Swede Collection

Swedish colonists on the Delaware River
Swedes Church and house of Sven Sener on the Delaware River, colonial Pennsylvania. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

King Charles XII or Carl of Sweden (1682-1718) - Charles XII, King of Sweden. Hand-colored woodcut
NWI4945690 King Charles XII or Carl of Sweden (1682-1718) - Charles XII, King of Sweden. Hand-colored woodcut; (add.info.: King Charles XII or Carl of Sweden (1682-1718) - Charles XII

A Housewife in an inner Courtyard Cleaning Fish, 1639-1649. Creator: Hendrik Potuyl
A Housewife in an inner Courtyard Cleaning Fish, 1639-1649

Too Late
BON53685 Too Late by Couldery, Horatio Henry (1832-after 1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: by Horatio Henry Couldery); Photo © Bonhams, London, UK

Colonial farmers in New Sweden, 1600s
Swedish settlers harvesting wheat in Delaware, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Colonists of New Sweden
Clothing of Swedish settlers in colonial Delaware, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Advert for Bovril with vegetables, WW2
Advert for Bovril - puts a smile into vegetables, WW2 Date: 1943

Swedish man and woman, from a late 19th century photograph (litho)
473315 Swedish man and woman, from a late 19th century photograph (litho) by Swedish Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Five Generations of Swedish monarchs, 1904 (colour litho)
CHT241244 Five Generations of Swedish monarchs, 1904 (colour litho) by Swedish School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Miscellaneous Costumes 1600
LLM455312 Miscellaneous Costumes 1600 by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miscellaneous Costumes 1600)

Races of Mankind, from The British Empire Universities Modern English Illustrated
3614249 Races of Mankind, from The British Empire Universities Modern English Illustrated Dictionary, pub.1914 by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: Races of Mankind)

A very strange fight (colour litho)
2778428 A very strange fight (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A very strange fight)

The Turnip (colour litho)
2638593 The Turnip (colour litho) by Milesi, J. (fl.1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: J. Milesi Illustration from Plants and their application to ornament)

King Gustav III (1746-92) of Sweden (pastel)
CHT241245 King Gustav III (1746-92) of Sweden (pastel) by Lundberg, Gustav (1695-1786); Centre Culturel Suedois, Paris; eArchives Charmet; Swedish, out of copyright

Skiers Wedding (Colour Litho)
2784080 Skiers Wedding (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skiers wedding. Two young Swedes who had met on the snow fields were married in a sportswear)

The ice that crushes (Colour Litho)
2783977 The ice that crushes (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ice that crushes)

The Turnip (colour litho)
2638594 The Turnip (colour litho) by Milesi, J. (fl.1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: J. Milesi Illustration from Plants and their application to ornament)

Margarette Olsen, Swede (b / w photo)
984372 Margarette Olsen, Swede (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margarette Olsen, Swede)

The Root Cellar, 1884 (oil on canvas)
1767503 The Root Cellar, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Carlsen, Emil (1853-1932); 43.8x79.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Root Cellar. Soren Emil Carlsen (1853-1932). Oil on canvas

Chief Varieties of Green-Crop (colour litho)
3653403 Chief Varieties of Green-Crop (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chief Varieties of Green-Crop)

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Sweden, Vastergotland, Kinnekulle Ridge, Cotton grass growing in damp area 300 metres above Vattern, Swedens largest lake

Clamp Swedes in late Autumn, Yorkshire, c1960. Artist: CM Dixon
Clamp Swedes in late Autumn, Yorkshire, c1960. Farming is an important part of rural history. Clamps are a traditional way of storing large quantities of root vegetables

Peter Brahe The Younger Portrait Soldier Statesman
Peter Brahe the Younger, 1602- 1680. Swedish soldier, statesman, author. After a 17th century print by Jeremias Falck

PILO, Carl Gustav (1711-1793). The Coronation of King Gustav III of Sweden. Oil. SWEDEN. Stockholm. The Nacional Museum of Fine Arts

Charles XIV John, Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte (1763-1844). King of Sweden and Norway and Marshal of France by Napoleon I. Oil on canvas. SWEDEN. Stockholm. The Nacional Museum of Fine Arts

SWEDEN. Tanum. Litsleby Rock. The god of spear and boats. Bronze Age. Cave; Petroglyph

