Sledging Collection (#4)

The Austro-Hungarian Arctic Expedition (engraving)
1049219 The Austro-Hungarian Arctic Expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Austro-Hungarian Arctic Expedition)

Punch cartoon: Les Montagnes de Hampstead - tobogganing on Hampstead Heath, London (engraving)
6034861 Punch cartoon: Les Montagnes de Hampstead - tobogganing on Hampstead Heath, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Sports on a Frozen River, c. 1660 (oil on wood)
3614125 Sports on a Frozen River, c.1660 (oil on wood) by Neer, Aert van der (1603-77); 23.2x34.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Dutch, out of copyright

Winter at Les Avants (engraving)
1626206 Winter at Les Avants (engraving) by Tidmarsh, Henry Edward (1855-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winter at Les Avants. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 January 1889)

Sleighing, or Sledging (engraving)
1611885 Sleighing, or Sledging (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sleighing, or Sledging. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 5 January 1850)

The Skating Season, "Un coup d Oeil en Passant"(engraving)
1611567 The Skating Season, " Un coup d Oeil en Passant" (engraving) by Boutibonne, Charles Edouard (1816-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Skating Season)

Colonial and Indian Exhibition, Tobogganing in Canada, the Park Slide at Montreal (engraving)
1624660 Colonial and Indian Exhibition, Tobogganing in Canada, the Park Slide at Montreal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Our Special Artist in Siberia with the Jeannette Relief Expedition, the New York Herald Express on the Road (engraving)
1623835 Our Special Artist in Siberia with the Jeannette Relief Expedition, the New York Herald Express on the Road (engraving) by English School

The Imperial Sledge on the Neva (engraving)
2771410 The Imperial Sledge on the Neva (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Imperial Sledge on the Neva)

"A Village Wedding-Train, "in the International Exhibition (engraving)
1587772 " A Village Wedding-Train, " in the International Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " A Village Wedding-Train)

Traineau, from Sports & Divertissements, pub. 1914 (pochoir print)
3282442 Traineau, from Sports & Divertissements, pub. 1914 (pochoir print) by Martin, Charles (1848-1934); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Reindeer travelling in Lapland (coloured engraving)
731970 Reindeer travelling in Lapland (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reindeer travelling in Lapland. Spooners Protean Views, No. 17)

Sledging Downhill Very Fast! Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730777 Sledging Downhill Very Fast! Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sledging Downhill Very Fast)

Sledging with the "Pristyazhka, "or Side-Horse (colour litho)
725055 Sledging with the " Pristyazhka, " or Side-Horse (colour litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sledging with the " Pristyazhka)

Descending the Steep Snows, from A Narrative of an Ascent to the Summit of Mont
STC184878 Descending the Steep Snows, from A Narrative of an Ascent to the Summit of Mont Blanc by Charles Fellows (1799-1860), published 1827 (colour litho) by English School

Small sledges manoeuvred with the aid of a pole (chromolitho)
2782836 Small sledges manoeuvred with the aid of a pole (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Small sledges manoeuvred with the aid of a pole)

Dutch sleigh of the 17th Century (chromolitho)
2782834 Dutch sleigh of the 17th Century (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dutch sleigh of the 17th Century)

Canadian Winter Sports, tobogganing at Montreal (engraving)
1628620 Canadian Winter Sports, tobogganing at Montreal (engraving) by Underwood, Clarence F. (1871-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canadian Winter Sports, tobogganing at Montreal)

The Royal Sledge (engraving)
1618695 The Royal Sledge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Sledge. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 14 January 1854)

Enjoying the Ice, c. 1615-20 (oil on panel)
5043045 Enjoying the Ice, c.1615-20 (oil on panel) by Avercamp, Hendrik (1585-1634); 25.4x37.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

From Irkutsk, across Lake Baikal, to the Mongol Frontier (engraving)
1591907 From Irkutsk, across Lake Baikal, to the Mongol Frontier (engraving) by Pegram, Frederick (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Irkutsk, across Lake Baikal)

Winter in Canada, Ice-Travelling on the St Lawrence (engraving)
1595044 Winter in Canada, Ice-Travelling on the St Lawrence (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winter in Canada)

Norwegian Tobogganing Scene, 1875
BAL17149 Norwegian Tobogganing Scene, 1875 by Smith-Hald, Frithjof (1846-1903); Fine Art Investments, London, UK; Norwegian, out of copyright

Young Woman Tobogganing (colour litho)
GES74730 Young Woman Tobogganing (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Fun activities (chromolitho)
733235 Fun activities (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fun activities.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

"Coasting"at Halifax, Nova Scotia (engraving)
2771892 " Coasting" at Halifax, Nova Scotia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Coasting" at Halifax, Nova Scotia)

Winter in Holland (engraving)
2771886 Winter in Holland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winter in Holland)

