Sports & Leisure

The nation's passion for sports is obvious every day—at NASCAR races, kiddie soccer matches, and countless other contests. From a handball used by Abraham Lincoln to Chris Evert's tennis racket to a baseball signed by Jackie Robinson, the roughly 6.000 objects in the Museum's sports collections bear witness to the vital place of sports in the nation's history. Paper sports objects in the collections, such as souvenir programs and baseball cards, number in the hundreds of thousands.

Leisure collections encompass a different range of objects, including camping vehicles and gear, video games, playing cards, sportswear, exercise equipment, and Currier and Ives prints of fishing, hunting, and horseracing. Some 4,000 toys dating from the colonial period to the present are a special strength of the collections.

Round skateboarding sticker is white with 'Schmitt Stix True Craftsmanshp Skateboards' printed in black in the center of the sticker.
Description (Brief)
Round skateboarding sticker is white with 'Schmitt Stix True Craftsmanshp Skateboards' printed in black in the center of the sticker. Paul Schmitt of PS Stix, owns and operates one of the largest and most successful skateboard manufacturing companies in the United States and is known to many in the industry as 'Professor Schmitt". For almost 30 years Schmitt’s company has been considered an innovative leader in design and manufacturing of high quality skateboards.
Skateboard stickers have always played an important role in skateboard advertising especially in the late 1980s and early 90s when small skate companies were emerging. Skate companies used this inexpensive and visually appealing media to advertise their companies, board models, skate contests, and skate teams. The stickers were often offered free through magazine offers and at skate shops where the most sought after were kept behind the counter.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1980s
user
Schmitt, Paul
ID Number
2013.0224.09.01
accession number
2013.0224
catalog number
2013.0224.09.1
Rectangular shaped skateboarding sticker is light grey with black speckles throughout and 'Schmitt Stix The Ultimate Rails' printed in black in the center of the sticker.
Description (Brief)
Rectangular shaped skateboarding sticker is light grey with black speckles throughout and 'Schmitt Stix The Ultimate Rails' printed in black in the center of the sticker. Paul Schmitt of PS Stix, owns and operates one of the largest and most successful skateboard manufacturing companies in the United States and is known to many in the industry as 'Professor Schmitt". For almost 30 years Schmitt’s company has been considered an innovative leader in design and manufacturing of high quality skateboards.
Skateboard stickers have always played an important role in skateboard advertising especially in the late 1980s and early 90s when small skate companies were emerging. Skate companies used this inexpensive and visually appealing media to advertise their companies, board models, skate contests, and skate teams. The stickers were often offered free through magazine offers and at skate shops where the most sought after were kept behind the counter.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1980s
user
Schmitt, Paul
ID Number
2013.0224.09.08
accession number
2013.0224
catalog number
2013.0224.09.8
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1987
advertiser
Schmitt, Paul
ID Number
2013.0224.11
accession number
2013.0224
catalog number
2013.0224.11
The 1990s style skateboard shown here was made by Paul Schmitt for, and ridden during, the Smithsonian’s Lemelson's Center Innoskate event in June of 2013.
Description (Brief)
The 1990s style skateboard shown here was made by Paul Schmitt for, and ridden during, the Smithsonian’s Lemelson's Center Innoskate event in June of 2013. The deck is laminated wood with a wide deck, double kick tail and grip tape on the entire top surface of the board with indentations on the bottom of the board by each wheel for carving. The board is black with a white skull design with "90s" printed in black on the bottom of the skateboard. The colors and design were indicative to boards designed and used during the 1990s. The Independent trucks and Chris Haslam wheels are modern day. This is one of four boards designed by Paul Schmitt to show the evolution of the skateboard deck through the 1960 to the 1990s. Schmitt, President of PS Stix, Inc., CreateASkate.org and The New Deal Skateboard Products, Inc. owns and operates one of the largest and most successful skateboard manufacturing companies in the United States and is known in the industry as 'Professor Schmitt’. For almost 30 years Schmitt’s companies have been considered an innovative leader in the design and the manufacture of high quality skateboards. Schmitt has been involved with many different brands throughout the skate world including Schmitt Stix, the New Deal and Element. His CreateASkate.org program started in 2004 and teaches kids from 5th to 12th grade how to build a skateboard while learning about math, science, physics and chemistry. The kids don’t even realize they are learning, they just know they walk away with a cool skateboard that they designed. Schmitt, a skater himself works with skaters and industry leaders to constantly transform the sport and is one of the most respected innovators in the skate industry.
