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American Swedish Historical Museum Exhibit Swedish Folk

Weavings for Marriage, Carriage, and Home 1750-1840

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The American Swedish Historical Museum Wednesday, May 1, 1 p.m.
(ASHM) in FDR Park presents the exhibition Swedish Folk Weavings Learn more about these textiles from Wendel Swan, who loaned
for Marriage, Carriage, and Home 1750-1840 now through September over 50 textiles for this exhibit.
22, 2024.
This exhibition is filled with rare and artful cushions and bed covers Free Craft Fair & Textile Family Day
woven by women for their households. Many have inscribed dates Sunday, July 14, noon to 4 p.m.
ranging from 1750 to 1840. Such Inspired by the textiles of the Swedish Folk Weavings exhibit,
textiles were used on our displayed for vendors will demonstrate and sell their handcrafts of all kinds. Bring
special occasions and were a signifi- the family to try out different textile crafts and other activities through-
cant form of decoration for the typical out the galleries.
household. Whimsical designs created
using a variety of methods feature real
and mythical creatures, geometric
patterns, and floral motifs of all kinds.
The majority of the textiles
featured in this exhibition were done
by women who lived on farms in
southern Sweden, where family mem-
bers that had the skills necessary for weaving and producing textiles
were considered an important resource for area companies. As farming
life changed, this tradition declined as an at-home job to a “Sunday
Culture” skill, with the appearance of cushions, pillows, etc., happened Embroidery Workshop
only on Sundays and on special occasions rather than every day. This Sunday, July 21, noon to 4 p.m.
undoubtedly preserved their bright colors and delicate structures that Attend this workshop and learn everything you need to know to
are seen in this exhibit. ASHM is excited to share a piece of the early start embroidering at home. At this event, you will create your own
Swedish countryside and rural life with visitors in the United States. embroidery project inspired by the Swedish Folk Weavings exhibit.
ASHM embroidery expert Olivia Henly will be the instructor.
ASHM is Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and
Exhibition Events
Free Virtual Lecture: Early Swedish Folk Weavings at the American weekends from noon to 4 p.m. For more information, visit
Swedish Historical Museum by Wendal Swan www.americanswedish.org.

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