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.

Carl Gustaf Påhlman (1679-1757)

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Description

Oil painting on canvas.
Man in Carolina uniform (blue uniform with yellow gloves) and curly, half-length gray wig. To the right of the man is a family coat of arms with the following text underneath: "Anno 1679 den 26 Januari född, Ao 1743 Afconterfejad. N.: 9 Hicü (?)".

Portrait depicting lieutenant colonel Carl Gustaf Påhlman (1679-1757) to Ugglansryd in Ryssby parish, Kronoberg county.

Swedish:
Oljemålning på duk.
Man i karolineruniform (blå uniform med gula handskar) och smålockig, halvlång grå peruk. Till höger om mannen syns ett släktvapen med följande text undertill : "Anno 1679 den 26 Januari född, Ao 1743 Afconterfejad. N.: 9 Hicü (?) ".

Porträtt föreställande överstelöjtnanten Carl Gustaf Påhlman (1679-1757) till Ugglaneryd i Ryssby socken, Kronobergs län.