Ice Skates
Date1780-1830
OriginAmerica or England
MediumWood and iron
Dimensions#1: OL: 12 in x OW: 2 3/4 in x OH: 4 7/8 in
#2: OL: 11 3/4 in x OW: 2 in x OH: 5 in
#2: OL: 11 3/4 in x OW: 2 in x OH: 5 in
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number2016-106,1&2
DescriptionA pair of ice skates made of shaped wooden platform with hand forged blades having rattail curled ends. One skate is missing one screw on the bottom. Each skate has leather straps at the front and rear of the piece.
1790-1820
ca. 1800
