Horses from
this company were known for their lifelike appearance.
CAMP OVERNIGHT ON A BATTLESHIP: Where
can you get three square meals, movies, educational programs, and overnight
lodging on a real WWII battlewagon? Battleship Cove, of course!
PHILADELPHIA
TOBOGGAN COMPANY: PTC, as it is known, is
one of the few carousel companies where the founders were not carvers. Accordingly,
PTC went through many dramatic style changes with very little continuity from
one head carver to the next. PTC also carved very natural looking horses; their
later style included wonderfully carved armored and very sweet-faced horses. Early
PTC carousels included menagerie animals, probably acquired from the E. Joy Morris
factory. PTC also created a range of roller coasters which were more successful
than the carousels. PTC numbered all its carousels at the factory and kept track
of their whereabouts. A successor to the company is still in operation.
VISIT
FOR FREE: Did you know that you can visit Battleship Cove for free all
year for as little as $35? And that's just one of many perks enjoyed by Museum
Members. Follow this link to learn more!
