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.

Silk wallet

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Silk wallet

Description

A banknote book that was part of Signe Påhlman's estate, originally owned by Margareta Elisabeth Ancarcrona. Born on March 13, 1777, at Boserup, Margareta was the daughter of Major Conrad Wilhelm Ankarcrona and his wife, a born Countess Reenstierna. Margareta married Colonel Adolf Fredrik Påhlman in 1797 at Runsa, who passed away in 1838 in Lidköping.

Banknote book features two compartments adorned with geometric plant motifs, embroidered with yellow, green, blue, and light red silk on a white silk background. Inside, there's a French inscription written in black marker, "dÂ´un courie aufsile ridreaue fidele" ("of a faithful courier"), and sequin embellishments. Lined with pale silk.