Sleding in winter, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730776 Sleding in winter, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sledging in winter)

Ice yachting (chromolitho)
2782838 Ice yachting (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ice yachting. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Two Girls Tobogganing (colour litho)
GES74724 Two Girls Tobogganing (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Advertisement for Globe Linseed Oil Company Improved Globe Paint, c. 1880 (colour litho)
HGL396868 Advertisement for Globe Linseed Oil Company Improved Globe Paint, c.1880 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware

Life in Russia, Types of the People (engraving)
1049143 Life in Russia, Types of the People (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life in Russia, Types of the People)

The Czarina driving through St Petersburg (engraving)
1047431 The Czarina driving through St Petersburg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Czarina driving through St Petersburg)

Skating in the Engadine (engraving)
1043974 Skating in the Engadine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skating in the Engadine)

Life in Manitoba, British North America (engraving)
1037633 Life in Manitoba, British North America (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life in Manitoba, British North America)

Winter Sports in Norway (engraving)
1044671 Winter Sports in Norway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winter Sports in Norway)

Label for Sledge thread (colour litho)
982278 Label for Sledge thread (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Label for Sledge thread)

Sleighing in Quebec, a Four-in-Hand on Citadel Hill (engraving)
1060427 Sleighing in Quebec, a Four-in-Hand on Citadel Hill (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sleighing in Quebec)

Towing My Lady Home (litho)
1056856 Towing My Lady Home (litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Towing My Lady Home)

Life in Manitoba, IV (engraving)
1049642 Life in Manitoba, IV (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life in Manitoba, IV)

The Festivities in Russia, View of the Ice Hills, St Petersburg (engraving)
1058405 The Festivities in Russia, View of the Ice Hills, St Petersburg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Festivities in Russia)

A Troika Drive to the Monastery of St Sergius (engraving)
1058372 A Troika Drive to the Monastery of St Sergius (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Troika Drive to the Monastery of St Sergius)

Winter in Russia, the Road across the Ice between Cronstadt and Oranienbaum after the Arrival of the Night Train
1061418 Winter in Russia, the Road across the Ice between Cronstadt and Oranienbaum after the Arrival of the Night Train from St Petersburg (engraving) by English School

Twenty Miles an Hour - English Children in Switzerland at Christmas Time (colour litho)
668655 Twenty Miles an Hour - English Children in Switzerland at Christmas Time (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hoje Tstrup Church, Outside Copenhagen, 1922 (oil on canvas)
659570 Hoje Tstrup Church, Outside Copenhagen, 1922 (oil on canvas) by Monsted, Peder (1859-1941); 44x59.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hoje Tstrup Church, Outside Copenhagen)

Ice Hill, etched by the artist, published 1804 (colour litho)
STC169203 Ice Hill, etched by the artist, published 1804 (colour litho) by Atkinson, John Augustus (1775-1831); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Coasting in New England on Double Runners (engraving)
1615363 Coasting in New England on Double Runners (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coasting in New England on Double Runners)

Sledging in Stockholm (engraving)
1612079 Sledging in Stockholm (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sledging in Stockholm. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 13 April 1850)

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"Sledging: A Timeless Winter Tradition" Sledging, a beloved winter pastime, has captured the hearts of people across generations. Whether it's the thrill of racing down snowy slopes or gliding over grassy banks, this exhilarating activity has brought joy to both young and old alike. In 1911, The Tabby Toboggan Club embraced the spirit with their daring adventures. Inspired by Louis Wain's whimsical illustrations and Edward Wilson's captivating artwork in "Sledging, " they embarked on thrilling journeys that would forever be etched in history. From children gleefully sledging down grassy banks to families enjoying an American Homestead Winter filled with laughter and excitement, sledging became a cherished tradition worldwide. It symbolized unity and camaraderie as Lt Henry Bowers, Dr Edward Wilson, and Apsley Cherry-Garrard stood beside their sledge during expeditions. Even in far-flung places like Lapland, Finland, huskies pulled sleighs through snow-covered landscapes. The Royds Barrier sledge party braved treacherous terrains while the Southern sledge party returned triumphant from their icy escapades. The journey began as these brave explorers left HMS Investigator in Mercy Bay under Lieutenant Gurney Cresswell's command. Their determination fueled them through challenging conditions as they ventured into uncharted territories during the Southern sledge journey, not just about conquering nature; it was about embracing its beauty. As sledges glided over hummocky ice formations or gracefully maneuvered around obstacles along frozen paths, adventurers marveled at Mother Nature's wonders. Through photographs capturing these timeless moments of pure bliss and adventure-filled tales passed down through generations, we celebrate the spirit of sledging, and is a reminder that no matter where we come from or what challenges lie ahead - when united by a shared love for winter's wonders, we can create memories that last a lifetime.