Ice skates

Object Number: 
1949.263ab
Date: 
1850-1900
Medium: 
Steel
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 3/4 x 12 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 4.4 x 31.1 x 5.7 cm )
Description: 
Pair of ice skates with wooden bases and blades with curved tips; leather straps fitted through slots in bases; screw at heel and three spikes at toe to hold boot in place.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. Anne Nicoll Wightman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group