Step Inside the Reimagined Polmanarkivet

A year in the making, we are proud to share the reimagined Polmanarkivet with a new platform, memberships, a refreshed identity, and more. Dive in and read about all the new exciting features.

Rediscovering Jürgen Polman the Elder's Obscure Portrait

For over 50 years, this 17th-century portrait of the family patriarch has remained hidden — until now. Polmanarkivet unearthed this important artwork and invites you to explore its origins and the story of how it was rediscovered.

A Look at Our First Acquisition

We are proud to announce our first-ever physical acquisition, a collection of 18th and 17th-century manuscripts related to the Pohlmann family from Hille, where the family originated. This collection is not just an addition to our archives, but a tangible link to the very roots of the family tree.

Reinhold Wilhelm von Pohlmann’s gun with coat of arms

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Handle of a gun owned by Jägermeister and Lieutenant General Reinhold Wilhelm von Pohlmann (Romanovich von Polman). Depicts a man standing next to the family coat of arms.

18th century (presumably the 1750s to 1790s) in Reval (Tallinn), Estonia.

The gun features an interesting rendition of the family coat of arms with two notable errors: it includes a shield holder and the shield itself is set against a purple background instead of the traditional gold.