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- Pennant, "Shipstads & Johnson Ice Follies," 1960 -
- 1960
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Shipstads & Johnson Ice Follies," 1960
- 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
- Collections - Artifact
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.
- 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
- Collections - Artifact
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.
- 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
- Collections - Artifact
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.
- Pocket Skating Lantern, 1875-1890 - Ice skating became popular in the United States in the second half of the 19th century. Before ice skating became a mostly indoor pastime, skating took place on frozen ponds and rivers at all hours. Lighting companies such as R.E. Dietz patented small kerosene lanterns for nighttime skaters, particularly women.
- 1875-1890
- Collections - Artifact
Pocket Skating Lantern, 1875-1890
Ice skating became popular in the United States in the second half of the 19th century. Before ice skating became a mostly indoor pastime, skating took place on frozen ponds and rivers at all hours. Lighting companies such as R.E. Dietz patented small kerosene lanterns for nighttime skaters, particularly women.
- Ice Skates, 1866-1870 -
- 1866-1870
- Collections - Artifact
Ice Skates, 1866-1870
- Pennant, "Shipstads & Johnson Ice Follies," 1940-1965 -
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Shipstads & Johnson Ice Follies," 1940-1965
- 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
- Collections - Artifact
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.
- 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
- Collections - Artifact
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.