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MICHIGAN: LUMBERING. Logging in Michigan - A Big Load. Wood engraving, American, late 19th century

THOMAS NAST: SANTA CLAUS. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night. Wood engraving after a drawing by Thomas Nast

RUSSIA: TROIKA, 1888. Wood engraving, American, 1888

RUSSIA: WINTER SCENE. Winter in Russia. Wood engraving, English, 1847

NYC: CENTRAL PARK, 1886. Sleighing in Central Park (the Dakota apartment house at the upper left): wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1886

NAST: SANTA CLAUS. Christmas Station / Santa Claus Stop Here Please. Engraving by Thomas Nast
NAST: SANTA CLAUS. Christmas Station/Santa Claus Stop Here Please. Engraving by Thomas Nast

THOMAS NAST: SANTA CLAUS. Christmas Eve--Santa Claus Waiting for the Children to Get to Sleep. Color engraving by Thomas Nast

THOMAS NAST: CHRISTMAS. The Same Old Christmas Story Over Again. Color engraving by Thomas Nast

MOSCOW: SLEDGING, 1850. Sledging at Moscow. Wood engraving, English, 1850

BOER WAR, 1899. The son of British Field Marshal, Lord Frederick Sleigh Roberts, Supreme Commander of the Boer War, fatally shot at Colenso, South Africa, 15 December 1899

Winter scene in Holland - horse-drawn sleigh
Horse-drawn sleigh on the Arresleede, The Netherlands. The horses shoes are spiked to give more grip. Date: 1910s

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

View of Omsk, Russia - the administrative center of Omsk Oblast, located in southwestern Siberia Date: circa 1903

Christmas. Children pulling a sled
Children in festive mood playing in the snow. Front cover of Merry Days Play Book. Artist: Millicent Sowerby Date: circa 1920

Winter scene. Child on a sled
Child on sled pulled by a reindeer Date: circa 1915

Winter games in main street
Group of children snowballing and playing on a sled.Date: circa 1912

Bringing home the Xmas gifts
Children pulling a sled through the town bearing gifts & a Christmas tree.Date: circa 1910

The Sleigh Race. Two couples racing horse-drawn sleighs on the snow in winter Date: 1859

Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada - Ox Sled ! Date: circa 1910s

Toboganning on Mount Royal, Montreal, Canada Date: circa 1910s

Silhouette of a sledding scene on a snowy hillside. One couple slide down the slope, watched by another couple wondering whether to copy them. Both men are in army uniform

Ox Sled - Italy (Umbria Region)
Ox Sled - Ramazzano, Italy (Umbria Region) Date: circa 1910s

Canadian Water Sports - Iceboating
Iceboating in Toronto Bay, Canada Date: 1909

Alaskan Eskimo Dogs, wearing harness to pull a sled, there are igloos in the background Date: 20th century

Granpop rides the Cresta by Lawson Wood
Humorous illustration featuring Granpop, the orang utan character created by Lawson Wood hurtling down a piste head-first on a toboggan, much to the bemusement of a small monkey and bear. Date: 1935

Huskies
A team of huskies prepare to pull a sled in the icy wilderness Date: 20th century

Scott Polar Expedition 1910 - 1912 - pulling sledge over ice
A view showing how sledges were rushed from one ice floe to another, with a sled pulling team waiting for two floes to meet and quickly dashing across

American Scouts pulling a sledge
A group of American Boy Scouts dragging a sledge up a steep snow-covered hill in a forest. circa 1950s

Off we go -- children with a sled
Off we go -- two children with a sled in the snow. 20th century

Two children on a sleigh in the snow
Two children on a sleigh, sliding down a snowy slope. circa late 19th century

Children meeting Santa Claus
Three children meeting Santa Claus. circa early 20th century

AMERICAN CHRISTMAS CARD. 19th century merchant trade card

Horse sledding in snow, women with dog in sled, Finland, march

John Stapp during a high G-force test on a sled
Acceleration and deceleration testing. Time-lapse images of John Stapp strapped in a sled seat during high G-force acceleration and deceleration testing

Dogsledge, Northern Greenland
Dogsledge. Greenland dogs pulling Royal Danish Navy soldiers and cargo on a sledge, Northern Greenland

Haloes, historical artwork
Haloes in the winter sky. Historical artwork of a spectacular display of haloes around the Sun over a snowy forest. Haloes are formed by the refraction of the Suns light inside tiny regular ice

Dog sled, Qaanaaq, Greenland. Inuit people travelling across arctic landscape by a pack of dogs. Melting ice and receding glaciers caused by global warming is altering the subsistence lifestyle of

ICE SKATERS, c1856. A scene with people ice skating on the Delaware River, possibly near the Philadelphia Navy Yard, during the coldest winter on record at the time, of 1856. Color lithograph, c1856

ICE SKATING, c1859. People ice skating on Jamaica Pond, West Roxbury, Massachusetts. Color lithograph, c1859

NEW YORK: BROADWAY, 1855. Broadway and Spring Street. Oil on canvas by Hippolyte Sebron, 1855

DOG SLED. Motion picture still

SOAPINE, 1880. American merchants trade card, 1880

NEW YORK: STEET SLEIGH. The Broadway Sleigh. Postcard from the Hudson-Fulton Celebration, 1909

SLEIGH, 19th CENTURY. Water color made for Brewster and Company, New York, 19th century

ALASKAN DOG SLED, c1900. A dog sled north of Arctic City, Alaska, on a branch of the Yukon River: oil over a stereoscopic photograph, c1900

ALASKAN DOG SLED, c1900. A dog sled north of Arctic City, Alaska, on a branch of the Yukon River. Stereograph, c1900

SLEIGHING IN NEW YORK CITY. American lithograph, 1855

THE FIRST SNOW, 1877. Lithograph, 1877, by Joseph Hoover

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Caption: The Timeless Journey of the Sled: A Glimpse into History and Adventure From Captain Robert Falcon Scott's legendary Antarctic expedition to Edward Wilson's captivating artwork, the sled has played an integral role in various historical events and cultural traditions. In a Frys Cocoa Advert featuring Captain Scott, we witness the resilience and determination of explorers as they navigate treacherous terrains with their trusty sleds. Sledging in 1911, depicted by Edward Wilson, showcases the exhilarating thrill of racing down snowy slopes, capturing the essence of winter joy. Meanwhile, an Inuit hunter braves a snowstorm while walking his dog team on sea ice in Greenland; a testament to how sleds have been vital tools for survival across different regions. The iconic image created by Thomas Nast portrays Santa Claus riding his magical sleigh through wintry skies, spreading cheer during Christmas time. Barend Cornelis Koekkoek's Winter Landscape transports us back to the 19th century when horse-drawn sleds were commonplace for transportation amidst picturesque snowy scenes. The adrenaline-fueled race at St Moritz brings together athletes from around the world who compete fiercely on their sleek sledges. Logging in Wisconsin during the 1800s highlights how sturdy wooden sledges were utilized for transporting timber through challenging terrain. Shackleton's Manchurian ponies pulling a sled across Antarctica exemplify human perseverance against extreme conditions. Similarly, Samoyed people with their reindeer-powered sleighs demonstrate how indigenous cultures have relied on these versatile vehicles for centuries. Step inside Shackleton's Hut and be transported to an era where expeditions heavily relied on meticulously designed sled-cars to transport supplies across unforgiving icy landscapes. This glimpse into history reminds us of humanity's indomitable spirit and our ability to adapt even in harsh environments. Whether it is exploring uncharted territories or embracing festive traditions, the sled remains an enduring symbol of adventure and resilience.