Innoskate was a public festival presented by The Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation during June of 2013. “Innoskate highlighted the contributions skate innovators made to society through demonstrations, hands-on education activities, public programs with inventors and innovators, and donations of objects to the national collections.”
Location
Currently not on view
date made
2013
user
Schmitt, Paul
maker
Schmitt, Paul
ID Number
2013.3079.04
nonaccession number
2013.3079
catalog number
2013.3079.04
Rectangular shaped skateboarding sticker is a shiny silver with 'Schmitt Stix The Ultimate Rails' printed in black in the center of the sticker.
Description (Brief)
Rectangular shaped skateboarding sticker is a shiny silver with 'Schmitt Stix The Ultimate Rails' printed in black in the center of the sticker. Paul Schmitt of PS Stix, owns and operates one of the largest and most successful skateboard manufacturing companies in the United States and is known to many in the industry as 'Professor Schmitt". For almost 30 years Schmitt’s company has been considered an innovative leader in design and manufacturing of high quality skateboards.
Skateboard stickers have always played an important role in skateboard advertising especially in the late 1980s and early 90s when small skate companies were emerging. Skate companies used this inexpensive and visually appealing media to advertise their companies, board models, skate contests, and skate teams. The stickers were often offered free through magazine offers and at skate shops where the most sought after were kept behind the counter.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1980s
user
Schmitt, Paul
ID Number
2013.0224.09.05
accession number
2013.0224
catalog number
2013.0224.09.5
The original Schmitt Stix Yard Stix, 36 Inch skateboard, shown here, was designed, made and used by Paul Schmitt. It is a laminated wood deck with black grip tape strips at the front and back, a kick tail and a rounded nose.
Description (Brief)
The original Schmitt Stix Yard Stix, 36 Inch skateboard, shown here, was designed, made and used by Paul Schmitt. It is a laminated wood deck with black grip tape strips at the front and back, a kick tail and a rounded nose. The bottom surface resembles a yard stick with two black Schmitt Stix attached to each side and a rounded yellow Schmitt Stix attached to the nose of the board. Schmitt, President of PS Stix, Inc., CreateASkate.org and The New Deal Skateboard Products, Inc. owns and operates one of the largest and most successful skateboard manufacturing companies in the United States and is known in the industry as 'Professor Schmitt’. For almost 30 years Schmitt’s companies have been considered an innovative leader in the design and the manufacture of high quality skateboards. Schmitt has been involved with many different brands throughout the skate world including Schmitt Stix, the New Deal and Element. His CreateASkate.org program started in 2004 and teaches kids from 5th to 12th grade how to build a skateboard while learning about math, science, physics and chemistry. The kids don’t even realize they are learning, they just know they walk away with a cool skateboard that they designed. Schmitt, a skater himself works with skaters and industry leaders to constantly transform the sport and is one of the most respected innovators in the skate industry.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1980s
maker
Schmitt, Paul
ID Number
2013.0224.08
accession number
2013.0224
catalog number
2013.0224.08
"Schmitt Stix - Chris Miller Model" skateboard deck created by Paul Schmitt. Chris Miller turned pro for G&S Skateboards in 1985 but began riding Schmitt boards in 1988.
