Sledge Collection

Captain Scott and his men at the South Pole, 1912
Photograph showing Captain Scott and his sledge team at the South Pole, 18th January 1912. Left to right, standing: Lt. Oates, Captain Scott, Petty Officer Evans. Seated, left to right: Lt

Dog sledding in the snowy woods, Kuusamo, Northern Ostrobothnia region, Lapland, Finland

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

A young boy sledging down a grassy bank
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

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

A motor sledge which may be used at the South Pole
A suggestion for the type of motor sledge to be taken by Captain Scott, who in 1909 had announced his intention to set out on a new expedition to the South Pole

The Norwegian Flag at the South Pole, 1911
Photograph showing Lt. Helmer Hansen, of the Amundsen Antarctic Expedition of 1910-12, standing with his sledge, dog team and Norwegian flag at the South Pole, December 1911

American Homestead Winter
In a Currier & Ives print titled American Homestead Winter, a man with his dog carries firewood to his home as a couple in a horse-drawn slegh pass him on the road, 1868

Children Sledging
Four children position their sledges, ready for a downhill race!

Alaskan Malamute Dog - puppy on sledge
JD-13335 DOG - Alaskan malamute puppy on sledge John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Events / Exploration / Polar
Sledge party planting British flag. Shackleton, Scott and Wilson Discovery exploration of the Antarctic

Scott Polar Expedition - point of the Barne Glacier
A huge cliff of ice passed by the Terra Nova when she arrived at McMurdo Sound during the Scott Polar Expedition, 1910 - 1912. Date: 1913

Events / Exploration / Polar
The Discovery frozen in during the Scott, Shackleton and Wilson exploration of the Antarctic

Sleddog fun
Karen Kolbeck

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

Royds Barrier sledge party
Photographer: Reginald William Skelton (1872-1956). Expedition: British National Antarctic Expedition 1901-04 (Discovery). Group of six men seated and standing beside a sledge

Southern sledge party returned
Photographer: Louis Charles Bernacchi (1876-1942). Expedition: British National Antarctic Expedition 1901-04 (Discovery). The three men on return from the Southern sledge journey

A sled dog team pull a rig during the Aviemore Sled Dog Rally in Aviemore, Scotland, Britain January 27, 2018. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

Tatler front cover by Pauline Baynes, 1952
Spell-binding illustration by Pauline Baynes for the Tatler Christmas number front cover, 1952, featuring a Snow Queen taking a small boy for a ride through the snowy sky in her sleigh

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

Picture No. 11092365
Dog Siberian Husky Date:

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

BUSN2A-00095
Loggers with an ordinary haul on an ox-drawn sledge, Minnesota, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century photograph

Christmas children sledging
Four small girls dressed in matching festive red capes and with fur muffs share a rather long sledge decorated with holly, forming a very pictureseque scene as they whizz down a snowy slope

Husky Dog - sledding Canada
CMB-762 DOG - dog-sledding with Huskies Iles-de-la-Madeleine, Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Canada Chris Martin Bahr Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Bon Ton Skiwear
For Chamonix: sensible yet stylish clothing includes gaiters & leggings, fringed scarf, knitted jumper, flat cap with earflaps; belted jacket & plaid skirt

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

Children on a sledge, Gorki Park, Moscow, USSR. Date: 1986

Tobogganing
1908: The starting point of the skeleton event, the Cresta Run at Saint Moritz, Switzerland. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Tobogganing Slope
1908: A skeleton competitor taking off on the Cresta Run at Saint Moritz, Switzerland. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Tobogganing Slope
1908: A skeleton competitor on the Cresta Run at Saint Moritz, Switzerland. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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

Start of a Womens Sledging Competition
Start of a Womens Luge (Sledging) Competition at the Hotel Bristol in the Territet Suburb of Montreux Switzerland. Date: 1909

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

The Frost Fair of the winter of 1683-4 on the Thames, with Old London Bridge in the Distance
XYC189129 The Frost Fair of the winter of 1683-4 on the Thames, with Old London Bridge in the Distance. c.1685 (oil on canvas) by English School

