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History & Notes: Brought to the United States of America by Mr. Meader's grandfather Mr. Swab.
Description: Pair of metal and wood ice skates worn underneath to user's shoes. Blade curves up beyond toe into a decorative curl. Small protrusions of metal out from foot bed of the skate, possibly for traction.
Object Number: 1951.033.0000
Object: skate, ice
Category: Personal Gear
Circa: 1800
Materials: metal, wood
Donor: W.S. Meader
Description: Pair of metal and wood ice skates worn underneath to user's shoes. Blade curves up beyond toe into a decorative curl. Small protrusions of metal out from foot bed of the skate, possibly for traction.
Object Number: 1951.033.0000
Object: skate, ice
Category: Personal Gear
Circa: 1800
Materials: metal, wood
Donor: W.S. Meader
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