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Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1995.30.20a,b  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Ice Skates
Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1995.30.20a,b © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Ice Skates

Dateabout 1965
MediumTooled leather with felt lining and enameled metal hardware and steel blades
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 11 x 10in. (27.9 x 25.4cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard Koopman
Object number1995.30.20a,b
DescriptionPair of white leather woman's figure skates. The white boots are lined with red wool felt and the boots are stitched to leather soles to which the stacked leather heels are mounted; the steel skate blades are riveted to the wooden heel and sole of the boots.
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