Toboggan Collection (#4)

SWITZERLAND: CRESTA RUN. A tobogganer on the Cresta Run track in St. Moritz, Switzerland. Stereograph, 1907

WATER RIDE, 1885. A summer toboggan slide in Massachusetts. Wood engraving, American, 1885

TOBOGGANING, 1886. Tobogganing in Canada: The Park Slide in Montreal. Engraving, English, 1886

CONEY ISLAND: BEACH, c1903. Men sliding down a water toboggan in the surf at Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York. Stereograph, 1903

TOBOGGANING, 1886. Lithograph, American, 1886

AD: RECREATION, 1890. American magazine advertisements for ice skates, an exercise machine, a camping tent, a battery, and an ice skating sail and lantern, 1890

Municipal Swimming pool and fun slides - Casablanca, Morocco
Municipal Swimming pool and fun slides (Toboggan et Plongeon) - Casablanca, Morocco. Date: circa 1930s

International Toboggan Races In The Engadine, Switzerland, Engraving 1884

Girl pulling her little brother along on a sledge through the snow. Date: c. 1915

Boy carrying Christmas presents home on his sledge c. 1910

Carrying Christmas tree on a sledge through the snow
Little boy carrying a Christmas tree on a sledge through the snow. c. 1910

Sledge laden with holly Date: c. 1910

Little boy out sledging Date: c. 1910

Little girl on a sledge Date: c. 1920

Girl with sledge in front of fir tree
A beautiful girl dressed in a red coat and hat with white fur trim, wanders through the snowy countryside, c. 1910

Winter landscape with Skaters, 1629. Droochsloot, Joost Cornelisz (1586-1666). Baroque art. Oil on canvas. Date: 1629

Children tobogganing down a hill in Canada. Photograph, late 20th century
CANADA: TOBOGGANING. Children tobogganing down a hill in Canada. Photograph, late 20th century

Where Snow Comes From

Adelie Penguin, (Pygoscelis adeliae) on sea ice, Cape Hallett, Victoria Land, Antarctica

19th century British lighthouse on Daedalus Reef (Abu el-Kizan), Red Sea, Egypt

SLEIGHING, 1875. Moonlight Coasting. Wood engraving after a drawing by George S. Burnap, 1875

HUDSON BAY: SETTLERS, 1877. Wheres the track? Fur traders in the Hudson Bay region of Canada. Wood engraving from an American newspaper, 1877

TOBOGGANING, 1885. A toboggan hill in Canada. Wood engraving, American, 1885

CANADA: FUR TRADE, 1892. A Canadian fur trapper and his team of husky dogs pulling a toboggan loaded with furs across the moonlit snow. Wood engraving, 1892, after Frederic Remington

Clear the track!. Children sledding down a hill. Date 1854, c1878

Four young girls tobogganing
" Happy New Year!" Four young girls tobogganing down a snow covered hill. France. 1912

A Frieze in Tempera-Ture by Jay Gee
A wonderfully vivid and jolly frieze like illustration (hence the pun-like title) featuring a group of mae and female skiers and winter sports enthusiasts dressed in bright clothes

HREC2A-00035
Toboggan slide in a park in Montreal, Canada, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Man and three children on a toboggan in the snow
A man and three children sliding downhill on a toboggan in the snow

Winter Sport, Thomas Cook & Son
Cover illustration for Winter Sport, Thomas Cook & Son, showing five people on a toboggan speeding downhill. In the background is a snowy alpine scene with mountains

Winter Sports in Switzerland, with Thomas Cook
Cover illustration for Sunshine and Snow. Winter Sports in Switzerland, synopsis of arrangements made by Thomas Cook and Son, Ludgate Circus, London

Make up Moment in the Snow
All ready for a days winter sport, a woman applies the last completing touch of lipstick. Her equipment includes white knitted cap and sweater, red Grenfell ski jacket

Toboggan or bobsleigh ride
A group of winter fun-seekers enjoying a toboggan or bobsleigh ride

Wilhelm II Toboggan 1910
A brochure design for the Kaiser Wilhelm II toboggan contest at Davos, Switzerland

Toboggan Girl 1928
A girl races downhill fast on a toboggan, exposing her stocking tops along the way

Sledge made for Christina, later Queen of Sweden
A sledge which Count Axel Oxenstierna had made for his ward Christina, later Queen of Sweden

Tourists on toboggan riding down the hill at Monte, Madeira, Portugal, Europe

Monte, Madeira, Portugal, Europe

Sledging for fun, near Oslo, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Girl on Toboggan
A girl in a muff sits on a toboggan holding some greenery and other things

Tobogganing with Tree
Brother and sister toboggan home with the tree they have acquired

Fetching Tree on Sledge
Two girls have found a suitable tree and are bringing it home on a toboggan

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"The Tabby Toboggan Club: A Whimsical Journey Through History and Fun" Step into the world of tobogganing with The Tabby Toboggan Club, where adventure awaits. Join us as we explore the fascinating history and thrilling experiences associated with this beloved winter activity. In the late 19th century, a remarkable artist named Louis Wain captured the essence of tobogganing in his vibrant illustrations. His artwork showcased the joyous spirit of Christmas children sledging down snowy hills, their laughter echoing through the crisp winter air. During this time, a significant movement known as the Temperance Movement took hold. In 1887, a temperance broadsheet was published in Kalamazoo, Michigan featuring an intriguing piece called "Devils Toboggan Slide. " This striking image served as a reminder to stay away from vices while enjoying outdoor pursuits. As tobogganing gained popularity worldwide, fashionable skiwear became essential for enthusiasts. Bon Ton Skiwear emerged as a leading brand that combined style and functionality to keep adventurers warm on exhilarating rides down snow-covered slopes. The allure of tobogganing extended beyond Europe's borders. Allestree Park Derby witnessed its own version of this exciting sport in 2013 when an oil painting immortalized families gliding effortlessly on wooden sleds amidst picturesque surroundings. Traveling further south to Madeira Island reveals another unique twist on traditional tobogganing. A hand-colored photo captures locals enjoying sledge rides pulled by bullock carts along winding island roads—a delightful blend of tradition and thrill. Venturing back to Europe during Victorian times brings us to St. Moritz in Switzerland—an iconic destination for winter sports enthusiasts since ancient times. Vintage photographs depict elegant men and women gracefully descending icy slopes on sleek wooden toboggans—truly capturing the essence of timeless elegance. Across continents, Montreal embraced this exhilarating pastime early in the 1900s with its own toboggan slides.