Equipment - Children's Wooden Skis and Stocks, 1950s

Historical information

These child's skis which were made by Tyrolia. The Tyrolia company was founded in the state of Vienna in 1847 as Wiener Metallwaren-, Schnallen- und Maschinen- Fabrik GmbH. Tyrolia produced a variety of products out of metal and timber but didn't enter the binding business until 1949. They are accompanied by a set of bamboo stocks which have leather straps.

Significance

This item is significant because it demonstrates developments is ski technology.

Physical description

A set of wooden skis which were originally painted white and a pair of bamboo stocks with leather straps.

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