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Skate, Ice

Object number95.25.3 a,b

Manufacturer Alfred Johnson Skate Company

OriginChicago, IL

Mediumsteel; leather; wool; cotton; plastic

Credit LineGift of Edith I. Baum

DescriptionPair of women's speed skates.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (each skate): 7.5 × 3.5 × 15 in. (19.1 × 8.9 × 38.1 cm)
Marks(a,b)
Each skate has engraved text on metal plate under front of boot "MADE BY / ALFRED JOHNSON SKATE Co. / PAT. AUGUST 27, 1918 - No. 1277137 / CHICAGO, U.S.A. / NOT CONNECTED WITH / NESTOR JOHNSON MFG. CO."

Each skate has engraved text on both sides of blade mount at center "SPECIALS".

Each skate has imprinted text on underside of sole at center "5 1/2".

(a)
Black fabric maker label on inside of tongue has embroidered text "Alfred's / ICE SKATES / and SHOES / Chicago USA".

Related institution Nestor Johnson Manufacturing Company

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