Gnomes Collection

Wertheims Sewingmachine
The sewing machines manufactured by Joseph Wertheim of Frankfurt are used by gnomes as well as by the housewives of Ballarat and Warrnambool

Gnomes, Port Stanley, Falkland Islands, South America

Princess Tuvstarr is still sitting there wistfully looking into the water, 1913. Artist: Bauer, John (1882-1918)
Princess Tuvstarr is still sitting there wistfully looking into the water, 1913. Found in the collection of the Malmo Konstmuseum

White-Bear-King-Valemon, 1912. Creator: Kittelsen, Theodor (1857-1914)
White-Bear-King-Valemon, 1912. Private Collection

Garden gnomes, Port Stanley, Falkland Islands, South America

Christmas in Norway
Jultid [yuletide] fun and games on a Norwegian farm - children dress up as gnomes and other grotesques

The gnomes of German legend excavating a Ichthyosaurus skeleton
5311904 The gnomes of German legend excavating a Ichthyosaurus skeleton; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the gnomes of German legend excavating a Ichthyosaurus skeleton)

Hallway with liquor cabinet and living room decorated with mistletoe ball and Christm... c1900-1915 Creator: Unknown
Hallway with liquor cabinet and living room decorated with mistletoe ball and Christmas gnome by fireplace, between 1900 and 1915

Troll, Starry Night, 1910. Creator: Bauer, John (1882-1918)
Troll, Starry Night, 1910. Private Collection

Two Trolls, 1909. Creator: Bauer, John (1882-1918)
Two Trolls, 1909. Found in the collection of the Goteborg Konstmuseum

Lena Dances with the Knight. Among Gnomes and Trolls, 1915. Private Collection

Vill-Vallareman, 1910. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Till Hasse att titta pa jul 1903, 1903. Private Collection

Freya Seeking Her Husband, 1852. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Idun and Bragi, 1846. Artist: Blommer, Nils Jakob (1816-1853)
Idun and Bragi, 1846. Found in the collection of the Malmo Konstmuseum

Soria Moria Castle. Artist: Kittelsen, Theodor (1857-1914)
Soria Moria Castle. Found in the collection of National Museum of Art, Oslo

Garden gnome, Switzerland

Merry Christmas Gnomes
Kristina N

Fa la la la la gnomes
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Garden Gnomes
Hanna Melin

Music cover, The Children's Music Box Date: 1922

An Attack, 1891 (w / c & ink on paper)
OVR366212 An Attack, 1891 (w/c & ink on paper) by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); 30x20 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Gnomes and goblins
6370700 Gnomes and goblins by Werenskiold, Erik Theodor (1855-1938); 62.5x80.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Stoneware Mug for Beer, 1939. Creator: Lloyd Charles Lemcke
Stoneware Mug for Beer, 1939

Frightened most to death, 1870 / 89. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Frightened most to death, 1870/89. Albumen print, stereo, no. 429 from the series " Wayside Gems"

War between gnomes and locusts (coloured engraving)
979221 War between gnomes and locusts (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: War between gnomes and locusts.); © Look and Learn

"They stared at him with such fixed, statue-like gaze
3100474 " They stared at him with such fixed, statue-like gaze, that his heart turned within him and his knees smote together.", from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub

Mushroom with gnomes (chromolitho)
729853 Mushroom with gnomes (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mushroom with gnomes)

Christmas Gnomes (colour litho)
731876 Christmas Gnomes (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas gnomes, a group of gnomes sitting around a fire in a snowy landscape)

A Victorian Christmas card of a party of elves carrying musical instruments
3604275 A Victorian Christmas card of a party of elves carrying musical instruments and gazing at a bewildered robin, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Babys cot transfer, Gnome sitting on a toadstool

Babys cot transfer, Gnome riding in walnut shell
Babys cot transfer, Gnome riding in a walnut shell, pulled along by a goldfish

Babys cot transfer, Gnome reading a book

Babys cot transfer, Gnome playing an accordion

Gnomes and Humans. 19th century

Elves and Gnomes. 19th century

Jumbles by Lewis Baumer - Pixies and Frog
Jumbles by Lewis Baumer - Pixies with Frog in the Woods. 1897

He played until the room was entirely filled with gnomes
3600934 He played until the room was entirely filled with gnomes, from Little Brother & Little Sister and Other Tales by the Brothers Grimm, pub

Undine, engraved by Charles W. Sharpe (1818-99) 1855 (etching)
Ma103969 Undine, engraved by Charles W. Sharpe (1818-99) 1855 (etching) by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); 19.4x26.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Edwardian postcard of a gnome pulling a cart full of pine cone while another is pushing
3605039 Edwardian postcard of a gnome pulling a cart full of pine cone while another is pushing it up a snowy hill, c.1910 (colour litho) by English School

Frantisek Holoubek Violet English bathing soap (colour litho)
982700 Frantisek Holoubek Violet English bathing soap (colour litho) by Czech School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frantisek Holoubek Violet English bathing soap)

Edwardian postcard of a group of gnomes looking at a seated Father Christmas with a sack
3605142 Edwardian postcard of a group of gnomes looking at a seated Father Christmas with a sack of toys on his back, c.1910 (colour litho) by English School

Edwardian Christmas postcard of a gnome sitting on a chimney while another is on a
3605038 Edwardian Christmas postcard of a gnome sitting on a chimney while another is on a crescent shaped moon, c.1910 (colour litho) by English School

Edwardian postcard of three gnomes in the snow sliding down a large mushroom, c
3605037 Edwardian postcard of three gnomes in the snow sliding down a large mushroom, c.1910 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Gnomes of the German Legends laying bare the Skeleton of an Ichthyosaurus (engraving)
2788514 Gnomes of the German Legends laying bare the Skeleton of an Ichthyosaurus (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Gnome Vase, Mott Iron Company (engraving)
1092659 The Gnome Vase, Mott Iron Company (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gnome Vase, Mott Iron Company)

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"Gnomes: From Sewing Machines to Garden Delights" In the quaint town of Port Stanley, nestled in the picturesque Falkland Islands of South America, a peculiar fascination with gnomes has taken root. It all began with Wertheims Sewingmachine, a renowned establishment that not only catered to sewing enthusiasts but also harbored an unexpected love for these mystical creatures. Gnomen-Figuren des Gartentechnischen Geschäfts von Ludwig Müller in Erfurt, Germany, caught the attention of Wertheims Sewingmachine's owner. Enchanted by their charm and whimsy, he decided to bring them across oceans to grace his shop's display windows. One such gnome figure was inspired by White-Bear-King-Valemon, a captivating tale brought to life by Kittelsen in 1912. Theodor Kittelsen's creation became an emblematic representation of these magical beings and ignited further interest among locals. The enchantment continued as artist John Bauer unveiled his masterpiece "Princess Tuvstarr is still sitting there wistfully looking into the water" in 1913. This ethereal painting captured the essence of gnomes' mystique and captivated hearts worldwide. Soon enough, garden gnomes found their way into Port Stanley gardens too. Their presence added a touch of magic amidst vibrant blooms and lush greenery. These little folk became cherished companions during Christmas celebrations in Norway as well – adorning homes with festive cheer alongside Father Christmas and his sleigh. As holiday tunes filled the air each year, merry Christmas gnomes would make their appearance - spreading joy with every Fa la la la la. Their mischievous smiles brightened up households far and wide during this special season. Today, garden they have become beloved symbols around the world – guardians of nature's beauty while adding a sprinkle of enchantment wherever they reside.