Antique Swedish Primitive Skis vintage home decor Early American Snowshoes

Early American Snowshoes

They feature hand braided cotton bindings

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Tail Shape: Original radial design with 60/40 rocker

Antique Swedish Primitive Skis vintage home decor Early American SnowshoesAntique Swedish Skis 1850 1900, 18th 19th century Wood, Metal (nails), Leather 84"l x 3. 25"w x 2. 5"h Vintage Winter Unique Swedish primitive snow skis. Beautiful engraved tops, "ridge top" contour to help stiffen and reduce schuss slap. Many early skis found in Norway, Sweden, etc. featured tips at both ends to allow a broken ski to still be used; simply turn the ski around and off you go. This pair is in good condition for their age. Note that one