Woman and Child on Skis in Iisalmi
Woman and child on skis in front of a vicar’s parsonage in Iisalmi, Finland in the late 1800s.
Skiing is an integral part of daily life for many Finns. In the late 1800s, it was not only a practical mode of transportation but also a recreational activity.
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Photo Information
Original photo courtesy of the Finnish Heritage Agency
Photographer: Unknown (Photo from Aho family collection)
Year: sometime in the late 1800s
Link to original photo here
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