A fascinating and makabre part of the Royal Armoury collection is the outfits of no less than three Swedish kings who met violent deaths, complete with holes and bloodstains from various wounds. For Gustavus Adolphus, they even have the horse he was riding when he fell in fierce close combat at the battle of Lützen.
One of the most instructive videos, with visual quality and careful selection of impressive details ever watched on this platform. After months of intense research on 17th and 18th century customs... Wow! I can only be very grateful to you!! Now, I need to go to Stockholm to intensify my studies. CONGRATS A MILLION! Could you please refer museums you maybe know with such incredible collection? 😊Thanks a lot!!!!
Thank you for such a lovely comment! I'm so glad my video was of use to you. I'll be honest: 17th and 18th centuries are not my forte. I do know that museums like the Victoria and Albert in London have a vast collection, but they are very limited in what they can display publically. It's worth checking out their online archive, along with places like the Met in New York. Historic Royal Palaces in London I'm sure must have a very good collection too, but I don't know what they have on display or available for the public to view. I can also recommend the books published by the Kyoto Costume Institute. I hope that helps?
Glad you liked it, I love that place too!! I’m Swedish ❤ I think you might have missed my favorite part which are the horses and the different carriages on display. Maybe next time…
Absolutely stunning! I wish I could go! 😊 I believe the masquerade outfit was the one Gustav III was killed in. He was assassinated at a masquerade. He was shot, but died 2 weeks later from septicaemia and pneumonia. Really rather horrible! I'm surprised the costume survived and looks to be in such a pristine condition!
A matter of fact; Gustav the III's wife was named Sofia Magdalena and was a Danish princess before she became Queen of Sweden. Kristina was our queen like your Elizabeth I, Victoria and Elizabeth II..Not his wife ;)
Thank you, the height chart was in one of the first rooms before you see the amazing wedding costumes and learn more about who married who! I shall also blame being rather over awed by the costumes!
@@blueladycouture Lol, understandable mistake to make. If there's no context provided most people would probably assume that a feminine name near the king's name would be his wife. Especially since Kristina, unlike the Elizabeths and Victoria, is more famous for her abdication than for her rule. Girlie went Catholic and left Sweden to live in warmer lands XD She's well known in Sweden because, well, she's unique among our royals as a ruling queen. But compared to other ruling queens in the world, the one that quit and left the job to her male cousin isn't going to be very memorable internationally.
Thank you for adding that interest bit of information. My ancestry is Scandinavian but I know little of the history beyond the farmhouse my greatx2 grand parents came from.
Thanks a lot for reveling one of the hiden gems of Stokholm castel! I say to foreginers that it take tree days to visit Stockholm castel.. if one like to se it all or rather moste of it! Come in summer and take a fika at the royal courtyard after!
Yes its lovely museum and i love the venues. Underground and dark. Which it probably was everywhere in those days without electricity. Your fantasy run wild.
Since you liked it so much it may be worth noticing that they do not claim to be unique, but says that in Europe only Rosenborg Castle in Denmark and Dresden Armory, Germany have something similar in way of costume collections. Worth knowing if you ever visits Copenhagen or Dresden.
In Spain they call that a GUARDA INFANTES that is "children's keepers", but that size I would call it a wall...🤣 Life was difficult...and doors were wide...
Hey I am from Stockholm And I will just say its a wonderful museum , And very happy you like it its we have so many wonderful museums , as well many other country have there own " direction.. Sweden have so much history like. Europe , our kings is a fascinating subject indeed glad you had a wonderful trip there . any tops on more museums just rechristen out ! All the best Bluelady Lovly section of music classic ;) thanks ! / S
@@blueladycouture great to hear yeah Stockholm has some very cosy stuff. its not many but . when u find them its really good.. The history museum is very good as well. if you just look to the cloth and so on. but ofc u find more ditaled , cloth costumes on the royal. :)
In this museum I think. I am related way back to Gabriel Gyllengham. He got dubbed by the king Charles 12 before the poltava War in ukraine against russia. He was in the military. He has his family coat of arms in there. I think it is in this museum.
I have to put music over the general background noise of other visitors to the museum - there were children screaming and a very loud tour party. I try and get the balance of volume right.
