Woman's Ice Skates

Dateabout 1990

MediumMachine-stitched leather, fabric, plastic, and white metal

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height including blade x approximate width x depth): 11 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 11 3/4in. (29.2 x 9.5 x 29.8cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Harrison Jenkins

Object number2004.34.20a-b

DescriptionWoman's ice hockey skates made of white leather and black fabric. The skate has a plastic blade mount attached to the sole with metal tacks or rivets; three of these has been replaced. The metal blade is built into the bottom of the blade mount. The left skate has bright orange laces; the left skate has white laces. The interior of the tongue is heavily padded.

NotesHistorical Note: Roxana McAllister played ice hockey at Wesleyan University in about 1990. She is the all-time point, goal, and assist leader. She also holds the single season record for points and goals. (Hudson 7/27/2006)

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