Skis Collection (page 6)

Transporting sick and wounded Russian troops on skis, Russo-Japanese War, 1904. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 10th April 1904

Troops on skis on alpine manoeuvres, Norway, 1902. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 16th February 1902

Walther Kupfer H J Burger & Sohn VII Great Ski Race
Walther Kupfer, H. J. Burger & Sohn, VII Great Ski Race of Switzerland, St. Moritz 1911, paper, chromolithography, total: height: 105 cm; width: 74 cm, signed: im Druck u. l.: W

Max von Esterle Wagner sche Universitats-Buchdruckerei
Max von Esterle, Wagner sche Universitats-Buchdruckerei, Mutters near Innsbruck, Tyrol, paper, lithography, total: height: 106 cm; width: 69 cm, u. li. in the stone: M

Erich Erler-Samaden Klein & Volbert Winter Bayern
Erich Erler-Samaden, Klein & Volbert, Winter in Bayern, paper, lithography, Total: height: 124, 5 cm; width: 90 cm, signed and inscribed: u. r

Winter in St. Moritz
Skiing with Horse, Switzerland

Pacific Northwest

Poster advertising skiing in Norway, printed for Norwegian State Railways. Date: 1958

Skiing Shadows
Skiers, skis and ski poles cast artistic shadows across the snow. Date: 1930s

Passport card Northern part Atlantic Ocean Arctic
Passport card from the Northern part of the Atlantic Ocean with the Arctic, North Sea and Baltic Sea Passport card From the North Sea part of the Noort Zee Beginning van der Neus

Laplanders move wooden slats sleds snowy landscape Laplantic Skate
Laplanders move on wooden slats and in sleds through the snowy landscape Laplantic Skate and Sleigh Riders (title on object), upper right stamp marked: First Book fol, 87, Europeans (with NAME)

A Native Of Votiak, Russia Wearing A Type Of Ski And Carrying A Long Bow And Arrows. From The Book From Paris To Pekin Over Siberian Snows Published 1889

Captain Robert Falcon Scott, 1868 To 1912. British Royal Navy Officer And Antarctic Explorer. From South With Scott By Rear Admiral E.R.G.R. Evans

Captain Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen 1872 To 1928 Norwegian Explorer Of The Polar Regions From The Book The Year 1912 Illustrated Published London 1913

Woman Skiing In The Backcountry Of The Chugach Mountains In Late Winter, Southcentral Alaska

Cross-Country Skier Descends The Slope Below Mount Steel In Tetrahedron Provincial Park; British Columbia Canada

A Skier Pauses On The Trail To Look Out Over The Mountains; Whistler, British Columbia, Canada

Two People Riding A Chairlift At A Ski Resort; Whistler, British Columbia, Canada

People Riding On Ski Lift At Risoul

Mount Hood National Forest, Oregon, Usa; Kite Skiing On Mountain

Balu Pass, British Columbia, Canada; Downhill Skiing In Snowstorm

Wallawa Mountains, Oregon, Usa; Downhill Skier

Waterskiing At Sunset

Moose Hunting In The North Western Territory In 1870S. From American Pictures Drawn With Pen And Pencil By Rev Samuel Manning Circa 1880

PRINCE HARRY STANDING IN THE SNOW HOLDING HIS SKIS DURING HIS HOLIDAY IN LECH, AUSTRIA - 05/04/1995

Duchess Of York Sarah Ferguson skiing in Switzerland

Prince Charles and Prince Harry shared a chairlift in Klosters with friends sisters Tara and Santa Palmer Tomkinson for the ascent to the Gotschna Mountain while ex favourite Tiggy Legge Bourke

The Rescue by Fortunino Matania
The Rescue - a scene on a Swiss snow slope. One skier leans over to rescue a small pet dog who has fallen over the edge of a snowy ledge, much to the distress of a small child. Date: 1922

The Prince of Wales skiing and pipe smoking in Norway
The Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII, then Duke of Windsor) pictured at Finse on the Bergen Railway in Norway, where he was on skis for eight hours a day

