
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 132
Release: 1994-10-01
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 9780811806343

This entertaining visual celebration offers a closeup look at the carousel not only as amusement but as cultural icon and craft. Rare historical photographs portray America's earliest wooden carousels, their creators, and the shops where they were carved. Full-color portraits display fanciful pigs, frogs, and tigers as well as an array of magnificent decorated horses.

Grab the Brass Ring

Grab the Brass Ring
Author: Anne Dion Hinds
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 168
Release: 1990
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

The author traces the merry-go-round's history from its heyday at the turn of the century to the present day. 150 full-color photographs.

Art of the Carousel

Art of the Carousel
Author: Charlotte Dinger
Publisher:
Total Pages: 232
Release: 1983
Genre: Art
ISBN:

Accompanied by over 400 color photographs, a guide to the art of the carousel, or merry-go-round, traces its development by describing style variations and identifiable features of carousel animals produced by the major American carving companies; and includes descriptions and illustrations of restoration techniques; advice on buying, shipping and insuring carousel animals, and a census of operating carousels in the United States and Canada.

Carousel Animals

Carousel Animals
Author:
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2002-08
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780811833479

From glistening white unicorns to winged elephants and roaring tigers, this celebration of carousel animals takes a colorful look at an art form that's one part fantasy and two parts exceptional craftsmanship. 100+ photos, some in color.