This hardbound book's actual size is 11.5" x 9.5", a handsome addition to any collection.
ART OF THE CAROUSEL, with 400 photographs
180 in full color is an important
guide for collectors, fork art dealers, galleries, and museums, as well as a delightful
book for
those who simply enjoy the beauty and nostalgia of the carousel.
The author traces the development of the carousel by art describing
style variations and identifiable features of carousel animals by major American
carving companies. Important considerations in producing
evaluating carousel figures are defined, as well as characteristics that distinguish European and Mexican animals from the more
valued American carvings.
In addition, the book includes descriptions and illustrations of restoration
techniques, practical
advice on shipping, and insuring carousel animals, and a
census of operating carousels in the United States and Canada.
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Carousel World, LP
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Charlotte Dinger's renowned collectors
addition, has become the standard in its field.
This tell all book documents the history of the
great
artisans, and creators of the carousel.
These magnificent whimsical moving works
of art are shown in all their glory, and great
detail.
This literary masterpiece will take you from the carousel's beginning, to the present. There
are over four hundred beautiful
photographs
of many of the most outstanding animals, and
carvings ever created.
Many extraordinary full colored pictures of the
author's own private collection , are included. This publication is a must for the collector, or casual reader.
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See six of Charlotte Dinger's Carousel Horses, at the 100th Anniversary
Exhibit, at the Heritage and Gardens Carousel
Museum, in Sandwich, Massachucetts April 1st - October 31st, 20011
