Unknown
Fairground Carousel Pig

Details
Artist
Unknown
Title
Fairground Carousel Pig
Date
Late 1800s
Medium
Cast iron
Dimensions
H: 79cm
Reference
CVCSC:0114.F
Collection
Status
On Display
This pig was one of the rides on a fairground carousel, possibly one of a number of farm animals. With the rise of steam power, merry-go-rounds became more common and included not only farm animals but also exotic creatures and decorated horses.
Fairground Carousel Pig Late 1800s © Compton Verney