Sled Collection

Captain Robert Falcon Scott - Frys Cocoa Advert
Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912), the English naval commander and explorer. A Captain in the Royal Navy, Scott led a number of expeditions to the Antarctic

Sledging, 1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson
Sledging, 1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole

Race At St Moritz
1908: Skeleton competitors with their toboggans at the start of the Cresta Run, St Moritz. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

THOMAS NAST: SANTA CLAUS. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night. Engraving by Thomas Nast

Winter Landscape, 1835-1838, by Barend Cornelis Koekkoek (18
Barend Cornelis Koekkoek (1803-1862). Dutch painter. Winter Landscape, 1835-1838. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Inuit hunter walking his dog team on the sea ice in a snow storm, Greenland, Denmark, Polar Regions

Logging in Wisconsin, 1800s
Hauling logs with a horse-drawn sledge in northern Wisconsin, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Shackletons Manchurian ponies, Antarctica, 1908
Manchurian ponies used by Shackleton in the Antarctic, 1908-09. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph

Shackleton's Endurance Sinking, November 1915
Shackleton's Endurance sinking in the ice of the Weddell Sea off Antarctica while a sled team looks on, Nov. 1915

Samoyed People with their reindeer sled
Two Samoyedic hunters on a sleigh pulled by reindeer at, northern Russia. Date: circa 1903

Inside Shackletons Hut
The interior of the hut of Ernest Shackleton (1907-9), which has been preserved in exactly the same state as left by Shackleton Date: 2005

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Innuit family with dog team and sled, . Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Shackletons Sled-Car
In his attempt on the South Pole, Shackleton plans to use this specially designed automobile, rather then dogs, to haul his supplies

Accompanying the dead, 1865, (1965). Creator: Vasily Perov
Accompanying the dead, 1865, (1965). A Russian family transporting a coffin through the snow on a sledge. Painting, also known as Seeing off the Dead, or Last Journey, in the State Tretyakov Gallery

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Dog - Siberian Husky Musher with Sled dog team racing on trail, swiss alps Date:

CURRIER & IVES: WINTER MORNING. Winter morning in the country. Lithograph, 1873, by Currier & Ives

Husky sledding, Lapland, Finland

Norway, Troms, Lyngen Alps. Travel over the mountains of the Lyngen Alps via dog sled guided by veteran explorer Per Thore Hansen. (MR)

The sledge party to White Island, February 1902: Shackleton and Wilson making camp
CH375987 The sledge party to White Island, February 1902: Shackleton and Wilson making camp, 1902 (w/c on paper) by Wilson

Visit to Madeira - Road to the Hotel
Black and white lantern slide of a sledge/carriage (carro de bois) being pulled up a hill by a pair of oxen - Visit to Madeira. Part of Box 125 - Madeira. Boswell Collection

Bobsledding team of four, final push and last person getting on

THOMAS NAST: CHRISTMAS. The Same Old Christmas Story Over Again. Engraving by Thomas Nast, 1878

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Dog Siberian Husky Date:

Cover of an 1896 edition of Clement Clarke Moores holiday poem, The Night Before Christmas
NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. Cover of an 1896 edition of Clement Clarke Moores holiday poem, The Night Before Christmas, also known as A Visit From St. Nicholas

Father Christmas in a sledge with children
Father Christmas hurtles down a snowy hillside accompanied by four happy children carrying a holly branch and wreath. c. 1920

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Loggers with an ordinary haul on an ox-drawn sledge, Minnesota, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century photograph

A Winter Landscape, 1854. Creator: Johannes Franciscus Hoppenbrouwers
A Winter Landscape, 1854

Jack London / White Fang
White fang joins the sled team in the forest. Date: First published: 1906

SEA MONSTERS, 1550. Sea monsters inhabiting the north Atlantic and animals found in northern lands. Woodcut from Sebastian Munsters Cosmographia, Basle, 1550

Littleport Skaters
1st January 1907: Children enjoying themselves on the ice at Littleport, near Ely. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Sami People, Norway - outside their tent Date: circa 1910s

Christmas Pudding being pulled along atop a wooden sled
Delightful Chromolithograph Christmas greetings postcard by Ellen H. Clapsaddle depicting a sizeable Christmas Pudding being pulled along atop a wooden frame sled. Date: circa 1907

Inuit hunter and his dog team travelling on the sea ice, Greenland, Denmark, Polar Regions

Visitors enjoying dog sledding on the ice in front of the village of Listvyanka, Irkutsk Oblast, Siberia, Russia, Eurasia

Cover of a late 19th century edition of Clement Clarke Moores The Night Before Christmas
NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. Cover of a late 19th century edition of Clement Clarke Moores The Night Before Christmas

St Nicholas Church on The Old Town Square in Prague. This famous baroque Church decorated with sculptures by Antonin Braun was completed in 1735

The Frost Fair of the winter of 1683-84 on the Thames, with Old London Bridge in the Distance
XJF360231 The Frost Fair of the winter of 1683-84 on the Thames, with Old London Bridge in the Distance. c.1684 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English

Gwich'in Indians
5307575 Gwich'in Indians.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Gwich'in Indians. The Gwich'in (or Kutchin) are an Athabaskan-speaking First Nations people of Canada

Church of St. Basile, Moscow, Russia
3568542 Church of St. Basile, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: Moscow, Russia 1890-1910 circa Date of Artwork: 1555-1561 Photographer: Daziaro, J.); Alinari Archives, Florence.

A Russian Mountain, a giant artificial ice slide for skaters and sledders, 18th century
FLO4624918 A Russian Mountain, a giant artificial ice slide for skaters and sledders, 18th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre

Group portrait with a white bear, symbol of Cortina d'Ampezzo, Belluno
3568056 Group portrait with a white bear, symbol of Cortina d'Ampezzo, Belluno by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Cortina D'Ampezzo 1943 Photographer)

Road, Moscow, Russia
3568545 Road, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: Moscow, Russia 1890-1910 circa Photographer: Daziaro, J.); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Lapp in a sleigh pulled by a reindeer on a frozen river. In the background
FLO4623155 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

Late 19th century Russian village in winter
2603884 Late 19th century Russian village in winter; (add.info.: Typical late 19th century Russian village in winter. On the left is a troika, a sledge drawn by three horses abreast)

Group portrait, Madeira
3562721 Group portrait, Madeira by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Madeira, Portugal 1870 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Costumes of the Dutch, 18th century. Men in wide breeches, women in flattened hairstyles, skating on a frozen river
FLO4624974 Costumes of the Dutch, 18th century. Men in wide breeches, women in flattened hairstyles, skating on a frozen river, and riding boats and carriages with sails on the ice

Russian nobles and travelers on sleds and sleighs on a frozen river, and men on a horse-driven carriage
FLO4624871 Russian nobles and travelers on sleds and sleighs on a frozen river, and men on a horse-driven carriage on the riverbank, 18th century

A child in winter clothes is petting his dog sitting on a small sled
3562482 A child in winter clothes is petting his dog sitting on a small sled by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: 1901 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

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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.