Displaced belongings

As the Second World War raged in the Baltics, thousands of escape boats set course for Sweden. On board were not only refugees, but also suitcases and trunks packed with the things they could not bear to leave behind. And so photo albums, silver cutlery, christening gowns, books, and teddy bears went to sea, along side fishing nets, compasses, and even firearms. In Displaced belongings , the same cherished possessions guide us through the seminal period in Baltic history. They embody the fates o