Jake Påhlman Peterson

Jake Påhlman Peterson

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Jake is a Påhlman descendant — a connection he discovered through an obscure court filing. A researcher and author with a background in narrative therapy and family studies, his work is drawn to what the record chose not to say.
Seal, with the coat of arms of the Pohlmanns

Seal, with the coat of arms of the Pohlmanns

Title Seal, with the coat of arms of the Pohlmanns Description A copper alloy seal with the coat of arms of the von Pohlmanns dated between 1800 to 1880. At the end of the 19th...
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Coat of arms: von Pohlmann

Coat of arms: von Pohlmann

Title Coat of arms: von Pohlmann Description Coat of arms of von Pohlmann family painted on cardboard. Height: 46.8 cm; width: 36.7 cm Reference: AM _ 13085 K 1011 Date 1830-1850 Creator Unknown Providing...
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Button with Påhlman coat of arms

Button with Påhlman coat of arms

Title Button with Påhlman coat of arms Description A round cupped button of white metal, with a loop on the back, depicting the Påhlman family coat of arms. From Björnegården, Råda or the county of...
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Wallpaper fragment from Ugglansryd 1

Wallpaper fragment from Ugglansryd 1

Title Wallpaper fragment from Ugglansryd 1 Description Wallpaper, sample, white painted paper; up to 18 cm wide border, fabric wallpaper, with openwork pattern, in green and brown-black. L 75 cm. From the demolished manor house...
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Wallpaper fragment from Ugglansryd 2

Wallpaper fragment from Ugglansryd 2

Title Wallpaper fragment from Ugglansryd 2 Description Wallpaper, sample, paper, painted white, painted border pasted on top, bow motif in light blue, pink and black, 7 cm. high. L 45 cm, W 50 cm. Place...
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Wallpaper fragment from Ugglansryd 3

Wallpaper fragment from Ugglansryd 3

Title Wallpaper fragment from Ugglansryd 3 Description Wallpaper, sample, 2 pieces, /inscribed with pencil 'paper'/ stencil wallpaper, blue and white flowers on a gray background. L 40 or 15 cm. Place of use:...
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Brooch with Påhlman coat of arms

Brooch with Påhlman coat of arms

Title Brooch with Påhlman coat of arms Description A silver-plated brass brooch with Påhlman coat of arms, reportedly made from a livery button. Acquired 1/8 1935 by Västergötland's museum. Provenance unknown. Dimensions:...
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Silk wallet

Silk wallet

Title 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...
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