Gallery "Arms and Uniforms in Poland" (picture intensive thread)

wolviex · 22nd October 2009, 01:40 PM

and more:

wolviex · 22nd October 2009, 01:40 PM

few more:

wolviex · 22nd October 2009, 01:44 PM

and some pictures from the opening the exhibition - great fun for kids as there are some places where they can (as well as adults too) try to wear or handle antique-look like objects prepared for them:

You can also see the promo-clip of the gallery from the TV and museum on youtube here

Hope you'll enjoy, much more pictures available with link posted above in first thread.

Michal

Jim McDougall · 22nd October 2009, 11:52 PM

WELCOME BACK MICHAL!!!!!!
Sure have missed you around here, and thank you so much for sharing this link and photos of these magnificent displays.
Congratulations on the superb work you have done in assembling these, and it is fantastic to see these items preserved for all to admire, and to learn from.
All best wishes for every continued success!!

Jim

wolviex · 23rd October 2009, 02:08 PM

Thank you Jim, you're always very generous.

I forgot to mention what you can see in the exhibition.
Well, amongst 2000 objects the majority is from the 17th-19th century, with smaller part on medieval times (very small, because we have archaeological museum in Krakow which is better in it), small 16th century but with few unique objects, and quite small on the 20th century.

The National Museum hold one of the best in Poland collection of hussars armament, Polish edged weapons and European firearms. It is also "a temple" for all those interested in 18-19th c. uniforms and 19th-20th c. military decorations.

In some time (I hope quite soon) on my site PolishArms.com you will find the whole guide (written by Irena Grabowska many years ago, 80 pages) for the exhibition, which was sold out and won't be printed anymore (hopefully there will be a new one). It can be still a decent source of information about antique weapons in Poland.

Regards!

celtan · 23rd October 2009, 06:23 PM

Great Job, Wolvy.

Kudos! I wish the local Phyllistines would hold History in similar high regard.

One I can always dream

Best regards

BTW, you wouldn't have any Spanish Items in your museum, would you?

M

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolviex

Thank you Jim, you're always very generous.

I forgot to mention what you can see in the exhibition.
Well, amongst 2000 objects the majority is from the 17th-19th century, with smaller part on medieval times (very small, because we have archaeological museum in Krakow which is better in it), small 16th century but with few unique objects, and quite small on the 20th century.

The National Museum hold one of the best in Poland collection of hussars armament, Polish edged weapons and European firearms. It is also "a temple" for all those interested in 18-19th c. uniforms and 19th-20th c. military decorations.

In some time (I hope quite soon) on my site PolishArms.com you will find the whole guide (written by Irena Grabowska many years ago, 80 pages) for the exhibition, which was sold out and won't be printed anymore (hopefully there will be a new one). It can be still a decent source of information about antique weapons in Poland.

Regards!

wolviex · 23rd October 2009, 06:44 PM

Thanks Celtan!
Well - there are few Spanish things, not many, not so unique, but might be interesting for some

Regards!

22nd October 2009, 01:40 PM	#1
wolviex Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Poland, Krakow Posts: 418	and more:

22nd October 2009, 01:44 PM	#3
wolviex Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Poland, Krakow Posts: 418	and some pictures from the opening the exhibition - great fun for kids as there are some places where they can (as well as adults too) try to wear or handle antique-look like objects prepared for them: You can also see the promo-clip of the gallery from the TV and museum on youtube here Hope you'll enjoy, much more pictures available with link posted above in first thread. Michal

22nd October 2009, 11:52 PM	#4
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,189	WELCOME BACK MICHAL!!!!!! Sure have missed you around here, and thank you so much for sharing this link and photos of these magnificent displays. Congratulations on the superb work you have done in assembling these, and it is fantastic to see these items preserved for all to admire, and to learn from. All best wishes for every continued success!! Jim

23rd October 2009, 02:08 PM	#5
wolviex Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Poland, Krakow Posts: 418	Thank you Jim, you're always very generous. I forgot to mention what you can see in the exhibition. Well, amongst 2000 objects the majority is from the 17th-19th century, with smaller part on medieval times (very small, because we have archaeological museum in Krakow which is better in it), small 16th century but with few unique objects, and quite small on the 20th century. The National Museum hold one of the best in Poland collection of hussars armament, Polish edged weapons and European firearms. It is also "a temple" for all those interested in 18-19th c. uniforms and 19th-20th c. military decorations. In some time (I hope quite soon) on my site PolishArms.com you will find the whole guide (written by Irena Grabowska many years ago, 80 pages) for the exhibition, which was sold out and won't be printed anymore (hopefully there will be a new one). It can be still a decent source of information about antique weapons in Poland. Regards!

23rd October 2009, 06:44 PM	#7
wolviex Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Poland, Krakow Posts: 418	Thanks Celtan! Well - there are few Spanish things, not many, not so unique, but might be interesting for some Regards!