Name/Title
PETERS' SKI SKATES AND BOXEntry/Object ID
94.25.1.6Description
Ski Skates and Box--A pair of Peters' Ski Skates with box. a-b) Wood skates with wood runner and curved ends painted red. Wood blocks, painted red, with adjustable metal foot brace and fabric belt, white with pink stripes, and metal belt clasp. Blocks nailed to the runner. Decals depicting the company logo in blue and yellow at the outside ends. Good condition; c) Paper box with drawn color image of persons using the ski skates and company name and logo with patent date of 1928, as well as model number of 601. Fair condition with one end flap missing, paper torn, wrinkled, acid stained, and other stains. Decal logo on the skates, as well as two sides of the box; slogans on the box sides include, "Safe for Children--Fun for All!"; "No need of ice, no danger of drowning/Used wherever there is even a light snow/Safe--fascinating fun"; and "Made of hardwood/Grooved on bottom/Adjustable -- strong -- durable"Lexicon
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Sports, Skiing, SkatingSearch Terms
Sports Equipment, Skates
