The United States Bandwagon was the first Ringling wagon that wasn't built by the Moellers. It rotted away at winter quarters in Sarasota. Some carvings were salvaged by the Circus Hall Of Fame. Eventually the deal came about with John Zwiffel and the carvings came to CWM. A new body was built and the missing carvings were recreated.This one sits right on the line between restoration and recreation. I worked on this one.
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These perfect restorations deserve a world of credit and respect.
I believe this the 3 graces wagon
The United States Bandwagon was the first Ringling wagon that wasn't built by the Moellers. It rotted away at winter quarters in Sarasota. Some carvings were salvaged by the Circus Hall Of Fame. Eventually the deal came about with John Zwiffel and the carvings came to CWM. A new body was built and the missing carvings were recreated.This one sits right on the line between restoration and recreation. I worked on this one.
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