I should note here that there are two types of chalkware – the 19^th century variety that is considered folk art, and the 20^th century carnival giveaways. Quite different!

Candace Perry

From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Pamela Silvestri
Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2007 6:55 PM
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Subject: Re: Carnival "chalk"

Sounds like an interesting collection, so I thought I'd do a quick online search:

If you want to check with the carnies (many of whom have donated collections to museums) http://showpeople.typepad.com/carnivals/

There are chalkware collections at: http://www.folkartmuseum.org

Another museum with a carnival chalkware collection: http://www.marindirect.com/sd/index.htm

I did a search for 'Carnival Chalkware Museum'...saw some references, but no direct link to any such named museum and really, no other solid info using these search words in just the couple pages I looked at.

Pam

In a message dated 8/21/2007 2:52:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes:

I'm looking for collections that document American carnivals. My collection does, to a somewhat limited extent.

We've just been offered a nice collection of carnival chalk (i.e., concession figurines of gypsum and other substances). Before I present this to my boss, I'd like to have my ducks in a row as to other museums/libraries that collect in this area. All I know about are two volunteer groups that have carnival material, but I suspect many historical agencies have items relating to fairs and amusement parks. Any specific collections come to mind?

Many thanks!

Erin

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