Description (Brief)
"Schmitt Stix - Chris Miller Model" skateboard deck created by Paul Schmitt. Chris Miller turned pro for G&S Skateboards in 1985 but began riding Schmitt boards in 1988. As Chris explains in an interview with Ride Channel, “My Schmitt board was famous for being the first board with an upturned nose that was long. It started that trend towards modern boards. I can't take credit for it. It was going to happen whether Schmitt did it or someone else. But the other side is that Schmitt did do it first. He came to me and said, “I have an idea for your new shape,” and it was about the mold and all that. At first, I didn’t like it aesthetically, but I was the first person to do backside lipslides on vert and I went from a G&S board with basically no nose—think about coming in from a backside lipslide, where you need a little nose to bring yourself in—to the Schmitt shape, and it was a game-changer for me. I loved that board, and we're only talking four or five inches of nose. If you look at it now, it's a tiny little nose, but then it was crazy-looking.” Miller went on to found Adio Footwear and Planet Earth Clothing, two companies that had a huge impact on the skate industry. Miller still rides and has consistently won the Dew Tour Legends Bowl Jam for the last few years.
Paul Schmitt, President of PS Stix, Inc., CreateASkate.org and The New Deal Skateboard Products, Inc. owns and operates one of the largest and most successful skateboard manufacturing companies in the United States and is known in the industry as 'Professor Schmitt’. For almost 30 years Schmitt’s companies have been considered an innovative leader in the design and the manufacture of high quality skateboards. Schmitt has been involved with many different brands throughout the skate world including Schmitt Stix, the New Deal and Element. His CreateASkate.org program started in 2004 and teaches kids from 5th to 12th grade how to build a skateboard while learning about math, science, physics and chemistry. The kids don’t even realize they are learning, they just know they walk away with a cool skateboard that they designed. Schmitt, a skater himself works with skaters and industry leaders to constantly transform the sport and is one of the most respected innovators in the skate industry.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1980s
maker
Schmitt, Paul
ID Number
2013.0224.07
accession number
2013.0224
catalog number
2013.0224.07
Round skateboarding sticker is white with a yellow center and 'Schmitt Stix True Craftsmanshp Skateboards' printed in black in the center of the sticker.
Description (Brief)
Round skateboarding sticker is white with a yellow center and 'Schmitt Stix True Craftsmanshp Skateboards' printed in black in the center of the sticker. Paul Schmitt of PS Stix, owns and operates one of the largest and most successful skateboard manufacturing companies in the United States and is known to many in the industry as 'Professor Schmitt". For almost 30 years Schmitt’s company has been considered an innovative leader in design and manufacturing of high quality skateboards.
Skateboard stickers have always played an important role in skateboard advertising especially in the late 1980s and early 90s when small skate companies were emerging. Skate companies used this inexpensive and visually appealing media to advertise their companies, board models, skate contests, and skate teams. The stickers were often offered free through magazine offers and at skate shops where the most sought after were kept behind the counter.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1980s
user
Schmitt, Paul
ID Number
2013.0224.09.02
accession number
2013.0224
catalog number
2013.0224.09.2
Rectangular shaped skateboarding sticker is neon orange with a green monster gripping prison bars and 'Schmitt Stix Lucero' printed in black and blue in the center of the sticker.
Description (Brief)
Rectangular shaped skateboarding sticker is neon orange with a green monster gripping prison bars and 'Schmitt Stix Lucero' printed in black and blue in the center of the sticker. Paul Schmitt of PS Stix, owns and operates one of the largest and most successful skateboard manufacturing companies in the United States and is known to many in the industry as 'Professor Schmitt". For almost 30 years Schmitt’s company has been considered an innovative leader in design and manufacturing of high quality skateboards
Skateboard stickers have always played an important role in skateboard advertising especially in the late 1980s and early 90s when small skate companies were emerging. Skate companies used this inexpensive and visually appealing media to advertise their companies, board models, skate contests, and skate teams. The stickers were often offered free through magazine offers and at skate shops where the most sought after were kept behind the counter.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1980s
user
Schmitt, Paul
ID Number
2013.0224.09.09
accession number
2013.0224
catalog number
2013.0224.09.9
Rectangular shaped skateboarding sticker is white with 'Schmitt Stix' printed in black and yellow in the center of the sticker.
