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Uppland Socks — upcycled garment by Arkiv Uplandia
Subject of some discussionSEK 190

Uppland Socks

High-quality pattern cotton socks, made in Sweden. Our Uppland socks are made in Sweden from European yarn. Our orb (riksäpple) icon in coral is stitched in a diamond pattern across the black sock. “Uppland” is stitched on the sole of each…

Of Historical Note

Bouquet of Flowers in a Roemer

Bouquet of Flowers in a Roemer
Ambrosius Bosschaert the Elder

Ambrosius Bosschaert the Elder's 1620 painting, A Bouquet of Flowers in a Roemer, offers a glimpse into still-life artistry. Now residing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, it remains a notable work.

From the Archive

James J. "Sun" Daly, Left Field, Minneapolis, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge…

James J. "Sun" Daly, Left Field, Minneapolis, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes
Goodwin & Company

Goodwin & Company's N172 series showcases Minneapolis left fielder James J. "Sun" Daly, issued for Old Judge Cigarettes in 1889. This sporting relic is held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

From the Plate Room

Image from page 56 of Poems and Pictures: a collection of ballads, songs, and other poems

Image from page 56 of Poems and Pictures: a collection of ballads, songs, and other poems

British Library holds a fetching image from page 56 of Poems and Pictures: a collection of ballads, songs, and other poems. Dated 1846, this print offers a glimpse into Victorian aesthetics.

From the Archive

Textilfragment

Textilfragment
Okänd

Nationalmuseum, Sweden, acquires a textile fragment. Its origins remain unknown. Researchers speculate on its potential historical significance.

From the Plate Room

Image from page 31 of Songs of Praise and Poems of Devotion in the Christian Centuries. With an…

Image from page 31 of Songs of Praise and Poems of Devotion in the Christian Centuries. With an introduction by H. Coppée ... Elegantly illustrated with sixty steel engravings, etc. F.P

A steel engraving from F.P.’s elegantly illustrated *Songs of Praise and Poems of Devotion* is preserved in the British Library. This devotional work originates from 1866.

Lately Unearthed

John A. "Cub" Stricker, 2nd Base, Cleveland, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge…

John A. "Cub" Stricker, 2nd Base, Cleveland, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes
Goodwin & Company

A glimpse into late 19th-century baseball: Mr John A. Stricker, second baseman for Cleveland, as featured in the Old Judge Cigarettes N172 series. Circa 1889, by Goodwin & Company. Held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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From the Plate Room

Image from page 138 of Songs for the Little ones at Home. Illustrated ... from designs by eminent…

Image from page 138 of Songs for the Little ones at Home. Illustrated ... from designs by eminent artists

1868: The British Library presents an image, erstwhile concealed on page 138 of *Songs for the Little ones at Home*, a compendium illustrated by eminent artists, now brought to light for public perusal.

Varsity tee M — upcycled garment by Arkiv Uplandia
From the workshopSEK 250

Varsity tee M

A soft light grey cotton tee, upcycled by Uppland. This T-shirt features an “Uppland” print in dark navy across the…

Of Historical Note

sjuksköterskeuniform

sjuksköterskeuniform
Sjöberg, Axel (1865-1936)

Sjöberg’s Uniform: A Malmö Museum holding of Axel Sjöberg’s sjuksköterskeuniform offers a glimpse into historical nursing attire. Starkly functional.

From the Plate Room

Elizabeth Bushby

Elizabeth Bushby
Andrew Plimer

A portrait of Elizabeth Bushby, circa 1804, by Andrew Plimer. This piece is now held in the esteemed collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Prints

Uraga Harbor

Uraga Harbor
Utagawa Hiroshige, 1847

Hiroshige’s 1847 woodblock print, Uraga Harbor, depicts a bustling Japanese port. The image offers a glimpse into maritime activity during the Edo period.

Out of the Vault

Colonel A. A. Pope, printer's sample for the World's Inventors souvenir album (A25) for Allen &…

Colonel A. A. Pope, printer's sample for the World's Inventors souvenir album (A25) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes
Allen & Ginter

Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888. A printer’s sample of Colonel A. A. Pope, from the World's Inventors souvenir album. A Metropolitan Museum of Art acquisition.

Out of the Vault

Image from page 373 of Folk Songs, selected and edited by J. W. P. ... New edition ... enlarged. F.P

Image from page 373 of Folk Songs, selected and edited by J. W. P. ... New edition ... enlarged. F.P

Page 373 of *Folk Songs,* 1867 edition, yields an image. This compendium, expanded and edited by J.W.P., is held by The British Library.

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SEK 350
Magister collarEdition · Black Oxford

Everyday collar made by hand at our ateljé. The Magister collar is handmade in Stockholm at our ateljé from ethically sourced and high-quality upcycled fabrics. Perfect for wearing whilst holding placards for an important cause, sifting…

Lately Unearthed

Image from page 125 of Songs for the Little ones at Home. Illustrated ... from designs by eminent…

Image from page 125 of Songs for the Little ones at Home. Illustrated ... from designs by eminent artists

From the British Library’s archive: a charming image, doubtless edifying, from Songs for the Little ones at Home. The 1868 publication features illustrations by eminent artists, lending a suitable air of gravitas to such trivialities.

From the Archive

Actress wearing embroidered costume and cap, from the Actresses series (N664) promoting Old…

Actress wearing embroidered costume and cap, from the Actresses series (N664) promoting Old Fashion Fine Cut Tobacco

1888. A Metropolitan Museum of Art acquisition from the Actresses series (N664). This portrait features an actress in embroidered costume and cap, for Old Fashion Fine Cut Tobacco.

Classic socks — upcycled garment by Arkiv Uplandia
Talk of the townSEK 190

Classic socks

Premium quality thick cotton socks featuring the Uppland orb. Designed & made in Sweden. Our Classic socks are made in…

Lately Unearthed

Image from page 207 of Poems and Pictures: a collection of ballads, songs, and other poems

Image from page 207 of Poems and Pictures: a collection of ballads, songs, and other poems

A curious engraving from the 1846 miscellany, Poems and Pictures, now residing in the British Library, offers a glimpse into Victorian illustration.

ögonblick tee M — upcycled garment by Arkiv Uplandia
Counter displaySEK 350

ögonblick tee M

A thick, soft and fairly stretchy t-shirt designed and upcycled by Uppland. This misty pink tee features our…

Out of the Vault

Textilfragment

Textilfragment
Okänd

Textile Fragment, source unknown, recently acquired by Nationalmuseum Sweden. A puzzling addition to the national collection.

Lately Unearthed

Study of Capers, Gorse, and a Beetle

Study of Capers, Gorse, and a Beetle
Maria Sibylla Merian

A 1693 study by Maria Sibylla Merian, depicting capers, gorse, and a beetle, now resides at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. A curious natural history drawing from a bygone era.

Paintings

The Outer Harbor of Brest

The Outer Harbor of Brest
Henri Joseph van Blarenberghe, 1773

Blarenberghe's 1773 rendering of Brest's Outer Harbor, a notable marine vista of the era.