Kristina was formally queen from 1644-1650, when she was formally crowned a king. She was never married. Her gender changed when she was crowned king. There was no leagal possibility for a woman to rule the country in the same order as a male. To have the highest powers and ruling over men she had to be male and crowned king. She was already raised as male - Gustav II Adolf decided for her to have access to a male education including all subjects that a male heir to the throne would receive including subjects like languages, historia, war and defense of the country, geography, fencing, riding etc. At this time the King was King of Gods grace, making her second to God in divine power on earth. In the same manner as the french kings during this time. An important note is that she actually managed to get Descartes, the famous and very influencial french philosopher, to come to Sweden. He was helping Kristina to set up an accademy but unfortunately he died from pneumonia on the 11th of february in 1650.
The idea of sewing and embroidering (dear God the amount of embroidery...) all those pieces *by hand* is just staggering. I can't even imagine how many hours of work went into these clothes.
These were not everyday clothes, most of them are wedding and coronation dresses, made to take up space and be spectacular. Worn once, then put away - probably how they are so well preserved. I think some of the capes were reused for other coronations, maybe with a few alterations. But yes, double doors and going sideways.
@@Anna-Gunilla1792 in a few places, yes, but most rooms where this dress would have been worn has state room double doors wide enough to march through three or four men abreast.
OK, happen to drop into this video, even if Im not interested in clothing. But wow, this was really cool. I thought that i would only want to check out museums where they have guns all kinds of different military items. Visited the Towern of London a couple of years ago, and tahto was very interesting, but must admit that this kind of Museums would also be cool to visit. Me, caring about clothing and different fabrics and materials 🤨🤒🤒🤕🤕🤢🤮🤧🥴.... 🤗
OK, happen to drop into this video, even if Im not interested in clothing. But wow, this was really cool. I thought that i would only want to check out museums where they have guns all kinds of different military items. Visited the Towern of London a couple of years ago, and tahto was very interesting, but must admit that this kind of Museums would also be cool to visit. Me, caring about clothing and different fabrics and materials 🤨🤒🤒🤕🤕🤢🤮🤧🥴.... 🤗
A fascinating and makabre part of the Royal Armoury collection is the outfits of no less than three Swedish kings who met violent deaths, complete with holes and bloodstains from various wounds. For Gustavus Adolphus, they even have the horse he was riding when he fell in fierce close combat at the battle of Lützen.
Yes, it really was quite something!
One of the most instructive videos, with visual quality and careful selection of impressive details ever watched on this platform. After months of intense research on 17th and 18th century customs... Wow! I can only be very grateful to you!! Now, I need to go to Stockholm to intensify my studies. CONGRATS A MILLION! Could you please refer museums you maybe know with such incredible collection? 😊Thanks a lot!!!!
Thank you for such a lovely comment! I'm so glad my video was of use to you. I'll be honest: 17th and 18th centuries are not my forte. I do know that museums like the Victoria and Albert in London have a vast collection, but they are very limited in what they can display publically. It's worth checking out their online archive, along with places like the Met in New York. Historic Royal Palaces in London I'm sure must have a very good collection too, but I don't know what they have on display or available for the public to view.
I can also recommend the books published by the Kyoto Costume Institute. I hope that helps?
I live in Stockholm and this is one of my top favourite museums that I keep revisiting!
My friend who's from Sweden said the same. Incredible collection, beautifully displayed.
@@blueladycouture Maybe the Vasa museum next? 8-)
It's a fantastic museum and it gets thousands times better when you know a little about our Kings, Queens and their children.
Yes, I'm sure it does. From the little I read it seems they had some fascinating lives.
As a former costume student, had to keep pausing video; I was having palpitations!!! Thank you so much. Have subscribed.
Thank you!
I am Swedish and EVERY time I go to Stockholm, this museum is a must for me. I just love it.
It's just stunning!
Also a museum that gets a lots of praise for their social media. Very funny, very informative!
Yes! Their social media crew are the best! 👏😄
It alaways helps to have a good social media team these days.
As a footnote Kristina wasn't his wife, she was a ruling queen who never married and pre dates him by more than a century.
Thanks! It was hard for me to follow exactly who was who and the costumes were so distracting!
@@blueladycouture Of course, it's not easy but your genuine interest was nice to see.
Thank you for your understanding.
As a fun fact she was also crowned as KING not queen so no person marrying her could outrank her.