Description (Brief)
Rectangular shaped skateboarding sticker is white with 'Schmitt Stix' printed in black and yellow in the center of the sticker. Paul Schmitt of PS Stix, owns and operates one of the largest and most successful skateboard manufacturing companies in the United States and is known to many in the industry as 'Professor Schmitt". For almost 30 years Schmitt’s company has been considered an innovative leader in design and manufacturing of high quality skateboards.
Skateboard stickers have always played an important role in skateboard advertising especially in the late 1980s and early 90s when small skate companies were emerging. Skate companies used this inexpensive and visually appealing media to advertise their companies, board models, skate contests, and skate teams. The stickers were often offered free through magazine offers and at skate shops where the most sought after were kept behind the counter.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1990s
1980s
user
Schmitt, Paul
ID Number
2013.0224.09.10
accession number
2013.0224
catalog number
2013.0224.09.10
Round skateboarding sticker is white with 'Schmitt Stix' printed in black and yellow in the center of the sticker.
Description (Brief)
Round skateboarding sticker is white with 'Schmitt Stix' printed in black and yellow in the center of the sticker. Paul Schmitt of PS Stix, owns and operates one of the largest and most successful skateboard manufacturing companies in the United States and is known to many in the industry as 'Professor Schmitt". For almost 30 years Schmitt’s company has been considered an innovative leader in design and manufacturing of high quality skateboards. Skateboard stickers have always played an important role in skateboard advertising especially in the late 1980s and early 90s when small skate companies were emerging.
Skateboard stickers have always played an important role in skateboard advertising especially in the late 1980s and early 90s when small skate companies were emerging. Skate companies used this inexpensive and visually appealing media to advertise their companies, board models, skate contests, and skate teams. The stickers were often offered free through magazine offers and at skate shops where the most sought after were kept behind the counter.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1980s
user
Schmitt, Paul
ID Number
2013.0224.09.03
accession number
2013.0224
catalog number
2013.0224.09.3
This 1960s style skateboard was made by Paul Schmitt for, and ridden during, the Smithsonian’s Lemelson's Center Innoskate event in June of 2013. The deck is solid wood with a flat, square back and a rounded point at the front.
Description (Brief)
This 1960s style skateboard was made by Paul Schmitt for, and ridden during, the Smithsonian’s Lemelson's Center Innoskate event in June of 2013. The deck is solid wood with a flat, square back and a rounded point at the front. There is a red vertical line design with "60s" printed in red on the bottom of the skateboard. The Independent trucks and Chris Haslam wheels are modern day. This is one of four boards designed by Paul Schmitt to show the evolution of the skateboard deck through the 1960 to the 1990s. Schmitt, President of PS Stix, Inc., CreateASkate.org and The New Deal Skateboard Products, Inc. owns and operates one of the largest and most successful skateboard manufacturing companies in the United States and is known in the industry as 'Professor Schmitt’. For almost 30 years Schmitt’s companies have been considered an innovative leader in the design and the manufacture of high quality skateboards. Schmitt has been involved with many different brands throughout the skate world including Schmitt Stix, the New Deal and Element. His CreateASkate.org program started in 2004 and teaches kids from 5th to 12th grade how to build a skateboard while learning about math, science, physics and chemistry. The kids don’t even realize they are learning, they just know they walk away with a cool skateboard that they designed. Schmitt, a skater himself works with skaters and industry leaders to constantly transform the sport and is one of the most respected innovators in the skate industry.
Innoskate was a public festival presented by The Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation during June of 2013.
“Innoskate highlighted the contributions skate innovators made to society through demonstrations, hands-on education activities, public programs with inventors and innovators, and donations of objects to the national collections.”
Location
Currently not on view
date made
2013
maker
Schmitt, Paul
ID Number
2013.3079.01
nonaccession number
2013.3079
catalog number
2013.3079.01
Rectangular shaped skateboarding sticker is white with a hand holding a crystal ball with a skater in the center and 'Joe Lopes Schmitt Stix' printed in black in the center of the sticker.
