Antique Snowshoes - Patented 1903 JBCVintageshed This Snow Skimmer by Marina

This Snow Skimmer by Marina of Racine Wisconsin is complete with its original nylon braided rope red painted wooden handle

The serial numbers (and paint job) do not match

Antique Northland Ski MFG

The snowshoes are vintage Canadian from the 1940s-1950s

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 This Snow Skimmer by MarinaVintage 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