History of Brage

Karl-Magnus Sohlstedt, a saddler, (1858 1920) and his wife Henrika Sofia (1859-1937) had five daughters: Sigrid, Berta, Johanna, Elsa and Ebba. Through their business the Sohlstedt family were well-known among the towns people. Sigrid was one of the founding members when Brage was instituted in Vasa in 1908; Berta became a member as soon as she had turned 18. The sisters were active in various cultural and social organizations in the town. - As the five sisters died childless there are no members left of the Sohlstedt family in Vasa.

In order to support the museum activity of Brage the sisters Sigrid and Berta decided to bequeath all their property to the Brage association. To honour the donors the museum has arranged the commemorative exhibition "A Vasa-home from the beginning of the century". The interest of the family in rustic culture appears in the furnishing of their home. Some of the furniture dates from the late 18th century and were family heirloom, whereas some ornaments and objects of art which the sisters bought on their numerous journeys abroad are of a later date.

Sigrid Maria, "Krischan" (1887 - 1980),
  -was a bank clerk. She was an active member of the working committee of the museum section for more than 50 years. She was called on to be honorary member of Brage in 1968.

Berta lrene, "Peppe" (1892 - 1984),
 -was also a bank clerk. She was the treasurer of Brage 1925 1950 and active in the choir and the museum section. She was called on to be honorary member in 1968.