Description (Brief)
Rectangular shaped skateboarding sticker is white with a hand holding a crystal ball with a skater in the center and 'Joe Lopes Schmitt Stix' printed in black in the center of the sticker. Paul Schmitt of PS Stix, owns and operates one of the largest and most successful skateboard manufacturing companies in the United States and is known to many in the industry as 'Professor Schmitt". For almost 30 years Schmitt’s company has been considered an innovative leader in design and manufacturing of high quality skateboards.
Skateboard stickers have always played an important role in skateboard advertising especially in the late 1980s and early 90s when small skate companies were emerging. Skate companies used this inexpensive and visually appealing media to advertise their companies, board models, skate contests, and skate teams. The stickers were often offered free through magazine offers and at skate shops where the most sought after were kept behind the counter.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1980s
user
Schmitt, Paul
ID Number
2013.0224.09.13
accession number
2013.0224
catalog number
2013.0224.09.13
Rectangular shaped skateboarding sticker is black with orange and yellow paint splatter and 'Schmitt Stix' printed in black in the center of the sticker.
Description (Brief)
Rectangular shaped skateboarding sticker is black with orange and yellow paint splatter and 'Schmitt Stix' printed in black in the center of the sticker. Paul Schmitt of PS Stix, owns and operates one of the largest and most successful skateboard manufacturing companies in the United States and is known to many in the industry as 'Professor Schmitt". For almost 30 years Schmitt’s company has been considered an innovative leader in design and manufacturing of high quality skateboards.
Skateboard stickers have always played an important role in skateboard advertising especially in the late 1980s and early 90s when small skate companies were emerging. Skate companies used this inexpensive and visually appealing media to advertise their companies, board models, skate contests, and skate teams. The stickers were often offered free through magazine offers and at skate shops where the most sought after were kept behind the counter.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1980s
user
Schmitt, Paul
ID Number
2013.0224.09.12
accession number
2013.0224
catalog number
2013.0224.09.12
Advertisement for Schmitt Stix products has three black and white photographs of skateboarders and Schmitt Stix Yardstick skateboard and text discussing Schmitt Stix products.
Description (Brief)
Advertisement for Schmitt Stix products has three black and white photographs of skateboarders and Schmitt Stix Yardstick skateboard and text discussing Schmitt Stix products. Paul Schmitt of PS Stix, owns and operates one of the largest and most successful skateboard manufacturing companies in the United States and is known to many in the industry as 'Professor Schmitt". For almost 30 years Schmitt’s company has been considered an innovative leader in design and manufacturing of high quality skateboards.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1987
advertiser
Schmitt, Paul
ID Number
2013.0224.10.3
accession number
2013.0224
catalog number
2013.0224.10.3
This wood laminate Schmitt Stix skateboard deck was designed by Paul Schmitt. Schmitt, President of PS Stix, Inc., CreateASkate.org and The New Deal Skateboard Products, Inc.
Description (Brief)
This wood laminate Schmitt Stix skateboard deck was designed by Paul Schmitt. Schmitt, President of PS Stix, Inc., CreateASkate.org and The New Deal Skateboard Products, Inc. owns and operates one of the largest and most successful skateboard manufacturing companies in the United States and is known in the industry as 'Professor Schmitt’. For almost 30 years Schmitt’s companies have been considered an innovative leader in the design and the manufacture of high quality skateboards. Schmitt has been involved with many different brands throughout the skate world including Schmitt Stix, the New Deal and Element. His CreateASkate.org program started in 2004 and teaches kids from 5th to 12th grade how to build a skateboard while learning about math, science, physics and chemistry. The kids don’t even realize they are learning, they just know they walk away with a cool skateboard that they designed. Schmitt, a skater himself works with skaters and industry leaders to constantly transform the sport and is one of the most respected innovators in the skate industry.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1980s
maker
Schmitt, Paul
ID Number
2013.0224.06
accession number
2013.0224
catalog number
2013.0224.06
This 1980s style skateboard was made by Paul Schmitt for, and ridden during, the Smithsonian’s Lemelson's Center Innoskate event in June of 2013. The deck is laminated wood with a wide deck, kick tail in the back and a rounded nose at the front.