Swedish Grandmother
An old Swedish woman in traditional costume of Sweden, reading a Bible story to her grandchild on the wooden steps of her house. Date: 1930s

Swedish Beaver Scouts and Leader
A group of Swedish Beaver Scouts and leader playing a game together. circa 1980s

Swedish immigrants on their way to the American midwest, 1850s
Immigrant Swedes passing through Worcester, Massachusetts, en route to the Midwest, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Delaware settled by colonists from Sweden, 1600s
Swedish settlers landing at Paradise Point, Delaware, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Swedish settlement at Fort Christina, Delaware
Fort Christina under siege by the Dutch in 1655 (now Wilmington, Delaware). Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a contemporary illustration by Campanius

Soldier in New Sweden
Swedish soldier in colonial Delaware, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The League of Nations Union - Children of Sweden. The LNU was an organisation formed in October 1918 in the United Kingdom to promote international justice

Swede Bronze Top C1920
Bronze-top swede. Date: circa 1920

Atlas by Fern㯠Vaz Dourado, 1571. Chart 1: Northern
Atlas by Fern㯠 Vaz Dourado, 1571. Chart 1: Northern Europe. Renaissance art. Miniature Painting. PORTUGAL. Lisbon. National Archive of the Tower of the Tombo

Nobel, Alfred Berhard (1833-1896). Swedish chemist. Inventor of dynamite

Sweden. Birka. Viking settlement
SWEDEN. BJ֒ K֮ Viking settlement of Birka (9th-10th c.)

BOBERG, Ferdinand. S�District
BOBERG, Ferdinand (1860-1946). S� District. 1927. Watercolour. SWEDEN. Stockholm. The Nacional Museum of Fine Arts

Humpty and Dumpty the rabbits meet a dog
Hullo, There! -- Humpty and Dumpty the twin rabbits meet a dog lurking behind a large vegetable. Date: 1912

Swede 30 Years War World Smokers series N33 Allen & Ginter Cigarettes
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Adolf Erik Nordenskiold, 1880 (engraving)
XJF394204 Adolf Erik Nordenskiold, 1880 (engraving) by Stodart, George J. (d.1884); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adolf Erik Nordenskiold (1832-1901) Finnish geologist

SWEDE RISBERG (1894-1975). Charles August Risberg. American baseball player, banned from the Major Leagues for his involvement with the 1919 Black Sox Scandal. Photograph, 1919

Special job for Crossley Motors. Standing by the car is Baron Erik Palmstierna, Swedish, Minister to London. 24 May 1924

Swede (Brassica napobrassica) roots in farm shop, Cheshire, England, February

Raw swede on white background

Bowl of mashed swede, close-up

Fresh fruit and vegetables on market stall

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"Exploring the Rich History and Cultural Heritage of Swede: From Swedish Colonists on the Delaware River to Modern Times" Step back in time as we uncover the fascinating story of Swede, a term that encompasses various aspects of Swedish history and culture. Let's embark on a journey through centuries, exploring significant events, influential figures, and intriguing moments that have shaped this unique identity. In the early 1600s, colonial farmers established their roots in New Sweden along the picturesque Delaware River. These resilient settlers laid the foundation for future generations to thrive in this new land. Fast forward to World War II when an advert for Bovril with vegetables showcased how Swedes embraced innovation even during challenging times. This testament to resilience highlights their resourcefulness and determination. PILO Carl Gustav's masterpiece "The Coronation of Charles XIV John" captures a pivotal moment in Swedish history when Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte ascended to become King Charles XIV John. This coronation marked a turning point for Sweden and its monarchy. Delving into everyday life, late 19th-century photographs depict a Swedish man and woman exuding elegance from another era. Their attire reflects both tradition and evolving fashion trends of that time. Five Generations of Swedish monarchs depicted in a vibrant lithograph from 1904 showcase continuity within royal lineage while highlighting societal changes throughout different eras. Swedish diversity is celebrated through depictions of miscellaneous costumes dating back to the 17th century. These colorful ensembles reflect cultural influences from various regions within Sweden itself. Moving beyond borders, "Races of Mankind, " an illustrated work from The British Empire Universities Modern English Illustrated publication provides insight into how Swedes were perceived by others during colonial times—an opportunity for reflection on historical perspectives. Lastly, an intriguing glimpse into art emerges with "Two Nude Models, " captured around 1890 using albumen print technique—a reminder that beauty can be found even in unconventional forms.