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Gift of Harrison Jenkins, 2004.34.8, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain
Woman's Ice Skate
Gift of Harrison Jenkins, 2004.34.8, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain

Woman's Ice Skate

Dateabout 1993
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (approximate height including blade x width x depth of blade): 9 1/2 x 4 x 11 1/4in. (24.1 x 10.2 x 28.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Harrison Jenkins
DescriptionWoman's white figure skate, with a one-inch heel on the brown sole. A white metal blade is mounted to the sole with four screws on the heel and eight screws on the ball of the foot.
Object number2004.34.8
MarkingsThere are three stamps on one side of the blade: "John Wilson / SHEFFIELD / ENGLAND" is toward the back; "Pattern 99" is in the middle; and an image of a greyhound over the words "TRADE MARK" is toward the front.

Stamped on the metal blade mount that affixes to the sole of the boot is, "HH 914".
NotesHistorical Note: Alanna Terhune attended Enfield High School and was a figure skater in about 1993. She competed in 35 United States Figure Skating competitions, winning twenty gold medals, six silver medals, and seven bronze medals. (Hudson 7/27/2006)
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Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1995.30.20a,b  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
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