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Giraffe (Carousel Figure)
Gustav A. Dentzel Carousel Co. (active 1867–1928)
about 1892
Object Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Medium/Technique
Carved poplar with original polychrome decoration; glass eyes
Dimensions
Figure Overall: 195.6 × 116.8 × 30.5 cm (77 × 46 × 12 in.)
Old Platform Mount: 50.8 × 127 cm (20 × 50 in.)
Old Platform Mount: 50.8 × 127 cm (20 × 50 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Larry and Gail Freels
Accession Number2017.4
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSculpture
Marks
Intials of Gustav A. Dentzel "GDA" carved on both sides of saddle blanket.
ProvenancePurchased by Larry Freels, Walnut Creek, CA; 2017, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Freels to the MFA.