What civilised interactions between you guys 🎉 refreshing change from many comment sections 🇬🇧🥳🌸
Stunning! Thanks for sharing this video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I'm glad you enjoyed it. I haven't been there in a very long time. But was very inspired by your video. Thank you so much.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Incredible costumes!
Amazing aren't they!?
The fabrics are divine, not to mention the sewing.
Just mind boggling!
Glad you liked it, I love that place too!! I’m Swedish ❤
I think you might have missed my favorite part which are the horses and the different carriages on display. Maybe next time…
The carriage display is at the end of the video.
Amazing museum ❤❤😮😮😮. The gowns and men clothing was absolutely gorgeous.
Yes it was!
Charles X funeral armour. The whole funeral thing took 9 months to plan and cost 1/6 of Sweden's total budget that year. Very humble
Not unlike most royal courts throughout history.
1/6 av budgeten. Inte klokt.
Absolutely stunning! I wish I could go! 😊
I believe the masquerade outfit was the one Gustav III was killed in. He was assassinated at a masquerade. He was shot, but died 2 weeks later from septicaemia and pneumonia. Really rather horrible! I'm surprised the costume survived and looks to be in such a pristine condition!
Yes, that's correct. From my understanding the clothing of all three assassinations survive because they were kept for the inquests at the time.
Added to the previous comments I have to say that conservation work is on a very high level in Sweden.
The kings grooms outfit is amazing, but dont give up! lol
It's just so beautiful it's insane!
It is my favorite piece in this museum.
A fantastic video👍 New subscriber😊🇸🇪
Thank you and welcome!
A matter of fact; Gustav the III's wife was named Sofia Magdalena and was a Danish princess before she became Queen of Sweden. Kristina was our queen like your Elizabeth I, Victoria and Elizabeth II..Not his wife ;)
Thank you, the height chart was in one of the first rooms before you see the amazing wedding costumes and learn more about who married who! I shall also blame being rather over awed by the costumes!
@@blueladycouture Lol, understandable mistake to make. If there's no context provided most people would probably assume that a feminine name near the king's name would be his wife. Especially since Kristina, unlike the Elizabeths and Victoria, is more famous for her abdication than for her rule. Girlie went Catholic and left Sweden to live in warmer lands XD
She's well known in Sweden because, well, she's unique among our royals as a ruling queen. But compared to other ruling queens in the world, the one that quit and left the job to her male cousin isn't going to be very memorable internationally.
Thank you for adding that interest bit of information. My ancestry is Scandinavian but I know little of the history beyond the farmhouse my greatx2 grand parents came from.
@14:00 The "simple" tennis outfit is from Gustaf V (the fifth), who enjoyed playing competetive tennis under the alias mr G.
How interesting!
The music you chose (Brandenburg Concerto) is so perfect for this.
Thank you 😊
Thanks a lot for reveling one of the hiden gems of Stokholm castel!
I say to foreginers that it take tree days to visit Stockholm castel.. if one like to se it all or rather moste of it!
Come in summer and take a fika at the royal courtyard after!
It really is a hidden gem!
Yes its lovely museum and i love the venues. Underground and dark. Which it probably was everywhere in those days without electricity. Your fantasy run wild.
Yes, I loved the dark setting. It really made the displays pop.
Since you liked it so much it may be worth noticing that they do not claim to be unique, but says that in Europe only Rosenborg Castle in Denmark and Dresden Armory, Germany have something similar in way of costume collections.
Worth knowing if you ever visits Copenhagen or Dresden.
Thanks, I'm always interested to hear about other good costume collections.
8:00 when you steal a 70" TV from wallmart
In Spain they call that a GUARDA INFANTES that is "children's keepers", but that size I would call it a wall...🤣 Life was difficult...and doors were wide...
Hey I am from Stockholm And I will just say its a wonderful museum , And very happy you like it its we have so many wonderful museums , as well many other country have there own " direction.. Sweden have so much history like. Europe , our kings is a fascinating subject indeed glad you had a wonderful trip there . any tops on more museums just rechristen out ! All the best Bluelady Lovly section of music classic ;) thanks ! / S
Thank you, I really loved visiting Sweden and Stockholm.
@@blueladycouture great to hear yeah Stockholm has some very cosy stuff. its not many but . when u find them its really good.. The history museum is very good as well. if you just look to the cloth and so on. but ofc u find more ditaled , cloth costumes on the royal. :)
In this museum I think. I am related way back to Gabriel Gyllengham. He got dubbed by the king Charles 12 before the poltava War in ukraine against russia. He was in the military. He has his family coat of arms in there.
