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the periods of civilization mentioned. In close connection with this
nmseum is the Royal Coin Cabinet, which contains a very rich collection
of Swedish and foreign coins and medals.
The Royal Armoury (Livrustkammaren). This collection contains
nearly 5 800 exhibits, consisting partly of burnished weapons and
firearms, and partly of armour and garments which have belonged to the
royal personages of Sweden, from the time of Charles IX to our own day;
embroidered saddles and caparisons, and state coaches from the
seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
National Museum Stockholm.
The Artillery Museum at present contains more than 4 000 exhibits,
consisting of field and fortification pieces, models of artillery-material,
and artillery ammunition, regimental trophies, and an almost complete
collection of the small fire-arms of the Swedish army, weapons, and
accoutrements (uniforms etc.) from the end of the seventeenth century up
to our own day.
The Museum of Musical History, containing instruments from earlier
times (about 500 specimens), autographs and portraits of musicians and
dramatic artists, etc. The "Postal Museum, comprising a historical
collection of old effects, uniforms, and other paraphernalia of the Post Office,
a stamp collection, library, and archives.
Among the historical museums in the provinces may be mentioned the
Museum for Scandinavian Antiquities, the Collection of Coins, and the
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