Sled Collection (page 9)

The original rollercoaster or Russian Mountain
A Russian Mountain, a giant artificial ice slide for skaters and sledders, 18th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre and Stanghi from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Russian people on horse-driven sleighs on a glacier
Russian nobles and travelers on sleds and sleighs on a frozen river, and men on a horse-driven carriage on the riverbank, 18th century

Lapp in a sleigh pulled by a reindeer on a frozen river. In the background, a man rides a strange contraption with skis and rudder with wheel

A Russian Country House (chromolitho)
735173 A Russian Country House (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Russian Country House)

In Russia (chromolitho)
734532 In Russia (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Russia. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection

Tungus natives leaving winter camp, 1812-13 (coloured engraving)
468796 Tungus natives leaving winter camp, 1812-13 (coloured engraving) by Karnejeff, E. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tungusic peoples are a Siberian culture group)

Budapest, illustration from The Snow Man by George Sand, 1887 (litho)
CHT420011 Budapest, illustration from The Snow Man by George Sand, 1887 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Loading the Sleigh, 1858 (oil on panel)
3736715 Loading the Sleigh, 1858 (oil on panel) by Schelfhout, Andreas (1787-1870); 31x42.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: De Slee Laden); eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Dutch

Of the twenty-one Alpine members of the Fenestrelle Battalion overwhelmed by avalanches in the Alta Dora Valley
2778025 Of the twenty-one Alpine members of the Fenestrelle Battalion overwhelmed by avalanches in the Alta Dora Valley

The giveaways of our Alpine, barrels and explosive sleds plunged to the Austrian positions (colour litho)
2777541 The giveaways of our Alpine, barrels and explosive sleds plunged to the Austrian positions (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Ramparts of Mt. Erebus, (bromide print)
3106135 The Ramparts of Mt. Erebus, (bromide print) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

The Polar Party on the Trail (bromide print)
3106133 The Polar Party on the Trail (bromide print) by Bowers, Lieutenant Henry Robertson ( Birdie ) (1883-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Native American travois (chromolitho)
2782665 Native American travois (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native American travois. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Christmas card, Russian snow scene

Arctic eskimo with snow and ice
Decorative Christmas frieze, Arctic eskimo with snow and ice

Santa Claus with presents on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1950s

Boy delivering a tree to a girl on a Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Two girls riding on a sled on a Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1900s

Toys and presents on a sled on a French Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1900s

Elf on a sled on a Dutch New Year postcard. Date: circa 1910s

Two elves with pine cones on a Dutch Christmas postcard
Two elves with a sled full of pine cones on a Dutch Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1910s

Cats on sleds in the snow on a postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Santa Claus in his workshop on a Christmas postcard
Santa Claus making a sled in his workshop on a Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1900s

People skating and sleighing on a Christmas card. circa 1890s

Latitude 86 degrees 14 minutes North (chromolitho)
1094299 Latitude 86 degrees 14 minutes North (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Latitude 86 degrees 14 minutes North)

Little girl being pulled along in a sledge by her friend c. 1910

A sweet little girl pulling her sledge along
A sweet little girl pulling along her sledge laden with Christmas presents c. 1910

Girls on a sled
Xmas. Two girls having fun speed down snowy slopes on a sled. Date: 1930

Riding in a sled
Xmas. Young girl dressed in a warm outfit is pushed along in a sled on the ice by her boy. Date: 1903

German print - Four Seasons - Winter
German print - Four Seasons, children in a winter scene, with a snowman and sleds. 19th century

Four children and dog building a snowman
Four children (with their dog) building a snowman. Date: 1920s

CH496191
winter; seasons; cold; snow; snowy; snow-covered; ice; frozen; koek-en-zopie; koek en zopie; tent; camp; encampment; travellers; fishing; hole; sled; sleds; sledge; sledges; travel; transport;

The Neurasthenic Mule (Colour Litho)
2778353 The Neurasthenic Mule (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The neurasthenic mule)

Native Americans (coloured engraving)
3630056 Native Americans (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native Americans.); © Look and Learn

The cold, increased by the tremendous speed, deprived them of the power of speech
3501829 The cold, increased by the tremendous speed, deprived them of the power of speech, from Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne (1828-1905)

Traineau, from Sports & Divertissements, pub. 1914 (pochoir print)
3282442 Traineau, from Sports & Divertissements, pub. 1914 (pochoir print) by Martin, Charles (1848-1934); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

The Castle Berg (bromide print)
3106134 The Castle Berg (bromide print) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Postcard of Father Christmas, sent on 24th December 1913 (hand-coloured photograph)
660085 Postcard of Father Christmas, sent on 24th December 1913 (hand-coloured photograph) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Reindeer-drawn sledges, from Winter Sketches in Lapland by Brooke
TRV230438 Reindeer-drawn sledges, from Winter Sketches in Lapland by Brooke, published 1827 (litho) (b/w photo) by Brooke

Lapland Sledge, 1803 (colour litho)
XCF272258 Lapland Sledge, 1803 (colour litho) by Atkinson, John Augustus (1775-1831); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Death of Sten Sture at Lake Malar, 1520 (litho)
STC358010 Death of Sten Sture at Lake Malar, 1520 (litho) by Hellqvist, Carl Gustaf (1851-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sten Sture the Younger)

Le Traineau, from Journal les Modes Parisiennes
XIR293813 Le Traineau, from Journal les Modes Parisiennes, printed in Paris (colour engraving) by Compte-Calix, Francois Claudius (1813-80) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet

Collecting driftwood for the cabin in which the expedition wintered
STC235550 Collecting driftwood for the cabin in which the expedition wintered, illustration from Diarium Nauticum, seu vera descriptio trium navigationum admirandarum

Winter on Wall Street, 1834 (colour litho)
NYH188434 Winter on Wall Street, 1834 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American, out of copyright

Samoyeds at a nighttime fair at Obdorsk, 1812-13 (coloured engraving)
468784 Samoyeds at a nighttime fair at Obdorsk, 1812-13 (coloured engraving) by Karnejeff, E. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Les Peuples de la Russie)

Yakuts of central Siberia in winter landscape, clad in furs and with a reindeer sledge
EDI183834 Yakuts of central Siberia in winter landscape, clad in furs and with a reindeer sledge, published 1813 (aquatint) by Russian School (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Fins Bringing Live Fish to Market, etched by the artist, published 1804 (colour litho)
STC169217 Fins Bringing Live Fish to Market, etched by the artist, published 1804 (colour litho) by Atkinson, John Augustus (1775-1831); Private Collection; (add.info)

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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.