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Charles Eames sketch for carousel pavilion, Record Unit 99 - Office of the Secretary, Records, 1964-1971, Smithsonian Institution Archives.

Charles Eames sketch for carousel pavilion, Record Unit 99 - Office of the Secretary, Records, 1964-1971, Smithsonian Institution Archives.

Charles Eames carousel pavilion model, Smithsonian Institution Archives, neg. no. 2002-2214.

Charles Eames carousel pavilion model, Smithsonian Institution Archives, neg. no. 2002-2214.

Charles Eames carousel pavilion model, Smithsonian Institution Archives, neg. no. 2002-11556.

Charles Eames carousel pavilion model, Smithsonian Institution Archives, neg. no. 2002-11556.

Secretary S. Dillion Ripley commissioned Charles Eames to design a structure for the carousel located on the National Mall. The pavilion was intended to protect it from the elements and allow the carousel to be enjoyed year round.  Although never realized, Eames did produce a sketch and a model of the structure.

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• A Favorite - The Smithsonian Carousel, The Bigger Picture blog, Smithsonian Institution Archives

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