Sled Collection (#6)

Road, Moscow, Russia Russia Moscow. Date of Photograph:1890-1910 circa

Pair of Laplanders: photograph preserved in the Ethnological Museum of Scandinavia Europe Scandinavia. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Sleigh with rampant lion Italy. Date of Photograph:1880-1890

Church of St. Basile, Moscow, Russia Russia Moscow Church Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890-1910 circa

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Girl on a sled during a snowfall in Abetone 18/01/1927

Snow Abetone: sledge race Abetone. Date of Photograph:28/01/1923

Snow Abetone: two girls on sled Abetone. Date of Photograph:28/01/1923

Portrait of two men on a horse-drawn sled in a snowy woods. Date of Photograph:1889-1891

Polar landscape with two lapps on a sled drawn by reindeer. A third lapp is standing. They are dressed in characteristic clothing.. Date of Photograph:1860-1880 ca

Group portrait on a sled in the mountains Italy. Date of Photograph:1955-1960 ca

Mountain refuge with snow Italy. Date of Photograph:1955-1960 ca

Russian horse-drawn sled seen from the back Russia. Date of Photograph:1880 ca

The Codivilla Heliotherapy Institute in Cortina D'Ampezzo covered with snow. A sleigh is coming out of the doorway Cortina D'Ampezzo. Date of Photograph:1900-1930 ca

The sailing ship Stella Polare caught in the glacers. On the right a man on a dogsled. Date of Photograph:10/1899

Bicycle sleigh from the twenties, kept in the Galbiati di Brughiero Collection and shown at the exhibition "Man on two wheels". Date of Photograph:1980-1990 ca

Village of Zermatt with the peak of Cervino in the background Switzerland Zermatt. Date of Photograph:1910-1920 ca

Valdez, 1905 (b/w photo)
3671484 Valdez, 1905 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Recto William Douglas Johns papers (VAULT-Ayer-MS-3123)

Canadian Bank of Commerce New Years Party, Dawson, Y.T. photographer, Hegg & Co. undated (b/w photo)
3671375 Canadian Bank of Commerce New Years Party, Dawson, Y.T. photographer, Hegg & Co. undated (b/w photo) by Hegg, Eric A

Suppose we found snow fairies there, by Minnie Asprey. circa 1918

Sledge Track Crossing An Adelie Penguins Track, 8 December 1911, (1913)
Sledge Track Crossing An Ade lie Penguins Track, 8 December 1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Side view of Siberian Husky Dog

Street in Roskilde. In the Background the Cathedral, 1836. Creator: Jorgen Pedersen Roed
Street in Roskilde. In the Background the Cathedral, 1836

Winter Scene in a Suburb of Copenhagen, 1889-1899. Creator: Fridolin Johansen
Winter Scene in a Suburb of Copenhagen, 1889-1899

horse-drawn sleigh ride on Dolomites Alps, Italy. Siusi allo Sciliar

Sleddog in snowy woodland, Kuusamo, Lapland, Finland

Kids on sledges by the Zemborzycki lakefront at snowstorm, Lublin, Lublin Voivodeship, Poland

Dog Sledding team, Yukon Quest, Fairbanks, Alaska, USA

Musher near the start for Yukon Quest, Fairbanks, Alaska, USA

Dogsled tour to Ilulissat, Greenland

Husky, Lapland, Finland

Sledge transport in Norway

Husky sled dog team on the Jungfraujoch, Switzerland
Husky sled dog team on the Jungfraujoch ('maiden saddle'), a saddle connecting two major peaks of the Bernese Alps: the Jungfrau and the Monch

Ranger's Dog Sled - Algonquin Park of Ontario, Canada. Date: circa 1910s

Music cover, The Dancing Mistress Valse, on melodies by Lionel Monckton, arranged by H M Higgs Date: 1912

Caricature illustration in colour by Noel Pocock, showing man on skis, child on sled sneaking through his legs in snow scene

Photograph of woman climbing snowy hill, pulling toboggan behind her, at St Beatenberg, Lake Thun, Switzerland, by Ward Muir. Captioned, Jill - to Date! and The Worst of Tobogganing'. Date: 1910

Sami People - Early Photograph
The Sami people, (also known as Lapps, although this term is considered derogatory) are the indigenous people of northern Europe inhabiting Sapmi, which today encompasses parts of northern Sweden

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Winter scene with a group of golfers on a frozen river, c. 1654-72 (oil on panel)
2823386 Winter scene with a group of golfers on a frozen river, c.1654-72 (oil on panel) by Velde, Adriaen van de (1636-72); 22x28 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Winter scene with a sledge in the foreground and figures gathering round a tent on the ice, 1653 (oil on panel)
3900340 Winter scene with a sledge in the foreground and figures gathering round a tent on the ice, 1653 (oil on panel) by Goyen, Jan Josephsz van (1596-1656); 27.9x43.1 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Try My Best
Molly Fu

Two Smiling Girls on Snow Sled, Washington DC, USA, c. 1920 (b/w photo)
5858534 Two Smiling Girls on Snow Sled, Washington DC, USA, c.1920 (b/w photo); Private Collection

Dog Sledding
Gu and Hongchao

Crater Lake, Dyer Trail, from One Man's Gold Rush: A Klondike Album by Murray Cromwell Morgan, 1898 (b/w photo)
JHL358816 Crater Lake, Dyer Trail, from One Man's Gold Rush: A Klondike Album by Murray Cromwell Morgan, 1898 (b/w photo) by Hegg, Eric A. (1867-1947); Private Collection

Sled dogs on sea ice during winter near Uummannaq in northern West Greenland beyond the Arctic Circle. Greenland, Danish territory Date: 07-03-2020

Winter Pleasures, 1710-18 (oil on copper)
471025 Winter Pleasures, 1710-18 (oil on copper) by Griffier, Jan (c.1645-1718); 49x64 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Two men fighting, detail from the side of a sledge, from the Oseberg burial (wood)
KND177106 Two men fighting, detail from the side of a sledge, from the Oseberg burial (wood) by Viking, (9th century); Viking Ship Museum, Oslo, Norway

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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.