tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post4305722906462936425..comments2024-03-18T20:19:01.812-07:00Comments on Orange County Memories: Knott's Berry Farm MannequinsSteve Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254867681706917705noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-60188760591962696352013-06-20T23:40:39.895-07:002013-06-20T23:40:39.895-07:00IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN PURCHASING A MANNIQUIN ...IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN PURCHASING A MANNIQUIN FROM KNOTTS 1953 CONTACT lafevers60@yahoo.com for more infoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-16011005193708017372013-04-30T00:10:56.879-07:002013-04-30T00:10:56.879-07:00i bought some manniquins and this guy named HANK D...i bought some manniquins and this guy named HANK DOMINICK said he was the guy who made all the manniquins for ,knotts berry farm and started making them in the late 40sAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16511056927306261640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-62308991879616112542011-04-24T04:25:31.332-07:002011-04-24T04:25:31.332-07:00western mankins...mannequins are junk plaster,will...western mankins...mannequins are junk plaster,will fall apart in a month.i got them on ebay.the man is in texas...beware buyers..jay robinson ceder city,ut.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-35681588169067320672010-09-27T23:18:50.058-07:002010-09-27T23:18:50.058-07:00I don't mean to rile anyone, but I grew up thr...I don't mean to rile anyone, but I grew up three blocks from Knott's, across from Cresent Junior High School (now a union hall), on Lemon Circle. I went to Knott's two or three times a week - no entry fee. One exhibit showed a mannequin husband who was about to beat his wife with a whip, the mannequin wife was tied by her hair to the headboard, and her feet tied, her hands up to defend the blows. I was horrified as a kid to see this. Does anyone remember how and when this was dismantled?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10851183201888101471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-36594391202177087242010-03-24T02:42:45.329-07:002010-03-24T02:42:45.329-07:00Anyone interested in cowboy and Indian manikins sh...Anyone interested in cowboy and Indian manikins should check out westernmanikins.com.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-42861913879248890042009-07-07T13:24:45.347-07:002009-07-07T13:24:45.347-07:00I currently work at Knott's, and I can tell yo...I currently work at Knott's, and I can tell you that many of the peek-ins are still there. There's one behind the candy store in Ghost Town, A row of them across from the Ghost Rider's entrance, a Post Office Peek-in across from the double doors of the Craft Barn, and a few more, including 2 men in small rooms near the graveyard and one right next to the Birdcage Theater, where people take pictures inside a coffin.kbf_EBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-51034838580212569382009-05-14T19:01:00.000-07:002009-05-14T19:01:00.000-07:00I too purchased an indian (and a cowboy). A closer...I too purchased an indian (and a cowboy). A closer look shows the eyebrows on the indian have been air brushed, probably not what they did in 1953, or even the 60's but could have been retouched in 80's or 90's at the park or a previous owner and still be authentic. Same goes for the epoxy glue over the nailhead on the neck.It does make me suspicious though. Either way its a great conversation piece and a work of art.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-44829796074271536432009-05-09T18:25:00.000-07:002009-05-09T18:25:00.000-07:00I just bought a mannequin that is
supposed to been...I just bought a mannequin that is<br />supposed to been made by the Nelson<br />Studios in 1953. It's an Indian figure and the person that sold it <br />has the stage couch and other items.<br /> I would be interested in seeing any<br />old photos of the Indians, or any<br />information that's available.troublehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00677870566709418916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-29503329975216244052009-05-09T18:17:00.000-07:002009-05-09T18:17:00.000-07:00We just bought an Indian Mannequin
that was suppos...We just bought an Indian Mannequin<br />that was supposed to have been modeled after a real person in 1953 by Nelson Studios. The person who<br />sold it also has the stage couch and<br />many other items.<br /> What I' m interested in is any <br />photos from that time periodtroublehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00677870566709418916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-24942372585185770322008-06-02T15:18:00.000-07:002008-06-02T15:18:00.000-07:00Anyone out there have any of the old mannequins fr...Anyone out there have any of the old mannequins from Knott's Berry Farm? Wondering how many are out there. Pretty cool piece of history !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-43141007762123357862008-02-28T23:21:00.000-08:002008-02-28T23:21:00.000-08:00My mannequins were not the ones made by West manne...My mannequins were not the ones made by West mannekins. They had the metal tag saying Knott's Berry Farm Mannekins and the date 1955 05 58(I somehow forgot).I Sold 4 to a Ghost town up in Bodfish California(Lake Isabella)and they are now in a old saloon. Pretty neat place.I gave them a great home. I sold 4 other ones privately. I had the best ones you had ever seen.Absolute mint.But I cant place them in a particular place in Knott's but yet they were acquired from there so the mystery is still there. Any info email me at ftk454@aol.com Thanks for keeping the memories alive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-80226807101283071882008-02-19T14:47:00.000-08:002008-02-19T14:47:00.000-08:00I worked at Knott's for years and one with the fam...I worked at Knott's for years and one with the family eating dinner was right next to the candy store in old town, it was of a family eating dinner, with the girls wearing bonnets and eating turkey, I saw it alot as it was right next to the break room. All the dummies are still in the peek ins in old town. These types of dummies were also used alot in old pipe stores else where, so they could be from there too and they were made by west Mannekins. I even see them at antique swapmeets for sale. But none at Knotts is missing. They are the same old ones that have been there forever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-66171140920673394752007-12-19T17:02:00.000-08:002007-12-19T17:02:00.000-08:00I remember the peek-ins. I also remember seeing p...I remember the peek-ins. I also remember seeing post cards sold in the shops, some of which had a photograph of the card player dummies. Just a thought.