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The image depicts a page from a document or a booklet, specifically a news release from the American-Swedish News Exchange, Inc., dated October 21, 1952. The document is marked with the address 650 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY.

The headline of the news release is "News from Sweden," and it reports on an upcoming exhibition at Harvard University. The exhibition will feature both old and new Swedish decorative art, scheduled to run from November 8 to December 20. The event is organized under the auspices of the Swedish Council for Applied Art and the Furniture Manufacturers Association of Sweden.

Key points from the release include:

1. Exhibition Details:

   • The exhibition will be held at the Fogg Museum of Harvard University.
   • It will showcase Swedish industrial art, including furniture, ceramics, textiles, and glass.
   • The exhibit will be arranged under the supervision of the Swedish Council for Applied Art.

2. Opening Reception:

   • The Swedish Ambassador to the United States will formally open the exhibit on November 7.
   • A reception will follow at Sanders Theatre, Harvard University.

3. Historical Context:

   • The initial idea for the exhibit came from a gift to Harvard by Mrs. H. P. Kemeny, a Swedish-American who donated farm antiques, including furniture and utensils from the province of Dalarna.
   • The exhibit will juxtapose old-fashioned Swedish farm kitchens with modern Swedish decorative art.

4. Modern Swedish Design:

   • The modern section will include contributions from various Swedish artists and designers.
   • Notable pieces include ceramics by Stig Lindberg and Ulla-Bodil Bjerke, textiles by Edna Martin and Viola Gråsten, and glass by Erik Höglund and Vicke Lindstrand.
   • The exhibit will also feature furniture, including a complete farm kitchen and a stainless steel table by Yngve Ekström.

5. Collaboration:

   • The exhibit is a collaborative effort between Swedish organizations and Harvard University.
   • It aims to showcase the evolution of Swedish design from traditional to modern.

The document is marked with various stamps and annotations, indicating it has been processed and received by different offices or individuals.

The image shows a page from a document from the American-Swedish News Exchange, Inc. & Co., Inc., dated October 21, 1952. The document is titled "News from Sweden" and is part of a series of news articles or reports.

The main article discusses an exhibit at Harvard University showcasing both old and new Swedish decorative art. The exhibit, titled "How a Modern Country, Industrially Progressive, Can Find Inspiration in Its Past," is to be held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum from November 8 to December 20, 1952.

Key points include:

• The Swedish Ambassador to the United States, Erik Scheman, will formally open the exhibit on November 7 at a private reception.
• A special program will be held on November 9 at Sanford Theatre, Harvard, with a mass meeting led by a Swedish minister.
• The exhibit is curated by Professor Kjell Kumli, a professor of the University’s Fine Arts Department.
• The collection includes Swedish farmhouse antiques, textiles, and household items dating back to the 18th century. Notably, there is an old-fashioned kitchen with original furnishings, including a kitchen table, a stove, and copper utensils.
• The exhibit also features modern Swedish designs from various manufacturers, juxtaposed with historical pieces to illustrate the evolution of Swedish decorative art.

The exhibit aims to demonstrate how Sweden's industrial progress has been inspired by its historical craft traditions. The document mentions that many of the items are from the collection of the Swedish Council of Boston.

The document is a news release from 'The American-Swedish News Exchange, Inc.' dated October 21, 1952, located at 630 Fifth Avenue, New York. The release, marked 'RECEIVED' with the date 'OCT 22 1952', is titled 'NEWS from SWEDEN'. It announces an exhibit at Harvard University's Busch-Reisinger Museum from November 8 to December 20, showcasing Swedish farmhouses, contemporary art, and industrial design. The exhibit is initiated by a donation from Mrs. Richard E. Lindstrom, including Swedish textiles and furniture. The release also mentions the involvement of the Swedish Council in America and the Swedish Consulate General, with the exhibit later traveling to other cities like Boston, New York, and Philadelphia. The collection includes modern textiles, glass, ceramics, and furniture from renowned Swedish artists and designers.

The image displays a page from a publication titled "News from Sweden," issued by The American-Swedish News Exchange, Inc. The specific issue is Volume 11, No. 510, dated November 21, 1962.

