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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
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.
Object number1995.30.20a,b
MarkingsBlades are marked in metal: "Canadian Flyer / Silver Brazed"; leather soles are stamped: "CANADIAN FLYER"; both blades have a three leaf clover stamped out of the metal.InscribedWritten in black ink on inside of leather interior of both skates is: "KOOPMAN / 6".
Subject Terms
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    On View
    Not on view
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