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- Ice Skates, 1866-1870 -
- 1866-1870
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Ice Skates, 1866-1870
- Ice Skates, 1896-1905 - Skates with wooden platforms cracked and needed frequent repairs. Manufacturers began developing metal skates in the 1870s and 1880s, but initially these skates still required straps and buckles. Eventually all-metal clamps and screws successfully held the skates to your shoes. In the 1890s, Barney & Berry patented this skate that could be "stepped into" and hooked around your shoes.
- 1896-1905
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Ice Skates, 1896-1905
Skates with wooden platforms cracked and needed frequent repairs. Manufacturers began developing metal skates in the 1870s and 1880s, but initially these skates still required straps and buckles. Eventually all-metal clamps and screws successfully held the skates to your shoes. In the 1890s, Barney & Berry patented this skate that could be "stepped into" and hooked around your shoes.
- Ice Skates, 1863-1870 - 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.
- 1863-1870
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Ice Skates, 1863-1870
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.
- Henry Ford Ice Skating, 1918 - Henry Ford was photographed while ice skating in January 1918. Ford embraced physical fitness and remained active throughout his life. He enjoyed cross-country walks in warm weather, and ice skating in the winter. Ford sometimes carried a pedometer to track his steps during the workday. Wherever he was, he was always on the move.
- January 01, 1918
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Henry Ford Ice Skating, 1918
Henry Ford was photographed while ice skating in January 1918. Ford embraced physical fitness and remained active throughout his life. He enjoyed cross-country walks in warm weather, and ice skating in the winter. Ford sometimes carried a pedometer to track his steps during the workday. Wherever he was, he was always on the move.
- Sonja Henie Ice Skating, circa 1940 -
- circa 1940
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Sonja Henie Ice Skating, circa 1940
- Hallmark "Ice-Skating Owl" Christmas Ornament, 1985 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1985
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Hallmark "Ice-Skating Owl" Christmas Ornament, 1985
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Ice Skating at Belle Isle, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1900 - Outdoor ice skating is a popular cold weather activity in the northern United States. Adults and children could rent skates from the Belle Isle Pavilion and skate on adjacent Lake Takoma on Belle Isle in Detroit, Michigan.
- circa 1900
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Ice Skating at Belle Isle, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1900
Outdoor ice skating is a popular cold weather activity in the northern United States. Adults and children could rent skates from the Belle Isle Pavilion and skate on adjacent Lake Takoma on Belle Isle in Detroit, Michigan.
- Pair of Ice Skates Used by Henry Ford, 1920-1935 - 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.
- 1920-1935
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Pair of Ice Skates Used by Henry Ford, 1920-1935
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.
- Barney and Berry's Catalogue of Ice Skates for 1894-95 - Ice skating became popular in the United States in the second half of the 19th century. Barney & Berry of Norwich, Connecticut, was one of the top innovators and manufacturers of ice skates. Sporting goods, hardware, and toy stores chose models and styles from this 1894-1895 wholesale catalog to sell at retail.
- 1894-1895
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Barney and Berry's Catalogue of Ice Skates for 1894-95
Ice skating became popular in the United States in the second half of the 19th century. Barney & Berry of Norwich, Connecticut, was one of the top innovators and manufacturers of ice skates. Sporting goods, hardware, and toy stores chose models and styles from this 1894-1895 wholesale catalog to sell at retail.
- Book, "Handbook of Winter Sports," 1879 - Late-nineteenth-century sportswriter Henry Chadwick was an advocate for exercise and healthy activities. He is best known for his promotion of baseball, but encouraged Americans to participate in all types of sports. In 1879, he authored <EM>Hand Book of Winter Sports</EM>. The book instructs readers on how to play and enjoy several seasonal activities, including skating, curling, ice boating and American football.
- 1879
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Book, "Handbook of Winter Sports," 1879
Late-nineteenth-century sportswriter Henry Chadwick was an advocate for exercise and healthy activities. He is best known for his promotion of baseball, but encouraged Americans to participate in all types of sports. In 1879, he authored Hand Book of Winter Sports. The book instructs readers on how to play and enjoy several seasonal activities, including skating, curling, ice boating and American football.