Disneyland KING ARTHUR CARROUSEL Pokitpal Trinket Box OLSZEWSKI Theme Park Gift

TAKE A TRIP BACK IN TIME WITH THIS NOSTALGIC POKITPAL FEATURING IMAGERY FROM THE FAMOUS KING ARTHUR’S CARROUSEL IN DISNEYLAND, ONE OF THE ORIGINAL RIDES THAT HELPED OPEN THE PARK IN 1955. The Disneyland King Arthur Carrousel Pokitpal Trinket Box is a special theme park soverneir featuring the iconic King Arthur Carrousel ride from Disneyland’s Opening Day in 1955. Created by Disney artist sculptor Robert Olszewski, this collectible item captures the essence of the classic Disneyland theme park ride. The piece is incredibly detailed with a colorful 3D cover/top that features a White Carrousel Horse surrounded by faces from the interior of the ride. On the back/bottom of the box is an engraved illustration of the full carrousel with people cheering around the edges. You may even see a Mickey-shaped balloon or two in the crowd. On the side of the box are the words “King Arthur Carrousel” engraved in an antique font along with more engravings of the faces from the ride and the crowd surrounding it. A wonderful piece of nostalgia and a perfect addition to anyone’s Disneyland or Theme Park collection. The figure is approximately 2 in diameter and comes with its original box. It was produced in 2010 and is no longer in production. This sculpture was displayed for a short period in a glass top curio table, and then packaged up in its box and stored in a closet with other Olszewski collectibles. It is in excellent condition and would make a great addition to anyone’s Disney or Olszewski collection. Here’s some information and a history of the King Arthur Carrousel I found on Wikipedia. King Arthur Carrousel is a carousel attraction located in Fantasyland at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. The carousel was built in 1922 and operated at Sunnyside Beach Park in Toronto, Ontario, until the park closed. The ride was relocated to Disneyland in 1954, where it was refurbished and modified by Arrow Development, and opened with the park on July 17, 1955. The ride features organ music renditions of songs from films including: Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Mary Poppins, and other Disney movies. Inspired by the Griffith Park carousel, Walt Disney wanted something similar for his new theme park: a carousel consisting of all jumpers. The carousel was built by William Dentzel[2] and had been operated at Sunnyside Beach Park in Toronto, Ontario, since 1922; it had three courses of horses and other animals on a platform 72 feet (22 m) in diameter. The attraction was refurbished and significantly altered by the Arrow Development Company of Mountain View, California in preparation for opening day. It was widened to four courses to increase guest capacity. Of the carousel’s 71 horses and one mule, most were carved in the Dentzel factory. To add the outermost course, several carved wooden horses were acquired from a Stein and Goldstein carousel, others from Coney Island’s Looff carousel, and more carved horses from various other carousels from around North America. Many horses arrived with crude repairs, such as newspaper-stuffed papier-mâché legs. Standers on the original three rows were converted to jumpers by removing the legs and carving new ones. Custom-built crankshafts were installed overhead to operate each horse as a jumper in motion. The original, ornately hand-carved, wooden chariot benches were removed, and the chariot woodwork was repurposed to decorate the “calliope” tenders and passenger cars of Casey Jr. A Wurlitzer #157 Band Organ facade decorates the carousel, but does not operate. Motifs from Sleeping Beauty were also added to the carousel. By opening, the ride consisted of 72 galloping steeds in 18 rows, all moving, in shades of brown, tan, grey, brownish red, black, and white. The carousel was placed in a prominent position in the middle of the castle courtyard, able to be viewed from Main Street through the castle gate, drawing guests into the realm of fantasy. Because of the overwhelming popularity of the carousel’s single white horse, since 1975 all horses have been painted white. [citation needed] After a 2003 update, the carrousel was reduced to 68 horses and one chariot. Each horse on the carousel has a name; a partial list is available at City Hall on Main Street, U. About PokitPals® – At Your Finger Tips! Historically, cultures worldwide have used small pockets, purses, pocketbooks, leather or silk bags to hold and conceal precious personal items. The very rich carried pillboxes made of precious metals adorned with precious stones. They came in a variety of designs suited for one’s personality or professional association. Even today in our fast moving pill carrying and hygienically sensitive world, the same need exists. Olszewski Studios continues these traditions in a contemporary way through affordable, artistic, and functional containers called PokitPals®. PokitPals® are designed to conveniently fit into a pant or shirt pocket, bag or purse, to have whatever you need to be’at your finger tips’. Some of the’whatever you need’ could be pills, toothpicks, sewing needles, breath fresheners, or to hide a key. Regardless of the item PokitPals® offer a secure, clean, private container that is stylistic and reflects your personal preferences. A PokitPal® is an artistically designed container that is small enough to fit into a pocket or purse. A genuine PokitPal® has two parts: an outside shell; and (2), an inside container that slides to open and close and keeping secure with a magent. They are made of high quality resin material. Each PokitPal® is uniquely designed and is available in many categories, suitable for your own personality or that of a member of your family, a friend, or someone special. Carry one or carry several for whatever your needs are. Here’s a little info I found out about Robert Olszewski I found on his website. Robert William Olszewski (pronounced ol-shes-ski) has established himself as a major influence in the creation and production of miniature figurative art. Robert Olszewski began his art career first as a painter and as an art teacher who evolved to become a world known miniature figurative artist, sculptor, and architect. In 1977, his first serious miniature figurative works were sculpted to accessorize a doll house that he built for his daughter, Meredith. Over a 30-year career, Olszewski’s miniature work continues to evolve, and he has created a body of work that is collected worldwide. In Disney’s 1951 animated film, Alice in Wonderland, the Cheshire Cat is depicted as an intelligent and mischievous character that sometimes helps Alice and sometimes gets her into trouble. He frequently sings the first verse of the Jabberwocky poem. The animated character was voiced by Sterling Holloway.