Author: Frederick Fried
Publisher: South Brunswick : A.S. Barnes
ISBN:
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 248

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Author: Charlotte Dinger
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 232

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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.

Author: Barbara Williams
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Amusement parks
Languages : en
Pages : 56

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Author: Pat Cummings
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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When Alex's father can't get home in time for her birthday, even his gift of a beautiful carousel can't make up for it. From the marvelous opening spread that shows Mom brushing Alex's hair to fabulous pictures of Alex and her carousel animals playing in the moonlight, Cummings has created a stunning book that will thrill youngsters with its magic. Full color.

Author: Anne Dion Hinds
Publisher: Crown
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 168

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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.

Author: William Manns
Publisher: ZON International Publishing
ISBN: 9780939549016
Category : Folk art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Presents over six hundred full-color illustrated photographs that trace the development of twenty-five years of hand-carved and painted wooden carousel ponies and other elaborately decorated animals.

Author: Gerard C. Wertkin
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135956154
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 724

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For a full list of entries, contributors, and more, visit the Encyclopedia of American Folk Art web site. This is the first comprehensive, scholarly study of a most fascinating aspect of American history and culture. Generously illustrated with both black and white and full-color photos, this A-Z encyclopedia covers every aspect of American folk art, encompassing not only painting, but also sculpture, basketry, ceramics, quilts, furniture, toys, beadwork, and more, including both famous and lesser-known genres. Containing more than 600 articles, this unique reference considers individual artists, schools, artistic, ethnic, and religious traditions, and heroes who have inspired folk art. An incomparable resource for general readers, students, and specialists, it will become essential for anyone researching American art, culture, and social history.

Author: Carrie Papa
Publisher: McDonald and Woodward Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780939923670
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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This is a book for all who enjoyed the experiences of watching, hearing, and riding the wooden carousel during the golden age of American amusement history -- and for those who continue to appreciate the carousel, or merry-go-round, as a very special element of the American cultural landscape. This book contains 107 black-and-white photographs and printed images. Carrie Papa invited thirty-seven 'insiders' -- people who lived behind the lights, music, magic, and fantasy of the antique wooden carousel to reveal the purposes, experiences, memories, and emotions of their involvement with this form of amusement and entertainment. The reader will hear the stories of manufacturers of carousels and the craftsmen who made them, owners and managers of amusement parks, carousel operators and support personnel, riders, and those who have studied, preserved, and revitalised carousels and preserved interest in them. These accounts provide windows onto the everyday life of participants in the industry -- onto the reality behind the nostalgia -- and document an important part of our national amusement heritage.

Author:
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9780811833479
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 158

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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.

Author: Frederick Fried
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 232

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