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Carl Johan Trygg, formally Carl Johan Thrygg[1], also knowns as C. J. Trygg, woodcarver, (1887 – 1954) was one of the recognized masters of 20th century woodcarving, most famous for Scandinavian flat-plane style of woodcarving. Between C. J. Trygg and his sons they carved over 10,000 figures. Many of his carvings were sold to tourists for approximately $10.00 USD. Adjusted for inflation what cost $10.00 in 1929 would cost $108.05 in 2005. Artists can use woodworking to create delicate sculptures. ...
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Early years
Carl Johan Trygg was born in 1887 in Skagerhult, Småland, Sweden. He was one of nine children of S. Sgt Carl Oskar Thrygg. At the age of 12 he left his home to make a living on his own. He worked as a clockmaker, a shoemaker, he also worked in a laundry, and a logging mill. He began carving wooden figures of various common people in the Scandinavian flat-plane style of woodcarving. SmÃ¥land â–¶(?) is a historical province (landskap) in southern Sweden. ...
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He married Maria Axelina Andersson in 1909. A year later she gave birth to their son Carl Olaf Trygg. In 1915 at the age of 28, he had a show of his carvings in Stockholm, Sweden. It was after the success at this show he began wood carving as a full time career. Carl Olaf Trygg, woodcarver, (1910–19??) was one of the recognized masters of 20th century woodcarving, most famous for Scandinavian flat-plane style of woodcarving. ...
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Immigrating to Canada Carl Johan, at the age of 40, immigrated to Canada. He arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada on March 3, 1928. Later that year (October 7, 1928) his Wife Maria (43), his sons Carl Olof (17) and Nils Johan(13), and an unknown relative, possibly his daughter, Kally Maria Trygg (8) arrived in Halifax. Carl Johan and his family eventually settled in Montreal, Canada and there they continued to carve. A family name, or surname, is that part of a persons name that indicates to what family he or she belongs. ...
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Carl Olof Trygg, woodcarver, (1910–19??) was one of the recognized masters of 20th century woodcarving, most famous for Scandinavian flat-plane style of woodcarving. ...
Nils Trygg, woodcarver, (1914–19??) was one of the recognized masters of 20th century woodcarving, most famous for Scandinavian flat-plane style of woodcarving. ...
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Carl Johan's three sons, Nils, Lars and Carl Olaf were also woodcarvers. Together they carved thousands of figures in the Scandinavian flat-plane style of woodcarving. Between C. J. Trygg and his sons they carved over 10,000 figures. Many of his carvings were sold to tourists for approximately $10.00 USD. Adjusted for inflation what cost $10.00 in 1929 would cost $108.05 in 2005. Methodology Flat Plane wood carving is a style of figure carving. ...
Trygg was a craftsman in tune to the tourist trade. Trygg generally carved solo figures from basswood or pine, and mounted them on a base. He had a stylized execution with clean cuts, working from a single piece of wood. A highlight of Trygg’s carvings is his use of vibrant paint. He often painted his character’s clothing in plaid. Basswood is the common name of timbers of Tilia species. ...
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Return to Sweden Carl Johan Trygg and Carl Olof Trygg eventually returned to Sweden, where they continued their careers. Carl Johan died there 1954 and Carl Olof, based on the dates on his carvings, was producing figures well into the 1980s. Carl Olof Trygg, woodcarver, (1910–19??) was one of the recognized masters of 20th century woodcarving, most famous for Scandinavian flat-plane style of woodcarving. ...
Examples of carvings
 Closeup of face Woodcarving of a hobo By Carl Johan Trygg circa 1940s
Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (480x640, 202 KB) Summary Wood carving of a hobo by Carl Johan Trygg circa 1940s Photographer: L. B. Ehrler Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (480x640, 202 KB) Summary Wood carving of a hobo by Carl Johan Trygg circa 1940s Photographer: L. B. Ehrler Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
Carved wooden cranes Wood carving is the process whereby wood is ornamented with any design, by means of sharp cutting tools held in the hand. ...
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Carved wooden cranes Wood carving is the process whereby wood is ornamented with any design, by means of sharp cutting tools held in the hand. ...
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The legacy
Trygg family of woodcarvers Trygg family wood carvings are still sought after today as collectibles. There are over 10,000 carved figures that were manufactured by the members of the Trygg family. Prices range from $50 to $500 depending upon the age, size, and condition of the piece. Carl Olaf Trygg, woodcarver, (1910–19??) was one of the recognized masters of 20th century woodcarving, most famous for Scandinavian flat-plane style of woodcarving. ...
Nils Trygg, woodcarver, (1914–19??) was one of the recognized masters of 20th century woodcarving, most famous for Scandinavian flat-plane style of woodcarving. ...
Lars Trygg, woodcarver, (19??–19??) was one of the recognized masters of 20th century wood carving, most famous for Scandinavian flat-plane style of woodcarving. ...
Identifying Trygg woodcarvings Trygg woodcarvings can be identified by the signatures and dates on the bases.
Signatures commonly found are:
Most of the carvings are dated and include the location carved. For example you may find a carving with "C.O. Trygg 1961 Sweden" meaning it was carved by Carl Olaf Trygg in 1961 while he was living in Sweden. Carl Olaf Trygg, woodcarver, (1910–19??) was one of the recognized masters of 20th century woodcarving, most famous for Scandinavian flat-plane style of woodcarving. ...
Lars Trygg, woodcarver, (19??–19??) was one of the recognized masters of 20th century wood carving, most famous for Scandinavian flat-plane style of woodcarving. ...
Nils Trygg, woodcarver, (1914–19??) was one of the recognized masters of 20th century woodcarving, most famous for Scandinavian flat-plane style of woodcarving. ...
Carl Olaf Trygg, woodcarver, (1910–19??) was one of the recognized masters of 20th century woodcarving, most famous for Scandinavian flat-plane style of woodcarving. ...
Lars Trygg, woodcarver, (19??–19??) was one of the recognized masters of 20th century wood carving, most famous for Scandinavian flat-plane style of woodcarving. ...
Nils Trygg, woodcarver, (1914–19??) was one of the recognized masters of 20th century woodcarving, most famous for Scandinavian flat-plane style of woodcarving. ...
Carl Olaf Trygg, woodcarver, (1910–19??) was one of the recognized masters of 20th century woodcarving, most famous for Scandinavian flat-plane style of woodcarving. ...
Lars Trygg, woodcarver, (19??–19??) was one of the recognized masters of 20th century wood carving, most famous for Scandinavian flat-plane style of woodcarving. ...
Nils Trygg, woodcarver, (1914–19??) was one of the recognized masters of 20th century woodcarving, most famous for Scandinavian flat-plane style of woodcarving. ...
Carl Olaf Trygg, woodcarver, (1910–19??) was one of the recognized masters of 20th century woodcarving, most famous for Scandinavian flat-plane style of woodcarving. ...
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Carl Olaf Trygg, woodcarver, (1910–19??) was one of the recognized masters of 20th century woodcarving, most famous for Scandinavian flat-plane style of woodcarving. ...
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Lars Trygg, woodcarver, (19??–19??) was one of the recognized masters of 20th century wood carving, most famous for Scandinavian flat-plane style of woodcarving. ...
Notes - ^ Carl Johan Trygg was born Carl Johan Thrygg. It is unknown why Carl Johan dropped the "h" from his family name.
- ^ Library and Archives Canada. Immigration Records (1925-1935). URL accessed on November 16, 2005.
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