Primitive Bone Skates (engraving)

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Primitive Bone Skates (engraving)

3629728 Primitive Bone Skates (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Primitive Bone Skates. Illustration from The Book of Days (W R Chambers, c 1870). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

Media ID 22985542

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Skates Skating

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a fascinating piece of history - Primitive Bone Skates. The engraving, created by an English School artist in the 19th century, takes us back to a time when ice skating was still in its early stages. These skates, made entirely from bone, represent the ingenuity and resourcefulness of our ancestors. The image is taken from The Book of Days, written by W R Chambers around 1870. It offers us a glimpse into the past and allows us to appreciate how far we have come in terms of technological advancements. With this digitally cleaned version, we can now examine every intricate detail with clarity. The primitive bone skates depicted here are not only historically significant but also visually striking. They remind us that even before modern materials like steel were available for skate blades, people found ways to glide across icy surfaces for both practical purposes and leisurely enjoyment. As we gaze upon this image, it's hard not to imagine what life must have been like during those early days of ice skating. Perhaps these skates were used on frozen lakes or ponds as families gathered together for winter festivities. This artwork serves as a reminder of our shared human experience and the timeless joy found in simple pleasures such as gliding over frozen water. With Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection bringing this historical gem to light once again, we are given an opportunity to appreciate the beauty and significance behind these primitive bone skates – relics that connect us directly to our past.

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