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Vintage Sleds and Miniature Sleds From the collections of David Thomas  Fairfield, Pennsylvania

The vintage sleds that are on display from the collections of David Thomas date from the 1850’s to the 1940’s.  Some of them are handmade and others are manufactured. 

Enjoy the nostalgic ride – the memories of biting cold wind rushing by your face with snow crystals blowing in your eyes, wet mittens and cold fingers, trudging back up the hill just so you could do it all over again.

west of the Greencastle Beverage Distributor on West Franklin Street behind the second strip mall on South Antrim Way.  This area still looks much the same as is depicted in the painting above the piano and the two paintings in the small parlor.

metal frame back rest and a rope handle
scooter sled with front end steering
The miniatures come in all shapes and sizes from larger to smaller ad include a match holder with striker, one with a chevron and steering wheel, a pencil box sled with a snowman, a red and white sled put together with string, toboggans, a cigar box sled with a paper label (309 - $.05), and a 12” long green toboggan with a steering wheel.
The Single Runner – “Go to Hell” Sled
Little Red Sled with black steel runners
Wooden Sled with one side handle for easy carrying
Red Sled with Dogwood Flower
Early Unpainted Sled
Collapsible Sled
Red Sled with flag holders
Small Primitive Green Sled
Red Steering Wheel Sled – 1940’s – 1950’s
Black Wooden Sled with hand-painted rose
Comet – circa 1940
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