Snow Skates

Name/Title

Snow Skates

Entry/Object ID

2020.22.3a-b

Description

Two "snow skates" that are formed like small skis. Each consists of a thin plank of red-painted wood that is bent up at the front. A metal pan and black patch are attached to go between the wearer's shoes and the plank, and the skates strap over the shoe with strips of brown leather that tie together at the ends.

Context

Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT

Acquisition

Accession

2020.22

Source or Donor

Herrmann, Charles

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company

Date made

circa 1930 - circa 1940

Place

Town

Brandon

County

Rutland County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Ski, Snow

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Gear, Skiing

Nomenclature Class

Sports Equipment

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Material

Wood, Metal, Leather