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Skateboard; c 1970's; 91/6/1
FromTe Manawa
Name/Title
Skateboard
Skateboard
About this object
It has a narrow plywood body with no turn-up at the ends, or grip tape. Hard black rubber wheels and spring suspension.
It has a narrow plywood body with no turn-up at the ends, or grip tape. Hard black rubber wheels and spring suspension.
Date Made
c 1970's
c 1970's
Medium and Materials
Plywood Wood, metal , rubber
Plywood Wood, metal , rubber
Inscription and Marks
The top has a transfer of a skateboarder and 'E M Skateboard' on it
The top has a transfer of a skateboarder and 'E M Skateboard' on it
Measurements
630 mm long , Chest: 920 mm
630 mm long , Chest: 920 mm
Subject and Association Description
The skateboard was found behind the museum. c. early 1970s. As it was a popular style with N.Z. youth at the time it was decided to accession it to become a part of the collection.
The skateboard was found behind the museum. c. early 1970s. As it was a popular style with N.Z. youth at the time it was decided to accession it to become a part of the collection.
Collection
Collection of Te Manawa Museums Trust
Collection of Te Manawa Museums Trust
Credit Line
Object Type
Skateboard/Sports Equipment/Recreational Artefacts/Nomenclature
Skateboard/Sports Equipment/Recreational Artefacts/Nomenclature
Object number
91/6/1
91/6/1
