Vintage Ellingwood Turning Co. Oxford Snowshoes Miner Snowshoes 1960's - Photo courtesy of

1960's - Photo courtesy of Black Diamond LTD

29 1/16”l x 8 13/16”w

Appears to look a lot like The Meagher Skate

They also feature pointed tips (nipple tips) that were originally thought to cut and therefore track through snow better

You can imagine (and recreate) this pack strapped with a blanket roll

Vintage Ellingwood Turning Co. Oxford Snowshoes Miner Snowshoes 1960's - Photo courtesy ofVintage Wooden Ellingwood Turning Company Snowshoes of West Paris Maine. c. 1920's 30's 20th century Wood, Babiche, Metal (nails) 48" l x 14w x 2 1 16" (upturned toe) Vintage Winter Ellingwood was said to make snowshoes before the 1870's. His company however was filed in 1914 and prospered during the 1920's and 30's. The Oxford brand name was the most popular line with this snowshoe as the #60 model. From the Oxford advertising pamphlet: "Oxford Model