Snow Gallery

Haakon Haakonson brought to safety by the Birchlegs, 1200s

Birchlegs carrying Prince Hakon Hakonson to safety over the mountains, a Norwegian legend.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Schwatkas discovery of Franklin expedition grave, 1880

Grave of Franklin Expedition member Lt. John Irving found by Schwatka's American search party in Greenland, 1880.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Valley Forge visit of Martha Washington, 1777

Martha Washington visiting the Continental Army encampment at Valley Forge during the Revolutionary War.
Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

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