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We use the Muncie skate of Muncie, Ind

Description: Probable date based on history of when Muncie Skates were manufactured and advertised. Thad A. Neely patented the Muncie roller skate model in 1882. Advertisements appear on Newspapers.com from 1883 for the Muncie adjustable skate. Printer, J.M.W. Jones was active from 1867-1905. "We Use the Muncie Skate of Muncie, Ind." --text, top of print. "Grand Roller Skating Assemblies." --text, bottom of print. "Lith. by the J.M.W. Jones S&P. Chicago." --text, center, bottom of margin.
Type: Visual Materials(Opens in new tab)
Date: approximately 1882-1885
Call number: priHHC_SPO_0000076
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We use the Muncie skate of Muncie, Ind

Visual Materials

Printer: J.M.W. Jones Stationery & Printing Co., Chicago (Ill.).

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Brattleboro roller skating rink, Elliot street

Visual Materials

Image of an advertisement by the Brattleboro Roller Skating Rink for Samuel Winslow's Vineyard roller skates. Print includes people of all ages shown roller skating inside a two-story venue. People are dressed in fashionable attire with hats, gloves, and bonnets while skating on the rink. The second story balcony includes people shown seated, conversing, and listening to the live band performing near them.

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Walden skating rink : Thursday, April 6, 1893

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Image of an advertisement by Clay & Richmond announcing a roller-skating race at Walden Skating Rink. Central image is of a man and woman skating arm-in-arm while a young girl wearing a sash and gold medals skates in front. Decorative motifs are used throughout the borders of the colorful print.

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Hudson roller skating rink Wednesday even'g, May 21 : they are coming! Wilson Bros. The great bicycle riders!

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Image of a poster announcing a bicycle event performed by the Wilson Bros. at the Hudson Roller Skating Rink. Music at the event was performed by the Hudson Skating Rink Bank with T.J. Manning as leader. The venue was managed by E.S. Locke. Center of the print includes an engraved image of two men theatrically riding a "Star Machine" bicycle, also called the American Star Bicycle or the Pony Star; the bicycle is a reverse penny-farthing. Text includes admission information and a review from the American Roller about the Wilson Bros.

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Barney & Berry's genuine New York club and American rink skates

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Image of an advertisement for ice skates by retailer Barney & Berry. The central image depicted within the decorative title is of a large silver ice-skate. The gold-foiled title and ice-skate are enclosed around an ornately decorated and bejeweled red championship belt. The belt reads, "Champion Skates of America," and is locked with a key that reads, "July 23d. 1867." Below the belt are images of cascading ice that stream down towards two vignettes, one on the left of the print and one on the right. Image on the left is titled, "Interior of Skating Rink, Hervey & Johnsons Patent," and includes an image of people ice-skating underneath an architectural dome. Image on the right is titled, "Exterior of Skating Rink, Hervey & Johnsons Patent," and includes a street view of a dome-shaped building with images of pedestrians walking and traveling by horse-drawn sleighs.

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The California Indians

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Image contains eight vignettes depicting California Native Americans engaged in various activities and customs. The text in the center of the image describes each vignette. "Anthony & Baker SC."text, bottom of every vignette. "C. Nahl del."--text, bottom lower right and lower center vignettes. "Excelsior Print."--text, below image. A few handwritten words are on the verso of the sheet. Paper color: blue.

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