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Strauss racing skates
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| Description | Men's steel blade racing skates with ankle-height quilted leather shoes. The skates were awarded to Raymond ("Speed King") Kelly by the "St. Paul Dispatch and Pioneer Press" on 14 February 1921 at the Como Ice Rink in St. Paul, Minnesota, for winning first place in the Class A 440 yard dash. The blades are riveted to the shoes. Made by the renowned skate blade manufacturer J.E. Strauss in St. Paul. |
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| Quantity | 2 items |
| Format | Content Category: artifacts |
| Measurements | 38 centimeters length blade 21 centimeters height overall 19 centimeters width Both skates together. |
| Nomenclature | Ice skates |
| Creation | Made by: Strauss, Mr. John Edward Sr. Made by: Strauss Skates and Bicycles Made in Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States |
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Used by: Kelly, Private Raymond F. Made in Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States Used in Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States Used in Como Park Sports & Recreation. Winter Sports |
| Dates | Creation: Approximately 1921 Use: Exactly 02/14/1921 Awarded to donor on this day. |
| Credit Line | Minnesota Historical Society Collections, Gift of Raymond 'Speed King' Kelly |
| Holding Type | 3D Objects |
| ID Number | 9902.20.A,B |
