Plywood Carnival Art

Material: Plywood

'Strike ‘Em Out’ Carnival Toss Sign, 1940s USA

$8,800

'Strike ‘Em Out’ Carnival Toss Sign, 1940s USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique vintage, mid-20th century “Strike ‘Em Out” game sign. 6.5 feet tall and 4 feet wide. Hand painted on 0.75 inch thick plywood. Strike Out originated as a baseball-like street game but also became a popular carnival attraction, where a pitcher hurtled a rubber baseball at a batter in front of the sign with the aim to get the ball in the hole. The game originated in the Chicago area...

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1940s American Vintage Plywood Carnival Art

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Plywood, Paint

Two Sided Carnival Fun House Glass Mirror

$3,000

Two Sided Carnival Fun House Glass Mirror

Located in San Mateo, CA

This two sided fun house mirror likely came from a carnival. There are small wheels under the base so it can be moved easily. It also had plywood covers than enclosed the mirrors for...

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Mid-20th Century American Plywood Carnival Art

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Glass, Mirror, Plywood

Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner

$1,600

H 126 in W 12 in D 0.13 in

Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Original hand-painted canvas sideshow banner for carnival midway sideshow entrance. Not signed but most likely out of Chicago Tent and Awning's banner ...

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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Plywood Carnival Art

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Canvas

Carnival Midway Punk Knockdown Goat Game

$750

H 16 in W 14 in D 7 in

Carnival Midway Punk Knockdown Goat Game

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Vintage carnival punk. Unusual goat named "Billie". Knock "Billie" over and win the prize.

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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Plywood Carnival Art

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Canvas

Antique Atlantic City Souvenir Penny Game from Boardwalk Empire

$2,800

H 60.5 in W 26.75 in D 21 in

Antique Atlantic City Souvenir Penny Game from Boardwalk Empire

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A Historical artifact once used in the HBO series Boardwalk Empire. Maple cabinet with brass plaques and painted iron mechanism. Costing two quarters and a penny to play. Not tested ...

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20th Century American Industrial Plywood Carnival Art

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Metal

Soldier Carnival Shooting Gallery Targets

$450

H 8 in W 3 in D 3 in

Soldier Carnival Shooting Gallery Targets

By King

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Early examples of 'King' soldier shooting gallery targets. Rare shape and extremely thick. King manufactured shooting galleries and targets thr...

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Early 20th Century American Plywood Carnival Art

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Iron

Antique Folk Art Carnival Attraction Hand Painted Sign circa 1940's

$640

H 30 in W 18 in D 3 in

Antique Folk Art Carnival Attraction Hand Painted Sign circa 1940's

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1677 Hand painted carnival sign world's tallest man and Tom tump In a pediment frame

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1940s Vintage Plywood Carnival Art

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Hardwood, Paint

Original Wood Carved Carnival Midway Poster Letterpress

$9,500 / set

H 53.5 in W 42 in D 2 in

Original Wood Carved Carnival Midway Poster Letterpress

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Set of three original hand-carved letterpress made by the Neal Walters Poster Company. Fantastic carnival midway scene. Games, carnival rides and acrobats. Carved with incredible detail, please see photos. The colors are the original ink used during the three color posted printing process. Circus and...

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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Plywood Carnival Art

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Wood, Paint

1940s Coney Island Amusement Park Kiddie Car Fire Engine in Original Condition

$975Sale Price|50% Off

H 28 in W 59 in D 22 in

1940s Coney Island Amusement Park Kiddie Car Fire Engine in Original Condition

By Pinto Brothers Mfg.

Located in Savannah, GA

Produced by Pinto Bros Mfg of Coney Island, New York, this all-original 1940s firetruck was part of a circular ride at the famed Coney Island Amusement Park. Featuring lucky Number 4...

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1940s American Industrial Vintage Plywood Carnival Art

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Metal

1960s English Carnival Sign

$1,650

H 23 in W 42.13 in D 0.13 in

1960s English Carnival Sign

Located in High Point, NC

1960s carnival art sign from England. It is advertising a cake walk on one side of the sign, and on the back has a charming message "Have a nice Victorian day". Great sign for any co...

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1960s English Folk Art Vintage Plywood Carnival Art

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Wood

1940s/1950s Carnival Ride Panel - Monumental Hand Painted Metal Carousel Salvage

$6,500

H 74.25 in W 107 in D 4 in

1940s/1950s Carnival Ride Panel - Monumental Hand Painted Metal Carousel Salvage

Located in Forney, TX

A rare, whimsical, and most impressive monumental scale midcentury American traveling carnival hand painted metal ride panel! United States, circa 1940s/1950s, almost certainly fro...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Plywood Carnival Art

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Metal

1950s American Hand-Painted Carnival Ride Panel

$2,500

H 27 in W 76 in D 1.5 in

1950s American Hand-Painted Carnival Ride Panel

Located in Chicago, IL

1950s American hand-painted carnival ride panel.

