Hi-Yo-Silver, Roller Skates Away!

A roller skates photo for the Vintage Photos Theme Park. For another interesting roller skates photo, see We Wish You a Merry Christmas and a Happy Skating New Year.

This young sidewalk roller skater is wearing "Hi-Yo-Silver" overalls with pocket decorations featuring a clown face on one side and the Lone Ranger astride his horse Silver on the other side (mouse over the image above to see an enlarged view of the boy).

The decorations on the boy's clothing reflect the popularity of The Lone Ranger television show, which aired from 1949 to 1957. The Lone Ranger, of course, yelled, "Hi-yo Silver! Away!," as he and his horse galloped from the scene after defeating the bad guys.