Fairground Carousel Pig
Artist: Unknown
On display
This pig was one of the rides on a fairground carousel, possibly one of a number of farm animals. With the rise of steam power, merry-go-rounds became more common and included not only farm animals but also exotic creatures and decorated horses.
Details
- Artist
- Unknown
- Title
- Fairground Carousel Pig
- Date
- Late 1800s
- Medium
- Cast iron
- Dimensions
- H: 79cm
- Reference
- CVCSC:0114.F
- Collection
- Folk Art