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One sheet Ice skating vintage poster is an advertisement for
Ruiter's Schaatsenfabriek Akkrum, a historical Dutch ice skate factory. The poster was designed by artist Jan Rotgans, likely in the 1920s.
Details of the Poster and Factory
Company Name: G.S. Ruiter's Schaatsenfabriek, located in the village of Akkrum, Friesland, Netherlands.
Product: The text translates to "Ruiter's Skating Factory Akkrum, Friesland's Special Skates".
Artwork: The poster depicts a person ice skating across a frozen landscape, with a traditional Dutch windmill in the background. The signature of the artist, J. Rotgans, is visible in the bottom left corner.
Factory History: The company was founded in 1861 by Geert Stevens Ruiter as a blacksmith shop, which began making ice skate irons as a seasonal activity. It grew into a well-known, steam-powered factory and was operational until around 1970. The factory was known for producing various models, including the "Koninginneschaats" (Queen's skate) model. |
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