Skate, Ice
37.31.1a-b
from the collection of
Title
Swedish Ice Skates made in 1780 at Lima, SwedenCreation Date
1780Dimensions
2 in H x 2.5 in W x 14.5 in L Item (Overall)
Count
2Description
Pair of ice skates made in Sweden. The skates are have wood platforms with steel blades. The blades curl at the tips. There are remnants of leather straps on both skates."Made by Mrs. Albert Carlson's great-great grandfather in 1780 at Lima, Sweden, using Swedish steel. Have been used down to the present generation 1937". - Original Clay County Historical Society Record, 1937.