The Dentzel Carousel Tradition | Mingei International Museum

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Installation view of the exhibition The Dentzel Carousel Tradition. Photo by Anthony Scoggins
Image: Installation view of the exhibition The Dentzel Carousel Tradition. Photo by Anthony Scoggins
On View

Oct 27, 1979 - Feb 10, 1980

Location

Mingei International Museum of World Folk Art (founding location)

Curated By

Mr. and Mrs. William H. Dentzel, IV, Martha Longenecker and Jess Dominguez

A broad menagerie of Dentzel carousel animals and a complete miniature antique carousel in working condition. Exhibition enriched by a slide presentation on the history and significance of the American carousel.