Pair of Ice Skates Used by Henry Ford, 1920-1935
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Artifact Overview
Born in 1863, Henry Ford grew up during a time when ice skating was particularly popular. Ford wore these boot skates in the 1920s and 1930s while skating on a frozen pond on his Fair Lane property. He even built a log skating house to warm up in during breaks from skating.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Ice skate
Date Made
1920-1935
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.1510.102
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. From the Estate of Henry and Clara Ford.
Material
Leather
Alloy steel
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Length: 12.5 in
Inscriptions
inside skate:
Hanan & Son / New York / 9
on woven tab at back of ankle:
Hanan & Son
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