Description (Brief)
This 1980s style skateboard was made by Paul Schmitt for, and ridden during, the Smithsonian’s Lemelson's Center Innoskate event in June of 2013. The deck is laminated wood with a wide deck, kick tail in the back and a rounded nose at the front. There is grip tape on most of the top surface of the board with indentations on the bottom of the board by each wheel for carving. The board is light blue with a neon pink splash design with "80s" printed in blue on the bottom of the skateboard. The colors and design were indicative to boards designed and used during the 1980s. The Independent trucks and Chris Haslam wheels are modern day. This is one of four boards designed by Paul Schmitt to show the evolution of the skateboard deck through the 1960 to the 1990s. Schmitt, President of PS Stix, Inc., CreateASkate.org and The New Deal Skateboard Products, Inc. owns and operates one of the largest and most successful skateboard manufacturing companies in the United States and is known in the industry as 'Professor Schmitt’. For almost 30 years Schmitt’s companies have been considered an innovative leader in the design and the manufacture of high quality skateboards. Schmitt has been involved with many different brands throughout the skate world including Schmitt Stix, the New Deal and Element. His CreateASkate.org program started in 2004 and teaches kids from 5th to 12th grade how to build a skateboard while learning about math, science, physics and chemistry. The kids don’t even realize they are learning, they just know they walk away with a cool skateboard that they designed. Schmitt, a skater himself works with skaters and industry leaders to constantly transform the sport and is one of the most respected innovators in the skate industry.
Innoskate was a public festival presented by The Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation during June of 2013. “Innoskate highlighted the contributions skate innovators made to society through demonstrations, hands-on education activities, public programs with inventors and innovators, and donations of objects to the national collections.”
Location
Currently not on view
date made
2013
user
Schmitt, Paul
maker
Schmitt, Paul
ID Number
2013.3079.03
nonaccession number
2013.3079
catalog number
2013.3079.03
Rectangular shaped skateboarding sticker is red with a blue gargoyle in the center and 'Schmitt Stix Bryce Kanights Pro Model' printed in black and white in the center of the sticker.
Description (Brief)
Rectangular shaped skateboarding sticker is red with a blue gargoyle in the center and 'Schmitt Stix Bryce Kanights Pro Model' printed in black and white in the center of the sticker. Paul Schmitt of PS Stix, owns and operates one of the largest and most successful skateboard manufacturing companies in the United States and is known to many in the industry as 'Professor Schmitt". For almost 30 years Schmitt’s company has been considered an innovative leader in design and manufacturing of high quality skateboards.
Skateboard stickers have always played an important role in skateboard advertising especially in the late 1980s and early 90s when small skate companies were emerging. Skate companies used this inexpensive and visually appealing media to advertise their companies, board models, skate contests, and skate teams. The stickers were often offered free through magazine offers and at skate shops where the most sought after were kept behind the counter.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1988
1980s
user
Schmitt, Paul
ID Number
2013.0224.09.11
accession number
2013.0224
catalog number
2013.0224.09.11
Advertisement for Schmitt Stix wheels has four black and white photographs of skateboarders and skateboard wheels and text discussing Schmitt Stix wheels.
Description (Brief)
Advertisement for Schmitt Stix wheels has four black and white photographs of skateboarders and skateboard wheels and text discussing Schmitt Stix wheels. Paul Schmitt of PS Stix, owns and operates one of the largest and most successful skateboard manufacturing companies in the United States and is known to many in the industry as 'Professor Schmitt". For almost 30 years Schmitt’s company has been considered an innovative leader in design and manufacturing of high quality skateboards.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1980s
advertiser
Schmitt, Paul
ID Number
2013.0224.10.2
accession number
2013.0224
catalog number
2013.0224.10.2
Lock shaped skateboarding sticker is yellow and black with 'Silly Stix' printed in black at the top of the sticker.
