Collection Highlights
The Funeral of Ulysses Grant
Date:
1885
Object Number:
PR.020.98.1
Medium:
Photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ice skates (pair)
Object Number:
1941.230ab
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Wood, metal, canvas
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 2 3/8 in. ( 4.4 x 6 cm )
Marks:
impressed: on blades: "Union Hardware/ the Donohogue Racing Skate/ Torrington, Ct."
Description:
Pair of ice skates with long blades fitted directly into entire length of long, red-stained wooden bases; screws to fit into heels of boots, points at ball of foot; canvas binding fit through horizontal slots in base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Alexander J. Wall
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
