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VICTORIAN PERAMBULATOR MUSEUM
MUSEUM DESCRIPTION
The only museum of its kind in the world offering more than 200 antique baby carriages (perambulators). The world's largest known collection of early wicker baby and doll carriages. Handmade from natural fibers and fashioned into intricate, ornate designs and distinctive shapes, each carriage is a work of art. Unique displays of pre-1900 children's sleds, dolls, velocipedes, farm wagons, toys, books, games and many other items are also on exhibit.
This truly is a one of a kind museum with two remarkable owners. The owners of the museum, Judy and Janet, are twins who have and are dedicating their lives to the preservation of the victorian era. Nestled in a tiny town of Jefferson, Ohio the museum has been in existence over twenty (20) years.
ART
The Victorian Perambulator Museum and internationally recognized artist, Art Fronckowiak showcased the first exhibition of "CARRIAGES IN NATURE" in 2005. The exhibit consisted of six (6) original paintings combining carriages in their natural surroundings. The subjects in nature included the Beauty in Flight, Crimson Glory, Mirror Image, Sea Breeze, Venetian Splendor & Peacock Lane.
In 2007 the second exhibition of "CARRIAGES IN NATURE" were revealed. This exhibit consisted of seven (7) more original paintings. The subjects Bon Voyage, Knob Hill, Sunday Stroll,Old Glory, Thundering Niagara, Home for the Holiday & Dreams Do Come True.
The artist giclee's and prints are available click on the Gallery tab for more pictures.
The museum also sells postcards and calendars based on the paintings. See Gallery tab for more pictures.
To purchase art work: Click on the Contact tab above, specify which painting you wish to purchase. (Arrangements will be made)
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Art Fronckowiak was voted Best Florida Artist in 1995 and named to Who’s Who in American Art in 1997, Fronckowiak’s distinctive style and technique is immediately recognized. His work has received wide recognition, numerous awards and has been exhibited extensively. Art Fronckowiak’s studio and home is in Venice, Florida.
MUSEUM STORE
Offers 14k gold miniature carriage ornaments designed after the rare antique baby carriages ($19.95 plus tax & postage/per carriage). Click on the Gallery tab for more pictures.
Perfect gifts for collecting and the holidays!
To purchase miniatures: Click on the Contact tab above, specify which carriage(s) you wish to purchase. (Arrangements will be made)
For information pertaining to a carriage on its value, name, etc. Please forward a self-addressed stamped envelope, pictures, description or label information, your contact information along with $25 made payable to: "Victorian Perambulator Museum".
Victorian Perambulator Museum
26 E. Cedar Street
Jefferson, OH 44047
(Located one hour between Cleveland, Ohio and Erie, PA)
(440) 576-9588
Owners: Judith Kaminski and Janet Pallo
Admission: Adults $5.00, children $4.00
Open: January - April = By appointment (please call)
May = Saturdays 11AM - 5PM
June - August = Wednesdays & Saturndays 11AM - 5PM
Sept. - Dec. = Saturdays 11AM - 5PM
Groups (6+) = All year by appointment
Bonus: Annual Christmas Program - December 6, 2007
(call for reservations)
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Send E-Mail to: carlapallo@hotmail.com
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