Objects from the University's departments
Many of Uppsala University's departments have their own collections of objects. Sometimes these collections cannot be properly cared for in the department, or the objects are no longer relevant for the work of the department. In such cases, the objects may enter Gustavianum’s historical collections. The ambition is to preserve the University's common cultural heritage from all scientific fields. The departments can also contact Gustavianum for advice about storage, security and disposal of objects from their own collections.
Examples of objects from Uppsala University departments
Small animal trap
In 2019, the historical collections at the Gustavianum took over a number of objects from the Department of Cultural Anthropology and Ethnology. The collection includes African small animal traps collected by Sture Lagercrantz, ethnographer and professor between 1962-1976.
Small animal trap from the Congo area. First half of the 20th century
Washing machine
In 2012, a number of items from the Department of Nutritional Sciences were added to Gustavianum's collections. These items have since been extensively used in student teaching.
Hand-cranked washing machine from the 1920s.
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If you are interested in visiting the archive in connection with your research or teaching, please contact us and book a visit via historiccollections@gustavianum.uu.se