Antique Snowshoes - Patented 1903 JBCVintageshed Excellent vintage ski boots

Excellent vintage ski boots

Oregon in the early 1920's

Antique Northland Ski MFG

The serial numbers (and paint job) do not match

These particular boots have been professionally cleaned and hand polished with a traditional European wax and show a wonderful patina

Antique Snowshoes - Patented 1903 JBCVintageshed Excellent vintage ski bootsVintage Trapper Maple Sap Collecting Snowshoes c. 1920's 40's, 20th century Wood, Babiche, Metal 39. 5"l x 11"w x 2"h Vintage Winter A wonderful example of the creativity involved in hand making snowshoes. For some reason I have found this particular style of snowshoe associated with the maple sap industry. Perhaps their durable design suited the daily abuse inflicted by maple sap farmers. I have also seen old photos of gold rush snowshoes fashioned