Ice Skates, 1863-1870
THF802180 / Ice Skates, 1863-1870
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Artifact Overview
In the 1860s, manufacturers in the United States produced skates of various sizes, with lacquered wood platforms, tempered steel blades, leather straps and buckles, and metal spikes in the heels. Douglas, Rogers & Co., originally a manufacturer of steam engine parts, added skates to their line of products in 1863.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Ice skate
Date Made
1863-1870
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
25.144.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant Material)
Steel (Alloy)
Color
Gray (Color)
Brown
Dimensions
Width: 2 in
Length: 8.75 in
Inscriptions
on blade:
DOUGLAS, ROGERS & CO., NORWICH, CT / STEEL TEMPERED PAT'D MAR 17, 1863
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