Miniature Carousel Builders Corner
This month's example of beautiful carousel art was constructed by Gene Johnson of Ohio, a charter member of Miniature Carousel Builders, Inc. The carousel was displayed in the MCB Exhibit at Knoebel's Amusement Park, Elysburg, Pennsylvania.
Gene has been hand carving for twenty years and began carving carousel animals in 1991 after attending a carousel exhibit. This led to the construction of his first carousel which was under construction for approximately 2½ years. He is currently working on his second carousel.
Gene's wife, Virginia, painted the animals and carousel.
THE DETAILS:
- Base: 36" Square
- Carousel: Diameter 30", Height 26"
- Type: Overhead Crank
- Twelve sweeps, two rows; no lights
This carousel features 20 menagerie hand carved animals, and two chariots. Post cards depicting city landmarks throughout the U.S. are displayed on the rounding board.
The Johnson's have exhibited their carousel throughout the central Ohio and surrounding area at Wood Carver's Shows.
The carousel is on permanent display in the Marysville Art Club building when Johnson's are not traveling to other exhibits.
