Swedish Nisse / Svenska
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Swedish Nisse / Svenska
A Swedish Nisse helps himself to the millers flour Date: 1882
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1882 Flour Folk Folk Lore Helps Miller Svenska Swedish
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A Swedish Nisse Helps Himself to the Miller's Flour (1882) Description: This image captures the essence of Swedish folklore with the depiction of a mischievous Nisse, or gnome, helping himself to a sack of flour from a unsuspecting miller's store. The Nisse, a common figure in Swedish folk tales, is believed to inhabit farms and protect the livestock and crops. He is often portrayed as a small, bearded man with a red cap and a pointed hat, wearing traditional Swedish clothing. In this photograph, taken in 1882, the Nisse is shown sneaking a peek over his shoulder, a sly smile playing on his lips as he reaches into the sack. The miller, oblivious to the intrusion, is focused on his work, turning the mill's wheel. The scene is set in a rustic, outdoor setting, with the mill and its surrounding landscape bathed in soft, natural light. The photograph, from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Sweden and the enduring appeal of its folk tales. The image is a reminder of the magical, whimsical world that exists just beyond the realm of the ordinary, and invites us to imagine the stories that might have unfolded in the moments before and after this moment in time.
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