Schiaparelli ski oufit, 1929
A ski-ing outfit by Elsa Schiaparelli featuring loosely cut breeches in dark blue toile and a novel fitted jumper, pointed hood-like cap

Skis and Stick Patterns
A skier amidst a pattern of skis and ski sticks at a resort in Switzerland. Date: 1960s

Poster advertising Finland for winter sports
Poster by Finnish State Railways, advertising Finland for winter sports. A giant snowman welcomes a group of happy skiers who have just arrived by train

Fridtjof Nansen and Hjalmar Johansen head for the North Pole
Illustration showing Fridtjof Nansen and Hjalmar Johansen waving goodbye to the Fram as they set out in an attempt to reach the North Pole on skis, March 1895

Milk Advertisement
Two children on skis carry cartons of Mont Blanc milk - with added sugar or without, according to taste

Skiing, Hohe Gaisl, Pragser Valley, Hochpustertal Valley, South Tyrol, Italy (MR)

Bayrisches Original in Tracht, Wies n, Oktoberfest, Munchen, Bayern, Deutschland

Skiing, Tristkopf, Kelchsau, Tyrol, Austria (MR)

Deep powder snow, Skiing, Tyrol, Austria

Advertisement for Davos, Switzerland. circa 1950

Advertisement for Cote d Azur and Corsica, with summer and winter sports. circa 1930

The Blue Train by Reginald Arkell & Dion Titheradge from Madi" by Alfred Grunewald and Leo Stein with music by Robert Stolz

Scene at Myrdal Railway Station, Norway
Scene at Myrdal Railway Station in the snow, Norway, on the Bergen line to Oslo, with people going skiing. Date: circa 1910

Queen Sirikit of Thailand in Gstaad, Switzerland
Queen Sirikit (1932-) of Thailand falls over to much hilarity, trying a spot of skiing at the Swiss winter sports resort of Gstaad

Chateau d Hennement, France, Christmas 1944
Chateau d Hennement, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France, at Christmas 1944. 1944

The Nose Game - Impulsive Nose A9, Denotes Quick Temper. 1927

Two pigs skiing on a German New Year postcard. Date: circa 1920s

Burberry advert: Winter sports dress
Spectators admire a team of sportsmen in matching outfits speed past on a form of bobsleigh or luge

Antique skis. Pudasjarvi. 19th century. The National Museum
Antique skis. The shorter ski is lined reindeer leg skin, as also the bindings of both skis. 19th century. Pudasjarvi. The National Museum of Finland. Helsinki

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"From W. Heath Robinson's imaginative contraptions to Roald Amundsen's epic polar expeditions, they have played a pivotal role in history and adventure. In the iconic photograph of Scott at Amundsen's Tent, skis symbolize the triumph of exploration and determination. They have not only been used for conquest but also for celebration, as seen in the Italian victory at the Berlin Winter Olympics. The grace and skill displayed by athletes gliding down slopes captivate audiences worldwide. Even young Cub Scouts find joy on skis, exploring the Snowy Mountains of Australia with wide-eyed wonder. And who can resist the thrill of waterskiing fun on Lake Geneva at Evian-les-Bains? However, not all ski moments are filled with joyous escapades. The chilling image of a Soviet Air Attack reminds us that even amidst beauty and recreation, there can be danger lurking. Skiing has long been intertwined with literature too; Sir Arthur Conan Doyle himself took to the Alps in 1894 to enjoy this exhilarating sport firsthand. The daring mid-air stunts performed by skilled athletes push boundaries and redefine what is possible on skis - an awe-inspiring sight that leaves spectators breathless. In Norway, skiing goes beyond leisure; it becomes a social activity where postmen brave snow-covered landscapes to deliver mail efficiently. Their dedication showcases how skis serve practical purposes even today. Yet skiing is not limited to peaceful endeavors alone; "The Snow Soldiers, " depicted in a vibrant lithograph, highlight how ski patrols engage enemy scouts during combat - proving that these versatile tools are essential even in times of conflict. Lastly, Candide Thovex defies gravity as he effortlessly glides out of nowhere into nowhere - reminding us that skiing transcends limits and allows individuals to explore new realms both physically and mentally. "