Ski, Snow
- Object Name:
- Ski, Snow
- Object ID:
- 2003.040.01
- Creator:
- Farnum, Herbert E. (1872-1940)
- Place of Origin:
- Penacook, NH
- Date:
- circa 1910
- Description:
- Pair of cherry wood snow skis made by Herbert E. Farnum (1872-1940), Penacook, NH, c. 1910. One of two pairs made for his twin sons, Paul and Robert. Very long. Tips curved upward, ending in round finials. One slot cut through width of each ski at center, for straps.
1. 95.5" long. Darker of the pair, from exposure to dirt. Black leather strap, 3/4" wide, inserted through slot, with steel buckle.
2. 95.8" long. Lighter in color (less dirty). No strap. Cracked at slot. - Material:
- Wood
Cherry
Leather - Dimensions:
- W-3.75 L-95.8 D-0.7 inches
- Provenance:
- Herbert E. Farnum (1872-1940) of Penacook was a woodworker who worked for Chandler Eastman, carriage maker, West Concord. According to family tradition, he also worked for Abbot-Downing. He had twin sons, Paul and Robert. Property consigned by Beverly and Bob Smith; Beverly is daughter of Paul Farnum. Robert Farnum was a manager at Concord Dairy.
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase, Katharine Prentis Murphy Fund
- Subjects:
- Ski, Winter sports, Skiing
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