Swedish Collection (page 93)

Swedish woman in clogs, 1640, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Swedish woman in clogs, 1640, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan. [Tudor Publishing Company, New York, 1937]

A Swedish lady in pointed fur cap and ruff, 1640, (1937). Creator: Unknown
A Swedish lady in pointed fur cap and ruff, 1640, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan. [Tudor Publishing Company, New York, 1937]

Charles XII, c1700-1710, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Charles XII, c1700-1710, (1890). Charles XII (1682-1718) King of Sweden from 1697 to 1718 belonged to the House of Palatinate-Zweibrucken, a branch line of the House of Wittelsbach

The Battle of Leipzig, (1813), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Leipzig, (1813), 1890. Battle of Leipzig fought between 16-19 October 1813, between an alliance of Russia, Prussia, Austria, and Sweden

The Royal Palace, Stockholm, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Palace, Stockholm, 1890. Stockholm Palace, Baroque design by Nicodemus Tessin the Younger, completed in 1754. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

The Great Electors commanders before the Battle of Fehrbellin, 28 June 1675, (1936). Befehlsausgabe Des Grossen Kurfursten Vor Der Schlacht Bei Fehrbellin, 28 Juni 1675

The Abbess of Frauenchiemsee protects her convent, 1632, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The Abbess of Frauenchiemsee protects her convent, 1632, (1936). Die Abtissin Von Frauenchiemsee Schutzt Ihr Kloster, 1632

King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, (1936). Creator: Unknown
King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, (1936). Gustav II Adolf (1594-1632) at the Battle of Battle of Breitenfeld in 1631. His victory induced many Protestant German states to ally with Sweden against

His Favourite Hymn, early 20th century. Creator: Albert Engstrom
His Favourite Hymn, early 20th century. A red-nosed man sings lustily to the consternation of those around him

The Contractor, early 20th century. Creator: Albert Engstrom
The Contractor, early 20th century. Businessman in bowler hat, holding a cigar

August Strindberg, 1892. Artist: Edvard Munch
August Strindberg, 1892. Found in the collection of the Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, Sweden

Changing the Guard at the Palace, Stockholm, Sweden, late 19th-early 20th century. Royal guards at Stockholm Palace. Glass lantern slide

Armchair of polished mahogany, by Nils Enstrom made by AB Ferd. Lundquist & Co
Armchair of polished mahogany, designed by Nils Enstrom and made by AB Ferd. Lundquist & Co. 1949. From " Decorative Art 1949 - The Studio Year Book"

Living-room furniture by Carl-Axel Acking, made by A. B. Svenska Mobelfabrikerna, 1949
Corner of living-room with furniture designed by Carl-Axel Acking and made by A.B. Svenska Mobelfabrikerna, 1949. From " Decorative Art 1949 - The Studio Year Book"

Framed chair, Designed by Axel Larsen for the Institute of Handicrafts, Stockholm
Seat-back and arms pressed from one piece of material to fit into the frame. Designed by Axel Larsen for the Institute of Handicrafts, Stockholm, 1949

Sheet music for three polkas, mid 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Sheet music for three polkas, mid 19th century. " Les Contemporaines" - 3 favorite German polkas with illustrations: " La plus belle" by Labitzki

Flags of the world, 1889. Creator: W & AK Johnston
Flags of the world, 1889. Flags, standards and ensigns. From " Encyclopaedia Britannica, Ninth Edition". [1889]

In Hyde Park With The Crown Prince of Sweden, 1917, (1945). Creator: Unknown
In Hyde Park With The Crown Prince of Sweden, 1917, (1945). British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965), right

Heinkel HE 5 seaplanes used in the search for Umberto Nobile, North Pole, 1928, (1932)
Heinkel HE 5 seaplanes used by the Swedes in the search for Umberto Nobile, North Pole, 1928, (1932). Nobile (1885-1978) was an Italian aeronaut and Arctic explorer

Andrees Arctic balloon after the crash, 1897, (1932). Creator: Unknown
Andre es Arctic balloon after the crash, 1897, (1932). Swedish engineer and aeronaut Salomon August Andre e (1854-1897) perished during a failed attempt to reach the Geographic North Pole by hydrogen

On the Route of the Lapland Express, 1935-36. Creator: Unknown
On the Route of the Lapland Express, 1935-36. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 2". [The Amalgamated Press Limited, London, 1935-36]

Andrees Arctic balloon expedition, 1897, (1932). Creator: Unknown
Andre es Arctic balloon expedition, 1897, (1932). Swedish engineer and aeronaut Salomon August Andre e (1854-1897) perished during a failed attempt to reach the Geographic North Pole by hydrogen

Swedish javelin-thrower Erik Lundquist, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Swedish javelin-thrower Erik Lundquist, 1928. Lundqvist (1908-1963) won gold medal in the javelin throw at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam

Ice yachting in Sweden, c1928. Creator: Unknown
Ice yachting in Sweden, c1928. Winter sport which originated in Europe, and became popular in the USA and Canada. From " Die Welt in Bildern", (The World in Pictures), cigarette card album