The main article on the page is titled "Harvard to Exhibit Both Old and New Swedish Decorative Art." Here is a detailed summary:

1. Event Overview:

   • Harvard University is set to host an exhibition of Swedish decorative arts from November 8 to December 20, showcasing both modern and historical pieces.

2. Opening Ceremony:

   • Erik Boheman, the Swedish Ambassador to the United States, will formally open the exhibit on the evening of November 7 at a private reception.
   • Following the reception, there will be a dinner at the Harvard Club in honor of Ambassador Boheman, with a special meeting arranged at Sanders Theatre.

3. Exhibit Details:

   • The exhibit will then be open to the public at the Fogg Museum, featuring a range of Swedish antiques and modern industrial art.
   • The exhibit includes items such as textiles, furniture, glassware, and ceramics.

4. Origins of the Exhibit:

   • The initial idea for the exhibit came from a donation by Mrs. Richard S. Ward from Greenwich, Connecticut, who donated a collection of Swedish farm antiques.
   • Mrs. Ward's collection was inspired by a visit to the farm of Professor K. G. Hildebrand in Sweden.
   • This collection includes 18th-century painted furniture, a painted chest, copper utensils, and other artifacts.

5. Modern Contributions:

   • Modern Swedish decorative art will be represented by items from various Swedish designers.
   • These include modern textiles from designers such as Astrid Sampe and others from institutions like the Märta Måås-Fjetterström workshop, and modern furniture from firms like Gustavsberg, Rörstrand, and Kosta.
   • The exhibit will also feature modern glassware and striking contrasts in room settings, including a modern kitchen and a 17th-century peasant room.

6. Significance:

   • The article notes that while modern Swedish design is well-known in the United States, historical Swedish decorative arts have not been exhibited as extensively.
   • Harvard’s exhibit is described as a pioneering effort to display Sweden's industrial art and craftsmanship spanning several centuries.

The page also includes administrative details of the publication, such as the address of The American-Swedish News Exchange in New York, NY, and the date the publication was received (November 22, 1962).

The image shows a page from "The American-Swedish News Exchange, Inc. & Co., Inc." dated October 21, 1952. The page is titled "News from Sweden" and contains an article about an upcoming exhibition at Harvard University.

Here is a detailed summary of the article:

Headline: "Harvard to Exhibit Both Old and New Swedish Decorative Art"

Location and Date: New York, October 21

Article Content:

The article discusses an upcoming exhibit at Harvard University's Busch-Reisinger Museum, showcasing both Swedish farmhouse antiques and contemporary ultra-modern industrial art. The exhibit is scheduled to run from November 8 to December 20, 1952.

Event Details:

• The exhibit will be opened on the evening of November 7 with a private reception.
• The Swedish Ambassador to the United States, Erik Boheman, will formally open the exhibit on Sunday afternoon, November 9, at 3:30 PM.
• The opening ceremony will be followed by a special reception for guests.

Background and Impetus:

• The exhibit idea originated from a gift of Swedish farm antiques to Harvard by Miss Gerda Lundquist.
• Miss Lundquist, born in Sweden, was the daughter of a Swedish-American professor at Harvard.
• The gift included a collection of Swedish farmhouse antiques, which sparked the idea for the exhibit.

Exhibit Highlights:

• The exhibit will include both traditional and modern Swedish decorative art.
• Modern textiles from Swedish designers such as Rörstrand, Orrefors, Kosta Boda, and Gustavsberg will be featured.
• Furniture by notable designers like Bruno Mathsson and Hans Bergström will also be on display.
• The exhibit will feature both old and new items, with some pieces being displayed for the first time in the United States.

Additional Information:

• The article mentions the significance of the exhibit, which will display both traditional and modern Swedish art, highlighting Sweden's industrial progress.
• The exhibit is expected to attract significant attention and will be a showcase of Swedish design and craftsmanship.

Closing Note:

• The article is part of a broader news exchange service, with the address and contact information provided at the top of the page.

The page appears to be part of a bound collection, with a red stamp indicating it was received on November 22, 1952.

