Skate Collection (#11)

Ice sailing on skates, 19th century
Ice sailing on skates, 19th-century artwork. The skater is using a kite-like apparatus to use the wind to sail across the ice

ICE SKATERS, c1856. A scene with people ice skating on the Delaware River, possibly near the Philadelphia Navy Yard, during the coldest winter on record at the time, of 1856. Color lithograph, c1856

ICE SKATING, c1859. People ice skating on Jamaica Pond, West Roxbury, Massachusetts. Color lithograph, c1859

WINTER PASTIME, 1870. Lithograph, 1870, by Currier & Ives

GEUR2A-00029
Dutch woman skating, 1600s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a 17th-century illustration

Skating by John Hassall
A group of boys enjoy some rough and tumble while sledging and skating in the snow

Homeward Bound by Ethel Parkinson
Homeward Bound -- three children make their way home across the ice. Two boys are skating, while a little girl sits on a sled, cradling her doll. One of the boys is carrying a large holly branch

Winter Sport in Switzerland
Holiday-makers enjoying the winter season at Murren in Switzerland. Commander and Mrs Locker-Lampson pose on their sledge whilst Viscount Gort and Dr. and Mrs Walpole seem happy on their skis

He who hesitates is lost, by Florence Hardy
A Dutch boy and girl skating on a frozen lake. The boy holds a bunch of mistletoe in his hand. The greeting reads " Wishing you every Happiness."

The Winter-Sports Season
Attractive garbs for snowy hills: Miss Marie Lancret, the pretty Parisian actress chamingly arrayed for the ski or the skate

The Hostess who Invited a few Friends to Skate in her Privat
Humorous illustration by H.M. Bateman showing a distraught society lady, aghast at the sight of her house guests standing chest deep in the not very frozen lake she had encouraged them to skate upon

A skater and her poem by Florence Hardy
Away away, come follow me! For the North, wind blows, and the smooth ice glows, where the merry skaters be. A skater attempts to convince her friends to join her and come skating

A Passive Resistance by Florence Hardy
Two Dutch children skate on an icy lake as the girl ignores the boys gentle courtship

Skating girls by Florence Hardy
Four girls, dressed in pretty early Victorian dresses, bonnets and muffs, hold hands as they skate together

The Silvery Moon by Florence Hardy
Two children dressed in clown and Pierrot costumes, skate together under a silver moon

Children playing in the snow
Lovely illustration showing children having fun during the winter, ice skating, sledging, building snowmen and, rather more alarmingly, building fires!

Christmas children skating by Florence Hardy
Three small children, looking very festive in their matching green elfin capes skate together across a frozen pond

Winter girl 1814 by Florence Hardy
A small girl dressed in a fetching red Regency style dress and bonnet skates skilfully across a frozen pond managing to hold both a fur muff and a bunch of holly simultaneously

Skating Girls by Florence Hardy
Three little girls, dressed identically in red coats and carrying fur muffs with matching hats skate across a frozen pond

Christmas children by Florence Hardy
A quintet of children in winter jerseys and pointed caps skate in unison on a pond holding bunches of holly in a very festive manner

The Humorist Christmas Number 1938 - An Ice Proposal
Front cover illustration by William Heath Robinson featuring a group of skaters on a frozen pond. A man etches a question mark on the ice with his skates and his girlfriend responds

Mr & Mrs Syers
Florence " Madge" Syers skating with her husband and coach Edgar Syers at the Princes Skating Club in aid of Our Dumb Friends League

Skating on St. Jamess Park lake during winter of 1947
A cheerful crowd disporting on the ice in front of Buckingham Palace. During one of the coldest winters experienced by Britain, nearly all London lakes were available for skaters

Weight & See / Whr
The New Safety Ice-Tester for testing under comfortable conditions the capacity of the ice to bear the weight of the average British citizen

Skating in Central Park, New York, 1865
Engraving showing a night scene on the lake in Central Park, New York, during the winter of 1864-5. New Yorkers were able to skate in the darkness with the help of artificial lighting

Skating Xmas Early 19C
A Christmas skating party in the countryside

Bowmouth Guitarfish - also known as: Sharkfin Guitarfish, Shark Ray and Mud Skate South West Pacific
VT-5495 Shark RAY / Bow Mouth Guitarfish - very rare South West Pacific, New South Wales, Australia Rhina ancylostoma Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Bowmouth guitarfish swimming - Also known as: Sharkfin guitarfish, shark ray and mud skate South West Pacific
VT-5496 Bowmouth guitarfish swimming - Also known as: Sharkfin guitarfish, shark ray and mud skate South West Pacific Rhina ancylostoma Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal

Thornback Skate - eye
PM-6346 EYE OF THORNBACK RAY SKATE Raja clavata Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Longnose Skate On sea floor, depth 180-2040 Ft. Deep Sea: Alaska to Mexico
KEL-979 Longnose Skate On sea floor, depth 180-2040 Ft. Deep Sea: Alaska to Mexico Raja rhina Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Big Skate San Pedro Bay, California
KEL-112 SKATE - TRANSPARENT SKIN San Pedro Bay, California Raja binoculata Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Skating Switchback 1909
Daring roller skaters risking life and limb to have a go on the " Skating Switchback", part of the Empress Skating Rink at Earls Court, London. Up to 4200 could skate on this rink

Hyde Park Skating 1901
Londoners skate on the Serpentine in Hyde Park

Royal Albert Skate 1851
EQUIPMENT A Royal Albert skate by Marsden & Co

Roller-Skate Wedding
Jolly Berliners celebrate a wedding on roller-skates; one chap has fallen, whilst a portly lady looks wobbly - the bride and groom skate on

Roller-Skating / Chatterbx
A doubtful turn Two young men skate on the pavement in the city

Skating at St Leonards
Elegant men and women skate on a rink at the American Palace Pier, St Leonards-on-sea

Vionnet Coat 1922
Three-quarter length brown coat by Madeleine Vionnet with matching hat

Ice Skating / 1850
A gentleman helps a lady skate around the frozen river

Trying the Ice /
Two Norwegian children prudently try the thickness of the ice on a pond before venturing to skate on it - and just as well, for it cracks ! Date: 1909

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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.