Antique Snowshoes - Patented 1903 JBCVintageshed An absolutely beautiful photo of

An absolutely beautiful photo of Mt

Baskets are made of a bent rattan with leather lacing and metal stays

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

Oregon in the early 1920's

Antique Snowshoes - Patented 1903 JBCVintageshed An absolutely beautiful photo ofVintage 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