Vintage Hickory Children Ski Poles Antique Ski Poles:Antique Children Ski Poles Vintage laces

Vintage laces

White Metal was used as an "upgrade" from the older wooden snowshoes

but to me - this only adds to the authenticity

By the mid 1920s and on into the 1930s

1930s Northland Ridgetop Skis

Vintage Hickory Children Ski Poles Antique Ski Poles:Antique Children Ski Poles Vintage lacesAntique Childrens Ski Poles c. 1930's, 20th Century Wood, leather, metal 33" tall, 4" basket diameter Vintage Winter Hickory shaft with the 'bark on', rattan and leather baskets. Grips are blue leather strapping in good condition. Single poles were used until about 1910 and made of a hardwood (hickory, willow, oak, etc.) to be sturdy and strong push sticks. In the 1920s, bamboo shafts became popular because they were lighter weight and still strong.