POST CARD – ADVERTISING – C.W PARKER CAROUSEL

Description: Plain Jane 1 POST CARD – ADVERTISING – C.W PARKER CAROUSEL DESCRIPTIONRppc, 5 ½ x 3 ½. Image of C.W. Parker’s “Superior” Model Carry-Us- All” . “A strikingly handsome machine, equipped with racing horses, heavy and handsome carved crestings with Mirror Medallions, Brass covered Rods and fancy Crown and Enclosure Scenery”. Postally unused, fine conditionCharles Wallace Parker was born in Illinois in 1864. At the age of five, his family moved to Abilene, Kansas. Later Parker became interested in creating and operating amusement devices as a career. Parker bought a portable shooting gallery, and traveled the area with the device. Parker soon built his own shooting gallery, thus beginning his career in manufacturing amusement devices. Soon Parker would be building carousels as well. After saving enough money to make the purchase, Parker bought a portable carousel. Parker built his first carousel in 1892, and started the Parker Carnival Supply Company two years later. In 1896, the company became the C.W. Parker Amusement Company. Over the years, Parker’s company produced all sorts of amusement devices including shooting galleries, Ferris wheels, and other carnival equipment. While Parker did produce this wide range of devices, he was best known for his carousels. Please refer to scans for condition Domestic post will be $4.50 Thank you for your interest in the item. TERMS AND CONDITIONS All merchandise is unconditionally guaranteed as to originality and description.Payment is to be received within 3 days after notification.Items are usually sent within 1-2 days upon payment. Please email me if special attention is needed.In most cases, the most cost efficient means of shipping will be offered.Books are generally sent USPS media mail.

Price: 65 USD

Location: Avondale, Arizona

End Time: 2025-01-04T05:21:58.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.5 USD