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  Ladies CONEY ISLAND T Shirt with "B&B Carousell"
  Ladies CONEY ISLAND T Shirt with B&B Carousell
 
Our Price: $20.00


Product Code: LT.MV003

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This shirt is inspired by Coney Island's B & B Carousell.
Although originally located in New Jersey, the carousel was owned by the McCullough family from 1932. In the early 1920s, Coney Island had as many as 25 carousels, of which only the B & B remains.

In addition to its 50 horses, the carousel features two dragon-themed, four-seat chariots, a 66-key band organ, a brass ring machine, and original carved, painted rounding boards, mirrors and scenery panels. Its structure and mechanical components were built by William F. Mangles. Forty-nine of its horses were hand-carved by master woodcarver Brooklynite Charles Carmel. Its lead horse, a fully armored horse with the image of Abraham Lincoln in its trappings, was produced by another legendary Brooklyn carving shop, the studio of Marcus Charles Illions.

The City of New York acquired the carousel in 2005 from the McCullough family for $1.8 million to avert its piecemeal sale at auction. It has been stored at Brooklyn Army Terminal awaiting restoration since it was dismantled shortly after its acquisition.
 
Features
  • Very small white border on sleeves, neckline and bottom of shirt make it look like you are wearing a white shirt underneath.

    100% cotton
    (Shown in a size SMALL in the image)
    Available exclusively through Coney Island Beach Shop



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