Carousel
by PainterArtist FIN
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Title
Carousel
Artist
PainterArtist FIN
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Carousels were popular in America
in the 1900's. At one time in history
there were over 7,000 carousels
created. Carousels originated in
Europe. Even though 7,000
carousels were created years ago,
only 300 remain in existence today.
These magnificent and incredible
machines began to deteriorate after
the Depression and natural disasters.
In turn, they became badly
neglected. America was the area
where the carousels developed into
what they are today. The age of the
carousels lasted about twenty-five
years.
The originals were created by
immigrant craftsman. To view the
originals people must travel to New
York and California where the
majority of the originals are located.
The Grand Carousel in Libertyland
Park, Memphis, Tennessee, was built
by William H. Dentzel who was also
known as "Hobby Horse Bill". The
Dentzel Carousel, built by the
Dentzel Carousel Company in 1920,
now rests in Dollywood Park,
Pigeon Forge. Interestingly enough,
carousels only have horses. On the
other hand, Merry-Go-Rounds can
have various animals of different
species.
The history of carousels dates back
to the 12th century. In order to test
a rider's skill, scented clay balls were
thrown from one Arabian horseman
to another. If there were riders that
were untouched by the scent of the
clay, they were considered to be
superior riders. The French in the
17th century were able to change the
ancient clay. A wheel which had
wooden arms and suspended horses
was used in place of the ancient clay.
A pole was placed in the center of a
circle, along with a wooden horse,
which rotated around the pole. The
object of the game was for the rider
to attempt to spear a small brass ring
on the outside section of the
machine.
n a tournament-type game during
the late 1700's or early 1800's, this
machine was given the name of
"�carousel'. With the reign of Henry
IV, the carousel was used as the
entertainment. The entertainment
consisted of pageants, drills, and
contests with participating troops of
costumed horsemen.
Located between the Tuileries
Garden and the Louvre in Paris, is
The Place du Carrousel. This was
named after a carousel given by
Louis XIV in 1662. A make believe
carousel was created with
hobbyhorses by an inventive Parisian
toy maker. He wanted to give
everyone an opportunity to enjoy
these spectacular carousels because
normally only those of nobility
could enjoy. Yes, you guessed it! The
platform did turn very slowly so that
everyone, children and adults, could
enjoy this event. The Parisian
children were in awe! Soon the ride
was spreading to America.
Poles with brass fixtures, glass
mirrors that beveled, and
incandescent lighting was added to
the original carousels. Band organ
music was introduced to add the
magic to the ride as we now feel. A
wooden horse manufacturer, Allen
Herschell, sold his firm in 1950 to a
maker of fiberglass horses. As you
can imagine authentic wooden
horses today are valued from $200
to $80,000. Depending on their age
and condition, this value will vary.
These simple magnificent machines
of the past were now being
developed into elaborate machines.
The carousel as an art form between
1867 and 1930 has been neglected.
Luckily, the students of both Art and
History are now recognizing it.
Keep in mind that the best carousels
were found in America, not Europe.
The immigrant craftsmen wanted to
make sure that their work reflected
their dreams of what coming to
America meant. The true American
spirit was seen in the unique and
free-flowing styles of the horses
created in America.
The brass rings that were on the
horses on the older carousels were
present so that people could try to
grab in order to get a free ride.
Today the brass rings are mostly
gone. Riders are treated to this fun
in a few places.
Usually the most decorative are the
horses that face the public. This is
referred to as the "�romance side'.
The horse that is on the outside
directly behind the chariot is
referred to as the "�lead (King) horse'.
These are considered the fanciest on
the ride. The benches for people
who do not want to hold the reins
are called lover's seats. These are also
referred to as "�chariots (gondolas)'.
Remembering the days of those
incredible and decorative carousels,
our minds revert back to our
wonderful childhood memories. The
beautiful and exquisite carousel
horses and the calming chariot rides
will remain a part of our vivid
childhood forever.
Photo taken by PainterArtistFIN at
wholisticartsschool.com
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March 7th, 2013
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