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"Automobile Skate"

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Collection Type

  • Toys and games

GUSN

GUSN-223531

Description

Roller skates with metal frames. Five inch wheels placed behind heel and in front of toe. Metal bracket for heel of shoe is lined with leather which buckles in front of ankle. Frame has screw to adjust length (nine to twelve inches).

Details

Descriptive Terms

roller skates
metal
leather
Skate, Roller

Inscription

"AUTOMOBILE/SKATE/ EXTENSION 9 to 12 IN." (Engraved)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5 x 3 1/8 x 20 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1941.1301AB

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