Name/Title
Roller skate casesEntry/Object ID
2024.04.79Description
Two metal, hinged carrying cases for roller skates. The both cases have reinforced edges and corners, a pair of latch closures, a keyed lock and leather handle. Both case have a red-and-white striped paper lining.
The all-black case includes a pair of "The Betty Lytle Model A 10" white skates with wooden wheels. A brand imprint on the lock flap identifies the manufacturer as the Eagle Lock Company of Terryville, Connecticut. The skates are a pair of ankle-high, white leather "Betty Lytle Model A / 10 / Roloway-Cleve 9 / T223295" Each skate has four wooden wheels branded "Ware Bros Chicago"
The red and white case is empty. Its latches, locks and corner protect have or had a gold-tone finish.Context
These cases were used to carry roller skates, very possibly to the Big Pavilion or the East Shore Pavilion Skating Rink. The cases are battered, suggesting they were well used by exuberant youths.
Betty Lytle (1916-1973) was a roller skating celebrity who was at the height of her fame in the 1940s. The Ware Brothers Chicago Roller Skate Company manufactured skates from 1905 to the 1990s.Collection
Sports, 1909 Big Pavilion -1960, ChildhoodCataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
Accession
2024.04Acquisition Method
Found in CollectionDimensions
Height
11 inWidth
15 inDepth
6 inLocation
* Untyped Location
Sec 5E Shelf S10Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Goodrich Transit Co. warehouse/East Shore Pavilion Skating Rink/Brittian Boatyard, Big Pavilion 1909-1960Create Date
August 19, 2024Update Date
August 20, 2024