The image shows a document from the American-Swedish News Exchange, Inc., dated October 21, 1952. The title of the document is "Harvard to Exhibit Both Old and New Swedish Decorative Art." The document is a news article detailing an exhibition at Harvard University, which will showcase both traditional and contemporary Swedish decorative art.

Key points from the article include:

1. Exhibition Overview:

   • The exhibition, titled "Swedish Farmhouse Art," will run from November 8 to December 20, 1952.
   • It will be opened by Erik Johnson, the Swedish Ambassador to the United States, on November 7.
   • A private reception will be held on November 8.

2. Initiation and Inspiration:

   • The idea for the exhibit originated from a gift of Swedish farm antiques to Harvard by a professor.
   • The inspiration for the exhibit came from the art and textiles of the Swedish province of Smaland, where the professor was born.

3. Exhibition Content:

   • The exhibit will feature both traditional and modern Swedish decorative arts.
   • It includes textiles, furniture, and household items from the early 1800s to contemporary pieces.
   • The collection includes an 18th-century open hearth kitchen fireplace, a 19th-century bed, and a modern room with contemporary furnishings.

4. Significance:

   • The exhibit aims to demonstrate how modern Sweden has maintained inspiration from its past.
   • The exhibit will also include modern textiles and ceramics from various regions in Sweden, showcasing the craftsmanship of both traditional and contemporary Swedish artists.

5. Additional Information:

   • The exhibit is a collaboration between the Harvard University and the Swedish Council for the Arts.
   • The exhibit will be displayed in the Busch-Reisinger Museum and will be open to the public.
   • The document notes that the exhibit will be the first of its kind outside of Sweden.

The document is marked as received and includes stamps and markings indicating its status within the American-Swedish News Exchange.

This image depicts a page from a book or a bound collection featuring a clipped article from a publication called "News from Sweden." The document is a press release or news bulletin under the header of "The American-Swedish News Exchange, Inc." with a focus on a cultural event at Harvard University. The article is dated October 21 and discusses an exhibition set to take place from November 8 to December 20, showcasing both traditional and modern Swedish decorative art.

The article mentions that the Swedish Ambassador to the United States, Erik Boheman, will formally open the exhibit with a private reception. Various items, including samples from Swedish farmhouses, modern textiles, glass, ceramics, and art pieces, will be displayed. Harvard is lending the Fogg Museum for the exhibit, which will feature contributions from Swedish provinces as well as from notable designers and artists such as Carl Hallström, Gustavsberg, Rörstrand, Orrefors, and Upsala-Ekeby, among others.

The document indicates that this exhibit is unique as it juxtaposes historical craft with industrial art, including contributions from various museums and private collections. It also highlights the significance of displaying these artifacts outside of Sweden for the first time in such a comprehensive manner.

This image depicts a scanned document from The American-Swedish News Exchange, Tengwall & Co., Inc. The document is dated October 21 and has been stamped as "RECEIVED" on October 22, 1952. The document is a news article titled "NEWS from SWEDEN" and features an article with the headline "Harvard to Exhibit Both Old and New Swedish Decorative Art."

The article discusses an exhibition set to take place at Harvard University, which aims to show how a "modern country, industrially progressive, can demonstrate how it 'lives in its past'." The event, involving the installation of Harvard University's Fogg Museum's fund-endowed room with pre-industrial arts and modern Swedish industrial arts, was scheduled to open formally on November 1, 1952. The Swedish Ambassador to the United States was set to inaugurate the exhibit.

The exhibition was noted to include various items, including textiles and silverware provided by different donors. The exhibition seems to be curated to juxtapose classical and modern Swedish designs. The document and the article provide a historical record of cultural exchange and art exhibition practices in the early 1950s. It appears to be part of a larger collection or file, given the "Columbus 3-5542" typed at the top.

Although the document bears signs of aging such as yellowing paper and typewriter font consistent with the period, the text remains legible, and the object is reasonably well preserved.

The image shows a typed news release titled "Harvard to Exhibit Both Old and New Swedish Decorative Art," dated October 21. It is from The American-Swedish News Exchange, with the organization’s header at the top including an address in New York, N.Y., and various stamps and markings such as "RECEIVED," "Incision & CO., INC." and dates in 1952.

