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Miniature Carousel Builders Corner
 "Spirit of America" is the theme of the featured tabletop carousel this month, constructed by Palmer Burke, Pennsylvania, a member of the Miniature Carousel Builders organization. According to Palmer, he was inspired by the events of September 11, 2001 to construct a carousel to honor the "Spirit of America." Built in 2002, it is the third of four carousels that he has constructed in the past 4 years. His wife, Ruth Ann, paints the animals.
Palmer has built replicas of his original designed model carousels and these are available for purchase by contacting him at 717-757-1960, and by e-mail oscarshome@aol.com.
THE DETAILS:
- Base: Base: 26", Octagon
- Carousel: 22" Diameter; 15" Height
- Twelve sweeps, three rows
- Type: Overhead Crank
- Lights: 183 colored
- Original Design - "Spirit of America" theme
 The carousel features five standing animals, and 21 jumpers hand carved from basswood and cast in resin. Also, a Model T Ford chariot and a Jeep chariot. The menagerie is made up of an Indian horse, bucking bronco, buffalo, chickens, cows, goats, Clydesdale horse, other barnyard animals and a Donkey and Elephant, representing our two major political parties.
The "riders" are military people, American Indian, cowboy and young boys and girls.
 The shields on the Rounding Board are carvings of presidents, inventors, and statesmen. The Rounding Board and picture board on the mudsil contain pictures of historical significance in America, such as The Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, White House, Capitol building, Iwo Jima, Golden Gate, Mt. Rushmore, Grand Canyon , Golden Gate Bridge, mid-west wheat field, and an east coast lighthouse. The Statue of Liberty and the New York City skyline were included in remembrance of the sacrifice of so many lives on 9-11. Locomotives, Conestoga wagon, trucks, "Tin Lizzy," Wright brothers airplane, moon landing, and jeep are featured modes of transportation. Note the Bald Eagle that tops the carousel.
Taped authentic patriotic organ band music is provided.
Palmer has exhibited his carousels at the National Cancer Survivor's Day Celebration of Life, and MCB events. This carousel was displayed at the Valley Mall, Hagerstown, MD in June 2003 and Sandusky, OH July 2003.
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