Ice Skate
Date1790-1820
OriginAmerica (probably)
MediumBrass, maple, iron
DimensionsOH:4 1/2";OW:2 1/4";OL:12"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1935-103,1
DescriptionIce skate Maple, Iron, Brass; originally one of pair; steel blade fitted to bottom of wooden shoe piece and is bent upward in "C" curve tapering out to brass acorn terminal; wooden shoe pieces are slotted on underside to accomodate straps to go over shoes; iron screws which secure blades to show piece extend through wooden member at front and back forming cleatsProvenanceStephen Van Rensselaer, Williamsburg, VA
1780-1830
1765-1780
1700-1720
1809-1814 (movement); ca. 1825 (case)
1770-1780
