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Carousel horse
This carousel horse was made by Dentzel Carousel Company of Philadelphia c. 1895 and installed at Forest Hill Park in Richmond at the end of a popular streetcar line. In 1933, at the depth of the Great Depression, the carousel at Forest Hill Park was closed and the carousel animals were dispersed. This one made its way to West Virginia.
What is the origin of the word "headman"?
The carving of heads of carousel animals was reserved for the most talented master craftsmen. The term "headman" refers to a person in charge. |