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1950s North American Primitive Vintage Plywood Carnival Art

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Mirror, Wood

Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s

$8,500

H 12 in W 9 in D 10 in

Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Finely featured carved man's head found in the southern United States. Most likely a late 19th century carnival head featured in a ball or ring toss game.

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Plywood Carnival Art

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Wood

French Carnival Paper-mache Clown Ball Toss Game c.1930-1950

$1,115Sale Price|20% Off

H 30 in W 18.5 in D 5 in

French Carnival Paper-mache Clown Ball Toss Game c.1930-1950

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An antique French carnival clown ball toss game with wooden ball catch numbered 37. Hand crafted, hand painted paper-mache on board. CREATO...

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Plywood Carnival Art

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Paint

Previously Available Items

Carnival Bullseye Game, America, 1900

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H 2.75 in Dm 36 in

Carnival Bullseye Game, America, 1900

Located in Culver City, CA

Carnival Bullseye Game America, 1900 Painted plywood used for the carnival game "drop a punk". 36”dia x 2.75”d Ref. O2130

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20th Century American Plywood Carnival Art

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Plywood, Paint

Vintage Set of Five Small Fairground Double Sided Painted Signs English, 1960s

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H 18.12 in W 13.98 in D 0.4 in

Vintage Set of Five Small Fairground Double Sided Painted Signs English, 1960s

Located in Norwich, England

A set of five colourful vintage small double-sided painted fairground signs. English. Circa 1960. The signs are hand painted on plywood. General sc...

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Plywood Carnival Art

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Plywood

1930-1940 Game Wheel Crown and Anchor from Vancouver PNE Westcoast Amusements

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H 5 in Dm 50 in

1930-1940 Game Wheel Crown and Anchor from Vancouver PNE Westcoast Amusements

Located in Surrey, BC

Beautiful large wall mount game wheel in vibrant colors with spinning capability weasel adapted. Salvaged from the PNE Vancouver.

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1930s Canadian Industrial Vintage Plywood Carnival Art

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Plywood

Early 20th Century English Fairground Panel

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H 40 in W 40 in D 1 in

Early 20th Century English Fairground Panel

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century English fairground panel We are proud to offer a wonderful example of an early 20th century English fairground panel. From a fair...

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1920s British Folk Art Vintage Plywood Carnival Art

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Plywood

Set of English Fairground Amusement Figures

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H 41 in W 23 in L 41 in

Set of English Fairground Amusement Figures

Located in London, GB

We are proud to offer a unique and highly decorative set of double sided English Folk Art fairground ride figures. In the form of 4 mechanics dressed in Esso and BP petrol station ov...

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1950s British Folk Art Vintage Plywood Carnival Art

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Brass

Round Multicolored Dartboard

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H 1 in Dm 24 in

Round Multicolored Dartboard

Located in Nantucket, MA

Painted with concentric multicolored rings on plywood American, circa 1940 Measure: 24" diameter.

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Plywood Carnival Art

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Plywood

Mid-20th Century English Fairground Panels Set

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H 21 in W 24 in D 0.25 in

Mid-20th Century English Fairground Panels Set

Located in London, GB

Mid-20th Century English Fairground Panels Set We are proud to offer a set of 2 rare handmade wooden English mid-20th Century Fairground ride panel s...

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1950s British Folk Art Vintage Plywood Carnival Art

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Plywood

Mid-20th Century English Hand Painted Folk Art Fairground Panels

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H 21 in W 24 in D 0.25 in

Mid-20th Century English Hand Painted Folk Art Fairground Panels

Located in London, GB

Mid-20th century English Fairground panels set. We are proud to offer a set of 3 rare handmade wooden English mid-20th century Fairground ride panel signs. Obtained from a fairgroun...

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1940s British Folk Art Vintage Plywood Carnival Art

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Plywood

Large Penny Pitch Carnival Game Board

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H 2.5 in W 72 in D 59 in

Large Penny Pitch Carnival Game Board

Located in Nantucket, MA

Graphic American flag that’s painted over plywood with a molded edge and surrounding ditches on all four sides to catch the sliding pennies. It originally had legs it is now a pie...

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Mid-20th Century North American Folk Art Plywood Carnival Art

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Plywood, Paint

Carnival Portable Shooting Gallery Game

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H 28.5 in W 40 in D 7.75 in

Carnival Portable Shooting Gallery Game

Located in New Windsor, NY

Portable and painted in primary colors. This oddity was used with an air gun and small corks were used as the bullets. It was used at church carnivals in the 1...

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1960s American Folk Art Vintage Plywood Carnival Art

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Paint, Plywood

c. 1960's Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble Carnival Art

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H 23 in W 24 in D 0.5 in

c. 1960's Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble Carnival Art

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Vintage Flintstones carnival midway ride paintings. Original park paint surface. Found in the Northeastern US. Fred and Barney can't help but put a smile on your face!

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