Saturday, February 9, 2013

Painted Ponies...

The Magic The Grand Carousel, P.T.C. #59

In January 1998, Earl Jamison, founder and creator of Peddler's Village, found an antique carousel in deplorable condition, stripped of its original figures, he made it his mission to save and return to its opulent glory. 

Below are images from my photo galleries of the restored 1922 Philadelphia Tobbggan Company Carousel. To read more about the history of this beautiful carousel, known as P.T.C #59,  click on The Grand Carousel.
Dappled Grey

#59 Features forty-six hand-carved wood figures, by Master Carver Ed Roth from Long Beach, CA.


Briar Rose

Over 3,000 hours of hand painting was required to return this work of art to its original grandeur.


The Eagle and the Horse

Figures include: horses, armor horses, giraffe, goat, rooster, rabbits, lion, and spotted hog.


Carousel  in HDR

Thirty-six scenery panels have been restored in oil-painted landscapes, with children and animals.


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