Billy Bob is a new addition to our carousel as of 2006. He's thought
to have been made some time around 1885, which makes him the oldest figure
and the newest arrival on our carousel!
Billy Bob went through a minor restoration and a complete paint job after arriving
in Spokane. You can see a picture presentation of this process by
Clicking Here.
Billy will serve as a spare figure for our carousel, going into service when
other figures are undergoing repairs or restoration. When not in service,
he'll be on display at the center of the carousel.
Billy is a prancer, meaning that he was carved to have his back feet
mounted to the platform and his front feet in the air. For our use, he'll
serve as a stander (mounted to the platform) when he fills in for our giraffe
and tiger, and as a jumper (moves up and down on his pole) when he fills in for
our horses.
