Skis

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Skis.
Advert from Scottish Ski Club Journal 1937
Description
Pair of Norwegian wooden skis. Simple early binding with toe plate, leather heel strap with metal closure and tin footplate. One ski has two metal strips to repair cracked tip. Holes in tips.
Inscription description
Metal plate with “UMEŅ NYA SKIDFABRIK” then a diamond “UMEA” a diamond. “658” on skis and on sole of tip reads “T H HANSEN OSLO SELECTED BY LILLYWHITES”
Acquisition Method:
Part of collection passed on from Scottish Ski Club
Number of Objects:
1 pair
Related Items:
Provenance:
A bit of a puzzle these skis, as UMEA is actually in Sweden where it looks like these skis were made. They then found their way to Oslo where LIllywhites selected them. Who bought them from Lillywhites and subsequently donated them to the Scottish Ski Club (and ultimately to us) we are not sure, but they have certainly seen some action. The basic Kandahar binding has had some modifications and the wee repair job to one of the skis tells us of a ‘make do and mend’ attitude in the 1920’s and 30’s, rather than the ‘chuck away and buy new’ attitude of today.
Object Production
Production Place:
Oslo
Materials:
wood, metal, leather
Maker:
T H Hansen
Colour:
brown
Dimensions:
210(l) cms At widest part 9.3(w) cms
Object Condition:
Condition Date Check:
28/04/2009
Administration
Accession Number:
688.2008.1
Creator:
Hermione Cooper
Accession Date:
19/12/2008
ID:
1
Category:

Skiing/sledging
Location
Location:
Current Location
Bohuntin
Rules:
Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007