leather boots. Either way, the equipment was often made to last, and adjustments were part of owning a pair.
The little skate key was an essential companion. Without it, making certain adjustments could be difficult or impossible.
A child might keep the key in a pocket while skating, or a parent might store it safely with the skates so it would be available whenever the equipment needed attention.
Over time, the skates might have been donated, discarded, or passed along to another family. The key, however, could remain forgotten in
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