Front:
25USA
SANDUSKY
ОСТ
1988
44870
ChigCalle
OH
Back:
A CAROUSEL MENAGERIE
First Day of Issue: October 1, 1988
First Issue Location: Sandusky, Ohio
With fiberglass and aluminum, it once seemed the beau-
tiful carousels of old were lost. Mass production and ease
of use began to replace the craftsmanship that went into
America's early carousels. But, in the early 1970's, there
were some who sensed the passing of a unique art form.
They sought to revive its mystical, magical qualities.
Master woodcarvers rose to the challenge, creating and
recreating creatures in awesome style and form to revolve
on machines artfully designed to magnify their beauty.
Today, more than two hundred handcrafted carousels are
in operation across the country, thrilling visitors with a
spectacle of grandeur and magic. The stamp on this
Maximum Card is one of a block which pays tribute to the
beauty of the handcrafted carousel. The animals were
chosen for their authentic beauty, unusual design and
exotic charm. Facing right because American carousels
run counter-clockwise, each animal stamp is a work of
art. Edged in gold, the stamps capture the magic of a
beloved American tradition.
No. 88-63
©1988 The Maximum Card Collection
A Division of Unicover Corporation • Cheyenne, WY 82008-0007
Original painting by Chris Calle
