Skate, Ice
- Object Name:
- Skate, Ice
- Object ID:
- 2006.046.14
- Date:
- 1890-1900
- Description:
- Pair of ice skates used by Dr. Ralph Clinton Larrabee (1870-1935) of Boston, MA. Wooden soles (probably mahogany) with brass edges attached with steel screws. Two-piece open leather uppers with straps and buckles (three on front, one on back). Hollow-ground steel blades, curving up to front. Unmarked.
A. Ice skate, buckles on left.
B. Ice skate, buckles on right. - Material:
- Wood
Mahogany
Metal
Steel
Brass
Leather - Dimensions:
- H-5 W-2.3 L-10.4 inches
- Provenance:
- Ralph Clinton Larrabee (1870-1935) was a Boston physician, photographer, hiker, winter climber, and a leading member of the Appalachian Mountain Club. He was a two-term president of the AMC and chairman of its Guide Book Committee for many years.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of David and Katherine Larrabee in memory of Ralph C. Larrabee and Martin G. Larrabee
- People:
- Larrabee, Ralph C. (1870-1935)
- Subjects:
- Ice skating
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