Skates, Roller

Object/Artifact

The McFaddin-Ward House Museum

Name/Title

Skates, Roller

Description

Metal construction with two rubber shock-absorbing disk on bottom; partial leather straps; four wheels contain metal bearings; adjustable toe piece

Context

The McFaddins owned a roller skating rink on the corner of Broadway and Willow sometime before 1920. This pair of skates is probably from that rink. Grooves from the skates can be seen in the floorboards of the back hall on the third floor of the house.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Richardson Ball-Bearing Skate Co.

Date made

circa 1910

Place

City

Chicago, IL

State/Province

Illinois

Country

United States

* Untyped Place

North America

Notes

Patent date December 10, 1907. Display date circa 1910.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Top side of metal toe

Transcription

Richardson, Patented, U.S.A., and abroad, Chicago

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Type

Makers Mark

Location

On each wheel

Transcription

Richardson

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Bottom of metal toe

Transcription

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Metal buckle

Transcription

Pat. Dec. 10, 07

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Dimensions

Height

10.2 cm

Width

9.5 cm

Length

29.2 cm

Material

Wood, Leather, Rubber