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

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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