<BR/>PS.<BR/>Remember the out-house, and the guy with the mirror?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-90358218608554402132007-11-20T10:20:00.002-08:002007-11-20T10:20:00.002-08:00mannequins you may be referring to could be the on...mannequins you may be referring to could be the ones that sat at a very long table and it appeared that they were eating dinner. That I know is no longer in the park.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-72735151810784983582007-09-06T09:16:00.000-07:002007-09-06T09:16:00.000-07:00Hey Chris, I was curious if you ever worked at Kno...Hey Chris, I was curious if you ever worked at Knotts and do you have any or access to any photos of any of the mannequins(dummies)? I am amazed at how hard it is to find any pictures of the them. I have wondered where some of the dummies came from. Im still rusty on who was where and where most of the indians were located. My mannequins are the ones made in 1953.If anyone has any info or pictures on the old cowboy and indian mannequins please let me know.Im considering selling a couple from my collection to a Old Ghost Town here in California. They would look great playing poker just like they did way back when.I might sell acouple more as well. My email is ftk454@aol.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-50598307994465221082007-06-26T00:05:00.000-07:002007-06-26T00:05:00.000-07:00This is in response to the Ronald Reagan Likeness....This is in response to the Ronald Reagan Likeness. I do not remember any or hearing of any Reagan Mannequin. It doesnt mean its not possible but I dont recall. I will see what I can find out. Please email me at ftk454@aol.com ,I put that email in one of the earlier post. I would like to talk with you more on that and etc. Thanks.<BR/>KIRKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-19108625508482016542007-06-25T20:20:00.000-07:002007-06-25T20:20:00.000-07:00I posted this on the main Knotts Berry Farm memori...I posted this on the main Knotts Berry Farm memories thread on this site, but I'll also add it here.<BR/><BR/>My wife pruchased a unique Father's Day gift for me this year..it's a mannequin from Knott's Berry Farms that she bought from an antique type store.<BR/><BR/>The mannequin was advertised as being a likeness of Ronald Reagan that was part of an exhibit at 'the original Knotts Berry Farms'.<BR/><BR/>The mannequin has some likeness to Reagan but you really have to go back to the Death Valley Days Mule Team days (Reagan used to host the show for it's sponsor, Borax) to pick up the likeness. <BR/><BR/>The mannequin looks as if it might have been part of a saloon scene or, perhaps, he was perched up on a chuck wagon -- it's definitely came from an in-doors exhibit.<BR/><BR/>If anyone has information (or a photo!) of such a mannequin in a Knott's Berry Farm exhibit in the past, I'd appreciate hearing about or seeing the photo.<BR/><BR/>The 'Reagan' mannequinis currently stationed at the bar in my den with a whiskey bottle in one hand and a shot glass in the other.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-69163448021889785002007-04-03T21:33:00.000-07:002007-04-03T21:33:00.000-07:00I remember the old Jail and the guy talking. When ...I remember the old Jail and the guy talking. When I was older I caught the guy talking into a microphone but it was in a building in front of the jail or right there somewhere.I watched a couple of kids just wonder how this jailed guy knew what they were wearing.Do you remember the peek-ins with the old cowboys and indians?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-43460164802380848582007-03-28T15:32:00.000-07:002007-03-28T15:32:00.000-07:00When I was a kid, there used to be an old jail in ...When I was a kid, there used to be an old jail in the Ghost Town area behind one of the buildings (in a side alley). And there was a mannequin inside and he would talk to you and say your name, etc. What I didn't know was that there was a man who sat in a window in the front of the building and the parents would go tell them your name and thats how the guy knew your name. When we were kids, we couldn't figure it out. I wonder if that is still there. Sorry, this is a tad off topic from your mannequin topic, but it made me think of that scene.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-32810978383944615382007-03-07T12:15:00.000-08:002007-03-07T12:15:00.000-08:00Hey Chip I know they came from Knotts because of t...Hey Chip I know they came from Knotts because of the receipt and as for age I know one has an ID plate on the neck and says 1964.It also calls it "old west mannekins" . I Thought some of the buildings with peek-ins have been removed or closed up.Did you work there ? Mine are all sitting down characters. Thats another reason I think they were from peek-ins sice they usually sat at tables.I have one more to get from the guy that I swear he said his brother told him it was from the dentist chair. The cowboys teeth are all showing in a big grin or made to just show his teeth.Plus Im rusty but forgot indians being in the calico train ride... Any more info Please email me at ftk454@aol.com <BR/>Thanks a bunch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-38806216521239064182007-03-05T15:33:00.000-08:002007-03-05T15:33:00.000-08:00All the original Ghost Town "peek-ins" are still i...All the original Ghost Town "peek-ins" are still in place -- Mostly with their original dummies. To my knowledge, the only one that's changed is the dummy sitting in the foreground of the barbershop scene, on the east wall. I don't know where your dummies came from. Possibly some of the earlier non-animated characters in the Calico Mine Ride? <BR/><BR/>On a related note: I've seen several eBay auctions for dummies recently, which claim to be from Knott's. However, I really can't place their origins within the Berry Farm. They seem to have been made by a guy who did that kind of work in the 1970s. (I forget his name.)<BR/><BR/>Any additional info you can provide about your dummies would be interesting and appreciated.Chris Jepsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00207321906121901004noreply@blogger.com