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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 cleats
ProvenanceStephen Van Rensselaer, Williamsburg, VA