I think it is in this museum.
How fantastic to have that tangible family connection to history! I love family history research.
This might be nit picking but Charles XII was most likely not assassinated but shot during a siege in Norway. Most likely by Norwegian artillery.
That's ok! I was just in awe of the costumes and the fact the mud is still on the hem of his cloak (if I haven't muddled the Swedish kings up again!).
Did you visit the treasury museum next door too?
/A swede who did two Stockholm palace guard tours as a conscript
We didn't as we only had a couple of days in the city, but as you saw from the video, we did enjoy watching the changing of the guard.
Why so loud music, as swede I'm proud of the collection of old stuff we can see at our museums it shows how our country evolve over the centuries.
I have to put music over the general background noise of other visitors to the museum - there were children screaming and a very loud tour party. I try and get the balance of volume right.
Kristina was formally queen from 1644-1650, when she was formally crowned a king. She was never married. Her gender changed when she was crowned king. There was no leagal possibility for a woman to rule the country in the same order as a male. To have the highest powers and ruling over men she had to be male and crowned king. She was already raised as male - Gustav II Adolf decided for her to have access to a male education including all subjects that a male heir to the throne would receive including subjects like languages, historia, war and defense of the country, geography, fencing, riding etc. At this time the King was King of Gods grace, making her second to God in divine power on earth. In the same manner as the french kings during this time. An important note is that she actually managed to get Descartes, the famous and very influencial french philosopher, to come to Sweden. He was helping Kristina to set up an accademy but unfortunately he died from pneumonia on the 11th of february in 1650.
So fascinating!
The idea of sewing and embroidering (dear God the amount of embroidery...) all those pieces *by hand* is just staggering. I can't even imagine how many hours of work went into these clothes.
Sobering isn't it? But much like state occasions today, the robes are worked on by teams, not just a single person.
Over 20 yeears ago, I visited to this museum. It's an amazing place. Are you going to go to the dance museum? It's also worth the visit.
We didn't have time as we were only in Stockholm for a couple of days.
@@blueladycouture The ballet costumes! Anna Pavlova's Dying Swan!
wow!!!! so many hidden gems in these little museums! Not enough hours in the day!
Those panniers are extremely wide ..How could you get thru a Door Way ..❓❓
Royal palaces and stately homes have very wide doorways!
You go sideways in
These were not everyday clothes, most of them are wedding and coronation dresses, made to take up space and be spectacular. Worn once, then put away - probably how they are so well preserved. I think some of the capes were reused for other coronations, maybe with a few alterations.
But yes, double doors and going sideways.
@@Anna-Gunilla1792 in a few places, yes, but most rooms where this dress would have been worn has state room double doors wide enough to march through three or four men abreast.
A lot of them are collapsible, like fans, to help get you through really narrow places.
My dream is to open a museum with beautiful gowns, halloween costumes and props
but my father says that Sweden is too small for that kind of project.
Don't give up on your dream, if it's meant to happen the universe will find a way.
Fantastic museum! I've been there,GO VISIT if you can!😊👍☮❤
I concur!
There is nothing chocking in this museum!
Sorry you didn't think so, but thanks for watching and commenting.
Why do these shows always have annoying music, loudly played?
Because otherwise it's the sound of noisy children running round in the background of the museum. Thanks for watching though.
OK, happen to drop into this video, even if Im not interested in clothing.
But wow, this was really cool.
I thought that i would only want to check out museums where they have guns all kinds of different military items.
Visited the Towern of London a couple of years ago, and tahto was very interesting, but must admit that this kind of Museums would also be cool to visit.
Me, caring about clothing and different fabrics and materials 🤨🤒🤒🤕🤕🤢🤮🤧🥴.... 🤗
OK, happen to drop into this video, even if Im not interested in clothing.
But wow, this was really cool.
I thought that i would only want to check out museums where they have guns all kinds of different military items.
Visited the Towern of London a couple of years ago, and tahto was very interesting, but must admit that this kind of Museums would also be cool to visit.
Me, caring about clothing and different fabrics and materials 🤨🤒🤒🤕🤕🤢🤮🤧🥴.... 🤗
Thank you for your comment and glad you found my video interesting.