Model
Object number2008.62.8
Made by
Frank Salisbery
Date1925-1970
Mediumpine cones, pint, glue, nails, metal wire, sponge
Credit LineGift of Vicky Johnson and David Johnson
DescriptionFifty-two (52) cones painted multi-shades of green to represent trees. Ranging in different shapes and sizes, the pine cones have long, metal spikes (nails) glued to the bases of the cones. Some pieces appear metallic over the paint. There are also 54 tree models painted various shades of green, made from sponge-like material that appears to be hardened by the paint. The spikes attached at the base are longer than ones attached to pine cone tree models.DimensionsMeasurements are rounded to nearest 0.25," and range from smallest figurine to tallest.Height: 2.25-6.5"
Width: 0.75-2.25"
Length: 1.25-4.75"
Diameter: 1.5-2.75"
Historical NotesPart of a hand-crafted amusement park, perhaps inspired by and bearing some resemblance to, West View Park. West View Park was open from 1905 to 1977 in the North Side. Carved by Frank Salisbery for his son Walter in the late 1920s, he began with the roller coaster and slowly added more pieces over the next 40 years. He used wood from fruit crates to whittle his pieces, and the park ran on motors from household appliances. Beginning in 1955, the park was put on display in either Walter Salisbery's basement or a local department store in the North Hills. The last time it was assembled before being donated was 1990.
Previous owner
Walter Salisbery
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