Skate Collection (page 8)

Two pigs skating on a Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Inside a pop-up Christmas card, showing a woman skating. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1900s

Teddy bear skating on a German New Year postcard. Date: circa 1900s

Latvia. Bone skates. 19th century. Museum of History and Navigation. Riga. Latvia

Aert van der Neer (c. 1603-1677). Winter Landscape with Ice
Aert van der Neer (c. 1603-1677). Landscape painter of the Dutch Golden Age. Winter Landscape with Ice Skating in Amsterdam (1650). Gem?ldegalerie, Berlin. Gemany

Circle of skaters (Skating-Rink) in the circus of the Champs Elysees in Paris. Colored engraving

Snap Playing Card - Man skating, about to trip over another man who has fallen down. circa 1910s

Men skating. circa 1820

People on the ice on a comic Christmas card
Two men on the ice on a comic Christmas card by Ernest Griset, with the thin man falling through and the plump man being saved by his dog. Date: circa 1890s

Jolly Ice Skating Pair
A colourful couple skate together. Date: 1914

Tatler advertisment for Winslows Skates
Advertisement in the Tatler of 27th October 1909 for Winslows Skates, described as the best roller skates possess the maximum of fine qualities and used in all the best rinks throughout the world

Le Pole Nord (North Pole)
Promotional postcard for Le Pole Nord showing a couple in Edwardian dress skating. Date: circa 1900

Snow scene with skaters on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Young woman skating on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Moonlit scene with skaters on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Four ladies and boy on the ice on a Christmas card
Four ladies and a boy in a sailor suit skating on the ice on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Children skating and sledding on a New Year card
Children having fun skating and sledding on a New Year card, with a sentimental verse. Date: circa 1870s

Two girls skating on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Boy and girl skating on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Prince Projatipok of Siam at Murren
Prince Pojatipok, heir to the Siamese throne, learning to ice skate at society ski resort, Murren in the Swiss Alps. The Tatler reports that

Lady Moss jumping a table on ice skates
Lady (Penelope) Moss, the expert skater jumping a table at which sit Miss Moss and Mr Eric Muirsmith, while practising for the Murren Ice Gymkhana. Date: 1928

Cephaloptera Giorna, or Ox Ray, also known as Horned Ray. Date: 1862

Leucoraja fullonica, or Shagreen Ray, also known as Rough Flapper, French Ray and Dun Cow. Date: 1862

Raia radiata, or Starry Ray. Date: 1862

Raia oxyrhynchus, or Burton Skate
Raia oxyrhynchus, also known as Burton Skate, White Skate, Sharp-Nosed Ray, Friar Skate and Mavis Skate. Date: 1862

Dipturus intermedia, or Flapper Skate. Date: 1862

Society at Grosvenor House ice rink, 1929
Fashionable society taking up a fashionable pastime in 1929. An impression of the splendid ice rink at Grosvenor House by Helen McKie. Date: 1929

Bystander masthead 1929, society at an ice rink
Lovely illustrated design by Howard K. Elcock for The Bystander magazines masthead depicting fashionable society at an ice rink

Skating suit from Harrods, 1929
A practical skating suit for wearing to the rinks of fashionable winter resorts. The blouse is of black stockinette, relieved with black and white to match the check skirt

Skating on a frozen pond
A group of young children skate together under winter skies. Artist: Harriet Bennett Date: 1900

Ice skaters skate over a frozen river
Black and white. Ice skaters skate over a frozen river with bridge and trees in the background. The main subject of the photograph is a man skating away from the camera and looking back at it

HMS Skate, British destroyer
HMS Skate (D16), British destroyer. Date: circa 1935

London in Winter - Skating at Princes Skating Club in Knightsbridge. A couple skating, taking tea on the promenade and having ones skates put on under the Band Stand Date: 1914

Dutch couple skating, by Florence Hardy
A Dutch couple skating on a frozen river, by Florence Hardy. Date: early 20th century

Skate Fish American Waters series N39 Allen & Ginter Cigarettes
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Skate Fish American Waters series N8 Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands
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Youth hockey action at Woodland Park in Kalispell, Montana, USA

Circle of skaters (Skating-Rink) in the circus of the Champs Elysees in Paris
Circle of skaters (Skating-Rink) in the circus of the Champs-Elysees in Paris. Colored engraving

ICE SKATING, c1915. Two women seated on the snow putting on their ice skates, in the Washington, D.C. area. Photograph, c1915

NEW YORK: ICE SKATERS. A group of people ice skating in Tuxedo Park, New York. Photograph, early 20th century

ICE SKATER. Mrs. C. R. Pierce ice skating in front of a backdrop
ICE SKATER. Mrs. C.R. Pierce ice skating in front of a backdrop. Photograph, late 19th or early 20th century

ICE SKATERS. Marie O Connell and Lincoln Elkman ice skating together, wearing Santa Claus suits. Photograph, late 19th or early 20th century

ICE SKATING. Zynaide DeLanoy with a group posing while ice skating. Photograph, late 19th or early 20th century

R. L. WHEELER, ICE SKATER. A portrait of R
R.L. WHEELER, ICE SKATER. A portrait of R.L Wheeler, ice skating champion, posing with this medals and trophies. Photograph, late 19th or early 20th century

ICE SKATERS. Two couples ice skating and dancing on the ice: Fred Flake and Flo Coine, and Frank Thompson and Mrs. Matheson. Photograph, late 19th or early 20th century

Canadian City Life
Rideau Canal Skateway - Winterlude festival every February brings out thousands of visitors to skate on the frozen canal which is now a UNESCO world heritage site

Picture No. 11676381
Blonde Ray (composite image) Date:

ICE SKATERS. Two women identified as Celene DuPuy and Abbey Jackson (seated) wearing ice skates, posing at the Reflecting Pool, with the Lincoln Memorial in the background, Washington, D.C

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"Skate: Gliding through Time and Art" Step into the world of skate, where grace meets adventure. From the pages of Perfect Wife: No. X by Joyce Dennys to the vibrant Fishmongers Shop, this captivating activity has captured hearts throughout history. Imagine four frogs gracefully ice skating on a whimsical Christmas card or picture yourself at the Frost Fair on the Thames, beautifully depicted by Pauline Baynes. The Beaver Creek Ski Resort in Colorado offers an enchanting ice rink for those seeking winter thrills in a breathtaking setting. Travel back to 1914 and witness a pair of skilled ice-skaters showcasing their talent during an era filled with elegance and charm. Even earlier, in 1908, Olympic Ice Skaters mesmerized audiences with their incredible skills and athletic prowess. Venturing across continents, Dutch skaters glided effortlessly across frozen waters on the Zuider Zee during the 1800s. Meanwhile, Somerset House in London assembled a seasonal ice rink that became a hub for skaters enjoying early evening sessions against a picturesque backdrop. But it's not just humans who embrace this art form; even dachshunds have been known to take to the ice. Jean-Baptiste-Sim captures their adorable antics on canvas, reminding us that joy can be found even in unexpected places. Lastly, let's not forget about our aquatic friends – skate, stingray, and thornback ray – who elegantly glide beneath ocean waves with unparalleled grace. Whether you're admiring historical depictions or lacing up your own skates today, there is something truly magical about this timeless pastime. So grab your blades and join countless others as we celebrate the beauty – both as an art form and exhilarating experience that transcends time itself.