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Ice Creepers

Ice Creepers

Medium: ivory, hide (repair)
Dimensions:
Overall (each): 1/2 x 7/8 x 4 in. (1.3 x 2.2 x 10.2 cm)
Credit Line:Museum Purchase
Object number: 1927.2349.2
These ivory spiked bars were attached to skin boots to prevent slipping on ice. Cleats of this type were invented at least 2,000 years ago.
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