[A]
(Paint on Wood, 41” in diameter.)
Perhaps the most unique and fascinating piece in the
collection is this clown face painted on wood. It was originally displayed in
front of a spook house in Steeplechase Park, then was later used in front of
the Spook-A-Rama under the Wonder Wheel. It depicts an unusual clown face
inside a space helmet. It is believed to be inspired by the Sci Fi fascination
of the 1950’s, including the Amazing Stories Comic Books and the Flash Gordon
TV show. This Clown head was given to me by the then owner of the Wonder Wheel
– Fred Garms, in exchange for scenic and sign painting services on his Kiddie
Park Amusements. In 1971, he handed my Father his business card (below) to be
used for free rides on the Wonder Wheel.
Originally, there were two clown heads.
[B]
The photo on the right shows the other paired clown head as it looked while it was used to decorate the spook house in Steeplechase Park.
(Photo by Charles Denson)
[B]
The photo on the right shows the other paired clown head as it looked while it was used to decorate the spook house in Steeplechase Park.
(Photo by Charles Denson)
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