The Armitage-Herschell Company
The Armitage-Herschell Company manufactured carousel animals in North Tonowanda, New York in the late 19th century. They were known for their simply carved animals, but more importantly, for their portable carousels that were the mainstay of traveling carnivals. Their factory still stands and is a museum dedicated to the carousel. See Manns et al, Painted Ponies.
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