Sled Collection (#3)

Winter - View of Eriksberg, Stockholm, c1880. Creator: Carl Skanberg
Winter - View of Eriksberg, Stockholm, c1880

Sledging, 1882. Creator: Bruno Liljefors
Sledging, 1882

The Last German Roads; Snow in Alsace. Supply by sledge, 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Last German Roads; Snow in Alsace. Supply by sledges, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

La campagne d'hiver en Orient; La halage a bras d'un canon sur une position italienne... 1917. Creator: Unknown
La campagne d'hiver en Orient; La halage a bras d'un canon sur une position italienne, a 2, 300 metres, 1917. First World War

Cityscape in winter, 1780-1848. Creator: Martinus Schouman
Cityscape in winter, 1780-1848. Figures on the ice

Peasants from Sorunda on their Way to Stockholm, 1862. Creator: Nils Andersson
Peasants from Sorunda on their Way to Stockholm, 1862

Ice entertainment, 1741-1820. Creator: Abraham Delfos
Ice entertainment, 1741-1820

Girl pushes a boy into a sled, 1836-1915. Creator: Johannes Eugel Masurel
Girl pushes a boy into a sled, 1836-1915

Frozen city canal with skaters, 1769. Creator: Cornelis van Noorde
Frozen city canal with skaters, 1769

Ice entertainment in the village of Kortenhoef, 1776. Creator: Cornelis van Noorde
Ice entertainment in the village of Kortenhoef, 1776

Skaters and horse sleigh on the ice, 1840-1880. Creator: Johannes Tavenraat
Skaters and horse sleigh on the ice, 1840-1880

Push carriage, 1756-1813. Creator: Anthony Andriessen
Push carriage, 1756-1813

Winter scene on the Black Water near Zwolle, 1661-1693. Creator: Gerrit Grasdorp
Winter scene on the Black Water near Zwolle, 1661-1693

Figures in seventeenth-century clothing, 1882. Creator: Cornelis Springer
Figures in seventeenth-century clothing, 1882. Man tying on his ice skates, people in sledges, skating figure

View of the Stock Exchange, Rotterdam; taken from the Gaapers Bridge, 1752. Creator: Anon
View of the Stock Exchange, Rotterdam; taken from the Gaapers Bridge, 1752. A View of the Exchange South and North. On the right the Gapersbrug over the Blaak

Wayside Inn in Russia; A Journey on the Volga, 1875. Creator: Nicholas Rowe
Wayside Inn in Russia; A Journey on the Volga, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Russian Post Station in Livland; The Baltic Provinces of Russia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Russian Post Station in Livland; The Baltic Provinces of Russia, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Portrait of Mr. and Mrs. Thijssen on the Ice, 1845. Creator: Jacobus Loerenz Sörensen
Portrait of Mr. and Mrs. Thijssen on the Ice, 1845

Frolicking on a Frozen Canal in a Town, 1830-1837. Creator: Abraham Johannes Couwenberg
Frolicking on a Frozen Canal in a Town, 1830-1837

Galgewater in Leiden with ice entertainment, 1639-1654. Creator: Karel Slabbaert
Galgewater in Leiden with ice entertainment, 1639-1654. The Galgewater is both the name of a canal and a street. The name is derived from the gallows (galge in Dutch) that used to stand nearby

Children skating outside Fåborg, 1901. Creator: Peter Hansen
Children skating outside Faborg, 1901

Enjoying the Ice near a Town, c.1620. Creator: Hendrick Avercamp
Enjoying the Ice near a Town, c.1620

Frisian women on the ice, 1803-c.1899. Creator: J. Enklaar
Frisian women on the ice, 1803-c.1899. Two women in Frisian traditional costume. One is in a sled, the other has tied on one iceskate and holds the other in her hand

Winter view on the Amstel in Amsterdam, 1742-1801. Creator: Georg Gottfried Winckler
Winter view on the Amstel in Amsterdam, 1742-1801. Groups of figures skate on the ice. In the background the mills on the Zaagmolenloot and the Hogesluis

View of the Stock Exchange in Rotterdam, 1745-1775. Creator: Jean-Francois Daumont
View of the Stock Exchange in Rotterdam, 1745-1775. Vue d'optique representant la Bourse de Roterdam. On the left the Gapersbrug over the Blaak

View of a street in Russia, 1780-c.1830. Creator: Anon
View of a street in Russia, 1780-c.1830. A horse-drawn sled with seven figures in the foreground

Winter Landscape, 1835-1838. Creator: Barend Cornelis Koekkoek
Winter Landscape, 1835-1838

Figures on a country road in a winter landscape, c.1800-c.1900. Creator: Johannes van Reijn
Figures on a country road in a winter landscape, c.1800-c.1900

View of the Stock Exchange in Rotterdam, 1742-1801. Creator: Anon
View of the Stock Exchange in Rotterdam, 1742-1801. On the left the Gapersbrug over the Blaak

