Gustaf VI Adolf as archaeologist and patron of culture

The project sheds light on Gustaf VI Adolf as an archaeologist, cultural patron and chairman of the board, and provides an overall picture of the emergence of Nordic, classical and East Asian archaeology and museum institutions in Sweden. Focusing on Gustaf Adolf's long period as Crown Prince (1907-1950), the project generates new knowledge about the patronage of individual actors. It is based on previously unpublished archive material, and contributes to a deeper understanding of cultural history, art and archaeology in Sweden and abroad. Following previous generous project support from the Torsten Söderberg Foundation, this application is for a publishing grant.