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Ice skate
C.W. Wirths and Brothers
1800-1850
Category
Toys and Games
Creator/Artist/Maker
C.W. Wirths and Brothers (Maker)
Place of Origin
Remscheid; Germany; Europe
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Leather
Museum Object Number
1965.1978.001
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1965.1978.001
Object Name
Ice skate
Category
Toys and Games
Creator (Role)
C.W. Wirths and Brothers (Maker)
Place of Origin
Remscheid; Germany; Europe
Origin Notes
The creation location was identified as America by a previous cataloguer [Lorena Baines 2007].
Date
1800-1850
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Side of blade
Inscription: "WIRTHS & BRs", stamped
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Leather
Dimensions (inches)
5.374 (H) x 2.559 (W) x 13.189 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
13.65 (H) x 6.5 (W) x 33.5 (L)