Reindeer sledge ride in Sweden, c1928. Creator: Unknown
Reindeer sledge ride in Sweden, c1928. Traditional Sami transport in the far north of Sweden. From " Die Welt in Bildern", (The World in Pictures), cigarette card album, c1928

Swedish woman in traditional costume, c1928. Creator: Unknown
Swedish woman in traditional costume, c1928. Woman in patterned blouse and pleated skirt. From " Die Welt in Bildern", (The World in Pictures), cigarette card album, c1928

Swedish girl playing with dolls, c1928. Creator: Unknown
Swedish girl playing with dolls, c1928. Child in traditional costume, with embroidered cap and woven apron. From " Die Welt in Bildern", (The World in Pictures), cigarette card album

Aurora Von Konigsmarck, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Aurora Von Ko nigsmarck, (1933). Portrait of Swedish/German noblewoman Countess Maria Aurora von Ko nigsmarck (1662-1728), mistress of Augustus the Strong, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland

Karl XII, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Karl XII, (1933). Portrait of Charles XII, King of Sweden (1682-1718) who assumed power at the age of fifteen, but was shot and killed during the siege of Fredriksten in Norway

Sweden, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Sweden, c1935. From " An Album of National Flags and Arms". [John Player & Sons, c1935]

Gustaf Adolf II, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Gustaf Adolf II, (1933). Portrait of King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden (1594-1632) became King of Sweden in 1611. He was the leader of the Protestants in the Thirty Years War (1618-1648) in Europe

Karl Gustav Graf Von Wrangel, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Karl Gustav Graf Von Wrangel, (1933). Portrait of Swedish noble, statesman and military commander Carl Gustav Wrangel (1613-1676), Count of Salmis

Karl X, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Karl X, (1933). Portrait of Charles X Gustaf, King of Sweden (1622-1660), the first king of the Swedish Caroline era. After a miniature by Pierre Signac

Christine, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Christine, (1933). Portrait of Queen Christina of Sweden (1626-1689) who abdicated in 1654. She is noted for her unconventional lifestyle (she never married), and masculine dressing

Skijoring in Sweden, c1928. Creator: Unknown
Skijo ring in Sweden, c1928. Skijoring is a winter sport where a horse, dog (or dogs) or a motor vehicle is used to pull a person on skis

Swedish people in traditional costume, c1928. Creator: Unknown
Swedish people in traditional costume, c1928. Man with leather apron and yellow suit, holding his grandchild. From " Die Welt in Bildern", (The World in Pictures), cigarette card album

Boy Charlton of Australia, and Arne Borg of Sweden, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Boy Charlton of Australia, and Arne Borg of Sweden, 1928. Charlton (1907-1975) set five world records, and won three silver and one bronze medal

Modern pentathlon winners, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Modern pentathlon winners, 1928. Winners (in military uniform): Bo Lindman of Sweden, (silver medal), Sven Thofelt of Sweden (gold medal)

Swedish figure skater Gillis Grafstrom, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Swedish figure skater Gillis Grafstro m, 1928. Gillis Grafstro m (1893-1938) won gold medal in the Mens Figure Skating at the 1928 Winter Olympics, held at St Moritz in Switzerland

Auguste Amalie de Beauharnais, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Auguste Amalie de Beauharnais, (1933). Portrait of Princess Augusta of Bavaria, Duchess of Leuchtenberg (1788-1851) with her daughter Josephine of Leuchtenberg (1807-1876)

Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, (1933). Portrait of Marshal Jean-Baptiste-Jules Bernadotte, Prince of Ponte Corvo, Charles XIV of Sweden (1763-1844)

Tomb of Gustav I in Uppsala Cathedral, pub. c1853-64. Creator: Karl Johann Billmark (1804-70)
Tomb of Gustav I in Uppsala Cathedral, from Teckningar efter Naturen Sverige Interiuer och Exteriuer, published c.1853-64 (colour litho)

Prison of Duke John, son of Gustav I, at Gripsholm, following Eriks deposition, pub
Prison of Duke John, son of Gustav I, at Gripsholm, following Eriks deposition, from Teckningar efter Naturen Sverige Interiuer och Exteriuer, published c.1853-64 (colour litho)

Prison of King Erik XIV, son of Gustav I, at Gripsholm, pub
Prison of King Erik XIV, son of Gustav I, at Gripsholm, from Teckningar efter Naturen Sverige Interiuer och Exteriuer, published c. 1853-64 (colour litho)

Old Swedes Church, Wilmington, Delaware, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Old Swedes Church, Wilmington, Delaware, USA, c1900. Holy Trinity Church, also known as Old Swedes, was consecrated on Trinity Sunday in 1699 by a predominantly Swedish congregation

Orefors - Crystal - Rydbeck & Norstrom. 1939. From Decorative Art 1939 - The Studio Year Book, edited by C. G. Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1939]

Guldsmeds A. -B. (G. A. B. ) - Sterling Silver - Rydbeck & Norstrom. 1939
Guldsmeds A.-B. (G.A.B.) - Sterling Silver - Rydbeck & Norstrom. 1939. From Decorative Art 1939 - The Studio Year Book, edited by C. G. Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1939]

Suen Olof Palme (1927-1986), Swedish politician, picture 1979

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