Glissade Collection

An Ascent of the Schilthorn from Murren, Switzerland (engraving)
1045563 An Ascent of the Schilthorn from Murren, Switzerland (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Ascent of the Schilthorn from Murren)

Family on holiday glissading in the snow, Victorian period

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Glissade; Slide; Glitschbahn (engraving)
7196173 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Glissade; Slide; Glitschbahn (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Glissade; Slide; Glitschbahn)

Une Descente Dans La Cordillere Des Andes (engraving)
2789204 Une Descente Dans La Cordillere Des Andes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Descente Dans La Cordillere Des Andes)

How Massena got his battalion out of a bad spot (colour litho)
3627005 How Massena got his battalion out of a bad spot (colour litho) by Paris, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: How Massena got his battalion out of a bad spot)

TRYING A GLISSADE, Switzerland

Music cover for Valse a Deux Tems (Temps)
Music cover for Valse a Deux Tems (or Temps), meaning Waltz in Two Beats or Two-Step Waltz, a popular style of waltz in the mid-19th century

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Glissade: The Exhilarating Slide Through Snowy Mountains and History. From the enchanting ascent of the Schilthorn in Murren, Switzerland, depicted in an old engraving, to the thrilling family holiday pastime in the Victorian era, glissading has been a beloved winter tradition. The French term "glissade," meaning slide, is also found in "Glitschbahn," a type of ski lift. Travel back to the Andes Mountains with the captivating engraving "Une Descente Dans La Cordillere Des Andes," where adventurous souls glissade down the snowy peaks. History buffs may recall how Napoleon Bonaparte's General Massena skillfully used glissades to save his battalion from a precarious situation. Fast forward to modern times, as families continue to embrace the joy of glissading in the snow, as seen in this charming Victorian-era photograph. Join us in trying the exhilarating glissade experience in the breathtaking landscapes of Switzerland. And for those musically inclined, groove to the rhythm of "Valse a Deux Temps (Temps)" as you imagine yourself glissading through the snow.