Track spikes

Name/Title

Track spikes

Entry/Object ID

2008.1.25a-c

Description

Pair of black leather track shoes with spiked soles and a spike wrench. The shoes have black laces and a reinforced heel, and dark brown leather soles. These shoes and wrench were used by Laurence Rossi, a student who ran track in high school (Spaulding High School in Barre, Vermont) and college (Norwich University). a -b = Black leather shoes with spiked soles used for running track c= wrench which says, "Gold Smith, Made in the USA, Preferred Trade Mark Product."

Context

These shoes and wrench were part of the Lawrence Rossi (1918-2015) collection and were used by his son, Laurence Rossi. He ran track in both high school (Spaulding High School in Barre) and college (Norwich University).

Acquisition

Accession

2008.1

Source or Donor

Rossi, Nelda G., Rossi, Lawrence K.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1935 - 1940

Dimensions

Width

3-1/4 in

Length

10-1/2 in

Width

1-1/4 in

Length

5-1/2 in

Material

Leather, Cotton, Metal

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Rossi, Lawrence K., Spaulding High School

Related Places

Place

City

Barre City

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America