The text discusses an exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Harvard University, featuring Swedish farmhouse antiques and contemporary ultra-modern industrial art. The exhibit opens formally on November 7 with a private reception headed by the Swedish Ambassador to the U.S., Erik Boheman, followed by a public event on November 9 at Harvard Memorial Hall.

The news release details the origins of the exhibit, including a donation by Gerda Lindquist of Swedish farm antiques, furniture, textiles, and household utensils. It also mentions a reconstruction of a typical Swedish farm kitchen and highlights various specific items such as a highly ornate clock from Dalarna and a canteen from the Thirty Years’ War. Modern Swedish decorative art including glass, ceramics, silver articles, and furniture by well-known Swedish producers and designers will also be on display, with a modern room installation at Bonniers of New York.

The release concludes by noting that the exhibit is the first outside of Sweden to present up-to-date designs of an industrial age alongside traditional crafts and that nothing on display is for sale in the United States. The page is set into a photo album or scrapbook with a piece of paper taped above it from The American-Swedish News Exchange.

The image shows an open book, specifically a page from The American-Swedish News Exchange, dated October 21, 1952. The page is titled "News from SWEDEN" and contains a news article discussing an upcoming exhibition at Harvard University. Here is a detailed description:

Header Information:

• Publication Details:
  • The header indicates that this is from The American-Swedish News Exchange, Inc., founded in 1921 and incorporated in 1927.
  • The address is listed as 630 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y.
  • A stamp at the top right corner reads "RECEIVED" with a date of "22. 1952", suggesting the article was received or processed on that date.
  • There is a handwritten note in red at the top left, reading "ONE", possibly indicating a copy or issue number.

Article Content:

• Title and Introduction:

  • The article is titled "Harvard to Exhibit Both Old and New Swedish Decorative Art."
  • It discusses an exhibition planned at Harvard University's Busch-Reisinger Museum of Fine Arts, scheduled to run from November 8 to December 20, 1952.
  • The exhibition aims to showcase both old and new Swedish decorative art, highlighting the country's progressive nature.

• Exhibition Details:

  • The exhibition will feature a private reception on November 7 at 9 p.m., hosted by Erik Achtem, the Swedish Ambassador to the United States.
  • The exhibition will open to the public on November 9 at Sanders Theatre on Harvard's campus.
  • The exhibit will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with special arrangements for invited guests on November 7.

• Exhibit Highlights:

  • The exhibition includes both old and new Swedish decorative art, with a focus on ultra-modern industrial art.
  • The collection includes antique furniture, textiles, and household utensils from the Swedish province of Småland.
  • Notable items mentioned:
    • An old-fashioned open fireplace from the 17th century, built by Professor Charles S. Kuhn.
    • Gaily painted corner cupboards from Dalarna.
    • A light of an old stove, a clock from the province of Cape Cod, and copper utensils from Lindauist.
    • Modern Swedish decorative art, including glassware, textiles, and furniture from designers such as D. Costa, Boda, Degnan, Gustavsberg, Rörstrand, Upsala-Ekob, and others.

• Modern Art Display:

  • The exhibition will feature modern Swedish industrial art, including designs by famous producers such as Hans Bergström and Erik Höglund.
  • A striking modern room will be installed, showcasing industrial new ware from several Boston and New York industrial art retailers.

• Context and Significance:

  • The exhibition is noted as the first outside of Sweden to present a collection of modern Swedish decorative art.
  • The collection was donated by Mrs. J. E. Fries of Cape Cod, who collected Swedish antiques and modern art over many years.
  • The exhibition is part of a broader effort to promote Swedish culture and craftsmanship in the United States.

Visual Elements:

• The page is printed on aged paper with visible creases and slight discoloration, suggesting it is from an archival or historical document.
• The text is typed, with clear formatting and structured paragraphs.
• There are handwritten annotations and stamps, indicating it may have been part of an official or archival collection.

Overall Impression:

The image depicts a historical news article from 1952, documenting an exhibition of Swedish decorative art at Harvard University. The article provides detailed information about the event, its significance, and the types of artifacts on display, reflecting a cultural exchange between Sweden and the United States during that era.