1995 32c Carousel Horses: Armored Jumper
# 2978 - 1995 32c Carousel Horses: Armored Jumper
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U.S. #2978
1995 Armored Jumper Carousel Horse
- This stamp is part of the American Folk Art Series
- It’s the second issuance of carousel animals
- Metallic gold ink borders each stamp
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Carousel Horse
Value: 32¢
First Day of Issue: July 21, 1995
First Day City: Lahaska, PA
Quantity Issued: 3,125,000
Printed by: Ashton-Potter
Printing Method: Offset 160 subjects (10 across, 16 down)
Format: Panes of 20, vertical – 5 across and 4 down.
Perforations: 11.1
Why the stamp was issued: This stamp was issued due to the previous success of the 1988 carousel animals stamps issued as part of the American Folk Art Series.
About the stamp design: Paul Calle had designed the previous 1988 carousel animal stamps and was asked again to design the carousel horses. He used two carousel picture books as resources to his designs. The armored horse, in the Coney Island Style, was made around 1914.
Special design details: Ashton-Potter added microprinting into the design, but the Postal Service thought the phosphored paper and the metallic gold ink would discourage counterfeits. Also, poles to indicate carousel animals were left off the 1995 issues, while included in the 1988 issues because it was felt they were unnecessary.
About the printing process: Stamps were actually printed by a sub-contractor hired by Ashton-Potter. The company was Sterling Sommer located in Tonawanda, NY. They used an Akiyama 628 6-color sheetfed offset-press.
First Day City: The first-day ceremony was held at the Carousel World Museum in Lahaska, Pennsylvania, due to a suggestion made by Paul Calle. The golden lead horse, the black Indian horse, and the high-mane pony illustrated in #2976, #2977, and #2979 respectively, that Calle used as a reference, were present for the ceremony. Charlotte Dinger owner of the three horses brought them to the ceremony and left them on display for a few weeks.
History the stamp represents:
By the late 19th century, a “City Beautiful” movement was underway throughout America. Elaborate parks, malls, monuments, and public buildings were constructed in an effort to beautify the nation’s cities and towns. It was during this period that the American carousel developed into a unique artistic achievement.
By far, the most magnificent carousels were those created for the amusement parks and restaurants of Coney Island. Competing with a glittering panorama of games, rides, and live entertainers, the flamboyant carousels of Coney Island were designed to dazzle and delight the senses.
Like other well-known carvers such as Charles Carmel and Marcus Charles Illions, Solomon Stein and Harry Goldstein began carving carousel horses for William Mangels. Impressed with the enormous success of the Coney Island carousels however, they decided to strike out on their own. In 1907, the two joined forces and formed the Artistic Caroussel Manufacturers. Often rivaling real horses in size and scale, their aggressive-looking steeds were intricately decorated, and few carvers could match the grandeur of their armored horses. The horse on the stamp were carved by Stein and Goldstein.
U.S. #2978
1995 Armored Jumper Carousel Horse
- This stamp is part of the American Folk Art Series
- It’s the second issuance of carousel animals
- Metallic gold ink borders each stamp
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Carousel Horse
Value: 32¢
First Day of Issue: July 21, 1995
First Day City: Lahaska, PA
Quantity Issued: 3,125,000
Printed by: Ashton-Potter
Printing Method: Offset 160 subjects (10 across, 16 down)
Format: Panes of 20, vertical – 5 across and 4 down.
Perforations: 11.1
Why the stamp was issued: This stamp was issued due to the previous success of the 1988 carousel animals stamps issued as part of the American Folk Art Series.
About the stamp design: Paul Calle had designed the previous 1988 carousel animal stamps and was asked again to design the carousel horses. He used two carousel picture books as resources to his designs. The armored horse, in the Coney Island Style, was made around 1914.
Special design details: Ashton-Potter added microprinting into the design, but the Postal Service thought the phosphored paper and the metallic gold ink would discourage counterfeits. Also, poles to indicate carousel animals were left off the 1995 issues, while included in the 1988 issues because it was felt they were unnecessary.
About the printing process: Stamps were actually printed by a sub-contractor hired by Ashton-Potter. The company was Sterling Sommer located in Tonawanda, NY. They used an Akiyama 628 6-color sheetfed offset-press.
First Day City: The first-day ceremony was held at the Carousel World Museum in Lahaska, Pennsylvania, due to a suggestion made by Paul Calle. The golden lead horse, the black Indian horse, and the high-mane pony illustrated in #2976, #2977, and #2979 respectively, that Calle used as a reference, were present for the ceremony. Charlotte Dinger owner of the three horses brought them to the ceremony and left them on display for a few weeks.
History the stamp represents:
By the late 19th century, a “City Beautiful” movement was underway throughout America. Elaborate parks, malls, monuments, and public buildings were constructed in an effort to beautify the nation’s cities and towns. It was during this period that the American carousel developed into a unique artistic achievement.
By far, the most magnificent carousels were those created for the amusement parks and restaurants of Coney Island. Competing with a glittering panorama of games, rides, and live entertainers, the flamboyant carousels of Coney Island were designed to dazzle and delight the senses.
Like other well-known carvers such as Charles Carmel and Marcus Charles Illions, Solomon Stein and Harry Goldstein began carving carousel horses for William Mangels. Impressed with the enormous success of the Coney Island carousels however, they decided to strike out on their own. In 1907, the two joined forces and formed the Artistic Caroussel Manufacturers. Often rivaling real horses in size and scale, their aggressive-looking steeds were intricately decorated, and few carvers could match the grandeur of their armored horses. The horse on the stamp were carved by Stein and Goldstein.