Palace of Industry, 1851 (tinted litho on paper)
8681115 Palace of Industry, 1851 (tinted litho on paper) by Bihan, Frances Henri Edmond Le (b.1836) ; 19x45 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

E H Shackleton, Dr Edward Wilson and Mr Hartley Ferrar (the Geologist) in harness to the sledge
7295418 E H Shackleton, Dr Edward Wilson and Mr Hartley Ferrar (the Geologist) in harness to the sledge. From album by Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton entitled National Antarctic Expedition (1901-1903)

Child Tobogganing, 1883 (oil on canvas)
5322478 Child Tobogganing, 1883 (oil on canvas); 56x71 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Barn med kjelke pa isen foran Bogstad gard)

Capt. L.E.G. Oates Exercising a Siberian Pony on the Sea-ice off Cape Evans, 1916 (card)
7295712 Capt. L.E.G. Oates Exercising a Siberian Pony on the Sea-ice off Cape Evans, 1916 (card) by British School, (20th century) ; 3.6x6.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Polar sketches. Returning to the ship after an unsuccessful attempt to find the North Pole, 1876 (chromolithograph)
7295653 Polar sketches. Returning to the ship after an unsuccessful attempt to find the North Pole, 1876 (chromolithograph) by Moss, Edward Lawton (1843-80); 19.7x28 cm; National Maritime Museum

Robert F. Scott, British Antarctic Expedition (1910-1913), 1911 (b/w photo)
7295775 Robert F. Scott, British Antarctic Expedition (1910-1913), 1911 (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); National Maritime Museum, London

Satellite sledge assigned to HMS 'Discovery' for Arctic exploration with ice saw in position., c.1875 (wood)
7295733 Satellite sledge assigned to HMS 'Discovery' for Arctic exploration with ice saw in position., c.1875 (wood, organic: leather, metal); National Maritime Museum, London

Postcard, New Year's Greetings " Happy New Year": portrait of a girl with a Christmas tree
LET4395691 Postcard, New Year's Greetings " Happy New Year": portrait of a girl with a Christmas tree. The beginning of the 20th century

Postcard, New Year's Greetings "Happy New Year", two girls in sledge on snow
LET4395666 Postcard, New Year's Greetings "Happy New Year", two girls in sledge on snow. The beginning of the 20th century

Postcard, Christmas greeting: child pulling a sleigh with his sister and mother. The beginning of the 20th century
LET4395610 Postcard, Christmas greeting: child pulling a sleigh with his sister and mother. The beginning of the 20th century

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643337 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard)

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"Sledge: A Timeless Tool of Exploration and Winter Fun" From Captain Scott and his men at the South Pole in 1912 to a young boy sledging down a grassy bank, the sledge has played an integral role in various events and exploration throughout history. In 1911, artist Edward Wilson captured the essence of sledging through his artwork, depicting adventurers braving icy terrains. Not limited to human use, even animals like Shackleton's Manchurian ponies in Antarctica relied on sledges for transportation during their expeditions in 1908. Additionally, the Alaskan Malamute Dog - seen as a symbol of strength and endurance - would pull sledges effortlessly across snowy landscapes. The versatility of the sledge is evident not only in polar expeditions but also closer to home. Logging activities in Wisconsin during the 1800s heavily relied on this trusty tool to transport timber efficiently. Similarly, American homesteaders embraced winter by engaging in thrilling sledding adventures with family and friends. As technology advanced, motorized versions of sledges emerged – such as those used by explorers who ventured towards the South Pole. These innovative machines revolutionized polar exploration by providing faster means of travel across treacherous icy terrain. Sledging holds a special place among children too; it remains an exhilarating pastime that brings joy and laughter during winter months. Whether gliding down snow-covered hills or racing against friends, children have cherished these timeless moments for generations. The significance of sledging extends beyond mere recreation; it represents resilience, determination, and discovery amidst challenging environments. From Scott Polar Expedition's point on Barne Glacier to proudly planting Norway's flag at the South Pole in 1911 – each journey undertaken using a sledge was marked with triumph over adversity.