Sled, ca. 1880

This object was found in the collection in 1981. Not much is known about it, but the bottom of the sleigh has a label that reads, “Belongs to William Brewster”.

Found in Collection
1981.102.001

The most decorative sled in the Sheldon Museum collection, it is difficult to imagine whizzing down a snowy hill on this beautifully crafted vehicle. The dragon runners at the front of the sled conjure images of medieval knights and princesses.

Found in Collection
1984.259.001

This sled-like contraption was for the adventurous, requiring “guts” as well as dexterity. Could you balance on this while speeding down a hill?

Found in Collection
1984.432.001

This sled was made for Almon Lovett by his father Herman Leverett Lovett (1837-1909).

Gift of Lucille J. Lovett
1986.302.001

This sled consists of wooden slats, iron runners, and a rope tow line. It belonged to a family that once resided on Cider Mill Rd. in Cornwall, Vt. The sled appears to have been refinished and urethaned.

Gift of Eleanor Bliss