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The International Exhibition: "Fisherman's Hut in Lapland", by J. F. Hockert, 1862. Creator: Unknown. The International Exhibition: "Fisherman's Hut in Lapland", by J. F. Hockert, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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The International Exhibition: "Fisherman's Hut in Lapland", by J. F. Hockert, 1862. Creator: Unknown. The International Exhibition: "Fisherman's Hut in Lapland", by J. F. Hockert, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: "Fisherman's Hut in Lapland", by J. F. Hockert, 1862....in all probability this fisherman and his pretty wife are only Swedish settlers in Lapland...Besides the physical superiority of this young couple, there are the conical headdress, the bag, worsted balls, and various articles of the chatelaine or "housewife" hanging from the girdle of the woman, and other points of detail which will be identified as Swedish. The reindeer dog is, of course, common in all these high latitudes...our poor fisherman seems to be contented enough with his pipe, his net-making, his young wife, and his baby: our lady readers will say we ought to have put the last first. As for the pretty mother, with her infant in its birch-bark cradle, swathed like an Italian bambino, with her foot on the hassock to get purchase for swinging it to sleep, we have seldom seen maternal felicity more happily expressed'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This photograph, titled "The International Exhibition: Fisherman's Hut in Lapland," by J.F. Hockert, dates back to 1862. The creators of the image remain unknown, but the description from the Illustrated London News of the time provides valuable context to the scene. The image portrays a contented fisherman and his young wife in their humble abode in Lapland. With their distinctive conical headdresses, the couple is most likely of Swedish descent, as noted in the description. The woman's girdle is adorned with various articles of her household, including worsted balls and a chatelaine. The reindeer dog, a common companion in the high latitudes, lies at their feet. The fisherman appears to be at peace with his simple life, enjoying his pipe and the process of net-making. His wife, cradling their infant in a birch-bark cradle, exudes maternal happiness. The description from the Illustrated London News notes that the mother's expression of maternal felicity is rarely seen more happily expressed. The scene offers a glimpse into the daily life of Swedish settlers in Lapland during the mid-19th century, providing a window into a simpler time and a unique cultural perspective. The photograph's ability to capture the warmth and contentment of the couple and their home is a testament to Hockert's skill as a photographer.
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