Patent No. 76465. Stilt Skates. 1 Guaranteed to break a leg (it looks like a crutch doesn’t it?) and to keep your feet warm in the process! Patent No. 7387 Roller Skate. Ah, this is better. At least, you can’t fall far! (This was exhibited at the 1876 Centennial).

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Patent No. 76465. Stilt Skates. 1 Guaranteed to break a leg (it looks like a crutch doesn’t it?) and to keep your feet warm in the process! Patent No. 7387 Roller Skate. Ah, this is better. At least, you can’t fall far! (This was exhibited at the 1876 Centennial).

[ca. January 1939]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

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