Description (Brief)
Lock shaped skateboarding sticker is yellow and black with 'Silly Stix' printed in black at the top of the sticker. Paul Schmitt of PS Stix, owns and operates one of the largest and most successful skateboard manufacturing companies in the United States and is known to many in the industry as 'Professor Schmitt". For almost 30 years Schmitt’s company has been considered an innovative leader in design and manufacturing of high quality skateboards.
Skateboard stickers have always played an important role in skateboard advertising especially in the late 1980s and early 90s when small skate companies were emerging. Skate companies used this inexpensive and visually appealing media to advertise their companies, board models, skate contests, and skate teams. The stickers were often offered free through magazine offers and at skate shops where the most sought after were kept behind the counter.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1980s
user
Schmitt, Paul
ID Number
2013.0224.09.04
accession number
2013.0224
catalog number
2013.0224.09.4
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1980s
advertiser
Schmitt, Paul
ID Number
2013.0224.12
accession number
2013.0224
catalog number
2013.0224.12
Rectangular shaped skateboarding sticker is light pink with black speckles throughout and 'Schmitt Stix The Ultimate Rails' printed in black in the center of the sticker.
Description (Brief)
Rectangular shaped skateboarding sticker is light pink with black speckles throughout and 'Schmitt Stix The Ultimate Rails' printed in black in the center of the sticker. Paul Schmitt of PS Stix, owns and operates one of the largest and most successful skateboard manufacturing companies in the United States and is known to many in the industry as 'Professor Schmitt". For almost 30 years Schmitt’s company has been considered an innovative leader in design and manufacturing of high quality skateboards
Skateboard stickers have always played an important role in skateboard advertising especially in the late 1980s and early 90s when small skate companies were emerging. Skate companies used this inexpensive and visually appealing media to advertise their companies, board models, skate contests, and skate teams. The stickers were often offered free through magazine offers and at skate shops where the most sought after were kept behind the counter.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1980s
user
Schmitt, Paul
ID Number
2013.0224.09.07
accession number
2013.0224
catalog number
2013.0224.09.7
Advertisement for Schmitt Stix rails is white with black printing and has two black and white photographs of skateboarders and text discussing Schmitt Stix rails.
Description (Brief)
Advertisement for Schmitt Stix rails is white with black printing and has two black and white photographs of skateboarders and text discussing Schmitt Stix rails. Paul Schmitt of PS Stix, owns and operates one of the largest and most successful skateboard manufacturing companies in the United States and is known to many in the industry as 'Professor Schmitt". For almost 30 years Schmitt’s company has been considered an innovative leader in design and manufacturing of high quality skateboards.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1980s
advertiser
Schmitt, Paul
ID Number
2013.0224.10.1
accession number
2013.0224
catalog number
2013.0224.10.1
Rectangular shaped skateboarding sticker is white with 'Schmitt Stix The Ultimate Rails' printed in pink in the center of the sticker.
Description (Brief)
Rectangular shaped skateboarding sticker is white with 'Schmitt Stix The Ultimate Rails' printed in pink in the center of the sticker. Paul Schmitt of PS Stix, owns and operates one of the largest and most successful skateboard manufacturing companies in the United States and is known to many in the industry as 'Professor Schmitt". For almost 30 years Schmitt’s company has been considered an innovative leader in design and manufacturing of high quality skateboards.
Skateboard stickers have always played an important role in skateboard advertising especially in the late 1980s and early 90s when small skate companies were emerging. Skate companies used this inexpensive and visually appealing media to advertise their companies, board models, skate contests, and skate teams. The stickers were often offered free through magazine offers and at skate shops where the most sought after were kept behind the counter.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1980s
user
Schmitt, Paul
ID Number
2013.0224.09.06
accession number
2013.0224
catalog number
2013.0224.09.6

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