Miniature Carousel Builders Corner
This month's beautiful example of carousel art was constructed by Bill
Bakner, Waynesboro, PA. and his wife, Kathryn, painted the pictures on
the "picture board." The Bakners are charter members of the Miniature
Carousel Builders organization and their carousel was displayed in the
MCB Exhibit at the Valley Mall, Hagerstown, MD. These photos were taken
at that time.
This was the fifth carousel constructed by Bill. It was built in 1996
and required 200 hours for construction.
The Details:
- Base: 30" diameter
- Carousel: 27" diameter; 20" Height
- Twelve sweeps, three rows
This Crank Type carousel was hand-made and Bill hand-carved the
animals. It features a menagerie of 32 animals, two chariots and 260
lights. The animals and chariots were painted by, his wife, Kathryn.
The Bakners frequently display their carousel in nursing homes in
Franklin and Adams counties.
