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Photo Credit: carouselhistory.com

Notes:

• Daniel and Alfred Muller carved for Gustav Dentzel until forming D.C. Muller & Bro. in 1903. They carved around a dozen carousels before the shop was closed in 1914 because the brothers had a difficult time competing with the larger and more established carousel manufacturers. 

• Daniel Muller did freelance work for various companies, including Philadelphia Toboggan Company (PTC), and his influence can be seen in the carvings of various manufacturers. For example, the lead horse of PTC #80 in Holyoke, MA, has trappings that are very similar to that of Stander #1. 

• In 1918, Daniel rejoined the Dentzel Company, now under William Dentzel, and continued to carve for him until 1928 when the Dentzel shop closed. 

Photo Credit: carouselhistory.com, The Carousel News & Trader, The Palisadean

Notes:

• The carousel as seen in 1908 at Palisades Amusement Park, New Jersey. The carousel had all of its original figures, rounding boards, etc. from D.C. Muller & Bro. 

• Note the distinct pegasus artwork on the inside panel (center left), which is extremely similar to the carving made for the D.C. Muller & Bro. business card (see image below).

Photo Credit: americaninsights.org, Evelyn Muller Johnson Collection

Notes:

• A carving made to be photographed for business cards.

• The pegasus design is extremely similar to the art found on the inner panel art of the carousel (see image above).

Photo Credit: The Carousel News & Trader, Vince Gargiulo

Notes:

• This postcard depicts the new building constructed in 1909 and reportedly costing $6,000, inhabited by the four row Muller carousel that replaced the original Palisades carousel in 1914. 

• The original carousel operated in this building from 1909 to 1913.

Photo Credit: Dorn's Classic Images

Notes:

• This photo depicts Atlantic Beach Park, Atlantic Highlands, News Jersey. The carousel roundhouse can be seen in the bottom center. It operated here from 1915 to an unknown date.

Photo Credit: Linda S. Simons

Notes:

• This ticket was found inside of Jumper #1 by Grey Havens during restoration. 

• The ticket reads: "Capitalizacion," "Los reditos en capitales se conviertem" which translates to "Capitalization," "Revenues are converted into capital." 

  • This was translated via the internet and may not be accurate to the actual meaning. If you know Spanish and can clarify, please reach out! ​

• The number 20 appears multiple times on the ticket, likely advertising the price of a ride (which would likely be in pesos).​​

• The ticket does not seem to identify which park it is from, so it is likely that it is from Chapultepec Park, Juegos Manzo, or one of the other short-term fairs and carnivals that the carousel operated in while in Mexico.

Photo Credit: Fernando Ortíz

Notes:

• The carousel can be seen underneath the largest round tent (bottom left).

• The carousel operated in the the dry bed of the Santa Catarina River in 1987 and 1988, before the carnival and all of its rides were destroyed by intense flooding from Hurricane Gilbert in September of 1988.

• Juegos Manzo was set up underneath the Pope's Bridge (El Puente del Papa) in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. 

Photo Credit: Elizabeth S.

Notes:

• Based on Stander #8 restored by Pam Hessey.

• Released in the winter of 2010 and retired in July of 2013.

Photo Credit: Elizabeth S.

Notes:

• Based on Stander #12.

• The maker and year of production are unknown. The bottom reads "made in China" and "PM." 

• The music box plays "Carousel Waltz" by Richard Rodgers.

Photo Credit: Elizabeth S.

Notes:

• Based on Stander #12.

• Produced by PJ's in Newbern, Virginia, signed by Michelle Phelps and stamped with "Knight" on the bottom.

• The info plaque reads: "PJ's Carousel Collection - Muller Style - made in Newbern, Va."

Photo Credit: Elizabeth S.

Notes:

• Based on the butting goat by D.C. Muller & Bro., of which Menagerie #4 is an example. It is believed that Muller only produced four or five of these butting-style goats.

• Produced in 1988.

Photo Credit: Elizabeth S.

Notes:

• Based on the butting goat by D.C. Muller & Bro., of which Menagerie #4 is an example. It is believed that Muller only produced four or five of these butting-style goats.