King Karl XIV Johan had this elk hide in his bed for comfort during his last illness. The King died on it and his favourite Count Magnus Brahe kept it afterwards. Only some moths later Count Brahe died from grief and fatigue on the same elk hide.
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Title: An Elk Hide
Creator: unknown
Date Created: 1844
Location Created: Stockholm, Sweden
Physical Dimensions: Width approx. 1400 mm, Length approx. 1750 mm