View of the New Church in Delft, 1742-1801. Creators: Georg Balthasar Probst, Balthasar Friedrich Leizelt
View of the New Church in Delft, 1742-1801. In the foreground on the right is the town hall on the Grote Markt

Planting Rice in Manilla, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Planting Rice in Manilla, [Philippines], 1857. The planting of rice has begun. When the rice has grown to a certain height, they unplant it, bind the small bundles together

The Neva at St Petersburg (Leningrad) in the Winter, 1844. Creator: Theodor Hildebrandt
The Neva at St Petersburg (Leningrad) in the Winter, 1844

Ice scene, 1700-1800. Creator: Anon
Ice scene, 1700-1800

Winter landscape, 1829-1866. Creator: Johannes Franciscus Hoppenbrouwers
Winter landscape, 1829-1866. People with firewood and a sledge on a frozen canal

Winter landscape with houses and lifting gear along frozen canal, 1771. Creator: Jacob Cats
Winter landscape with houses and lifting gear along frozen canal, 1771

Winter Landscape with Two Women and a Sledge and Other Figures on the Ice, a Gallows in the Distance, c.1620-c.1625

Winter Landscape with a Duck Hunter with Game in his Belt and his Gun over his... c.1625-c.1630
Winter Landscape with a Duck Hunter with Game in his Belt and his Gun over his Shoulder on the Bank of a Frozen River, c.1625-c.1630

Skaters on the Ice, a Man Pushing a Sledge and a Kolf-player / verso: Two Skaters, c.1620-c.1625

Winter landscape, 1815. Creator: Gerrit Lamberts
Winter landscape, 1815

Sleigh on the ice, after 1656-c.1687. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Sleigh on the ice, after 1656-c.1687. With Zwolle in the background and the Agnietenberg (?) on the left

Ice fun on the corner of Spui and Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, 1773-1838. Creators: Anthonie van den Bos, Jan van Kessel
Ice fun on the corner of Spui and Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, 1773-1838

Winter view at Zwarte Water (Black Water) near Zwolle (?), 1661-1693. Creator: Gerrit Grasdorp
Winter view at Zwarte Water (Black Water) near Zwolle (?), 1661-1693. Possibly by Gerrit Grasdorp

Logging a big load, between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
Logging a big load, between 1880 and 1899

Logging in Michigan, the sled, between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
Logging in Michigan, the sled, between 1880 and 1899

Winter in the Scheveningen Woods, 1870-1888. Creator: Anton Mauve
Winter in the Scheveningen Woods, 1870-1888

En Alsace; Arrivee de blesses, en traineau, au poste de secours, 1915. Creator: Unknown
En Alsace; Arrivee de blesses, en traineau, au poste de secours, 1915. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Winter Landscape with Skaters, c.1615-c.1620. Creator: Adam van Breen
Winter Landscape with Skaters, c.1615-c.1620

A Frozen Canal near the River Maas, 1867. Creator: Andreas Schelfhout
A Frozen Canal near the River Maas, 1867. Alternative title: A frozen waterway near the Maas

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Caption: The Timeless Journey of the Sled: A Glimpse into History and Adventure From Captain Robert Falcon Scott's legendary Antarctic expedition to Edward Wilson's captivating artwork, the sled has played an integral role in various historical events and cultural traditions. In a Frys Cocoa Advert featuring Captain Scott, we witness the resilience and determination of explorers as they navigate treacherous terrains with their trusty sleds. Sledging in 1911, depicted by Edward Wilson, showcases the exhilarating thrill of racing down snowy slopes, capturing the essence of winter joy. Meanwhile, an Inuit hunter braves a snowstorm while walking his dog team on sea ice in Greenland; a testament to how sleds have been vital tools for survival across different regions. The iconic image created by Thomas Nast portrays Santa Claus riding his magical sleigh through wintry skies, spreading cheer during Christmas time. Barend Cornelis Koekkoek's Winter Landscape transports us back to the 19th century when horse-drawn sleds were commonplace for transportation amidst picturesque snowy scenes. The adrenaline-fueled race at St Moritz brings together athletes from around the world who compete fiercely on their sleek sledges. Logging in Wisconsin during the 1800s highlights how sturdy wooden sledges were utilized for transporting timber through challenging terrain. Shackleton's Manchurian ponies pulling a sled across Antarctica exemplify human perseverance against extreme conditions. Similarly, Samoyed people with their reindeer-powered sleighs demonstrate how indigenous cultures have relied on these versatile vehicles for centuries. Step inside Shackleton's Hut and be transported to an era where expeditions heavily relied on meticulously designed sled-cars to transport supplies across unforgiving icy landscapes. This glimpse into history reminds us of humanity's indomitable spirit and our ability to adapt even in harsh environments. Whether it is exploring uncharted territories or embracing festive traditions, the sled remains an enduring symbol of adventure and resilience.