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Skate, Ice

Object Name:
Skate, Ice
Object ID:
1967.063.47
Place of Origin:
Torrington, CT
Date:
1880-1900
Description:
Pair of ice skates, to fit on shoes. Steel. Top surface of toe plate stamped "EAGLE No 8 / PATENTED / MAY 29 1860 / MAY 30 1876 / UNION HARDWARE Co", and "10 1/2" (size). Trefoil cutout in toe plate. Width is adjustable with a screw, turned by a separate key.
A-B. Skates
C. Key
Material:
Metal
Steel
Dimensions:
H-2 W-3.5 L-11.3 inches
Credit Line:
Gift of Ruth A. Woodbury and Dorcas L. Woodbury
Subjects:
Ice skating
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