A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for June 1994 containing notes from the president and the editor; articles on local shepherds, worsted spinning, and tencel; descriptions of upcoming exhibits and conferences; and a call for seminar aides and looms for Convergence.
Front entrance to the AmericanSwedishInstitute, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Turnblad mansion used as headquarters for the AmericanSwedishInstitute. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Exterior view of the Turnblad mansion, taken from Park Avenue. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Exterior view of Swan J. Turnblad mansion from Park Avenue. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Exterior view of the Turnblad mansion from the parking lot. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
View of the mansion from the Oakland Avenue side, including the iron fence. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Textile and artifact exhibit in the breakfast room of the Turnblad mansion, fall season. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Exhibit featuring cultural artifacts from one Swedish province. Exhibit is in the breakfast room of the Turnblad mansion. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Second floor exhibit featuring weavings and artifacts from one of the provinces of Sweden. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Night time view of the mansion lit up. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
View of the Park Avenue side of the mansion from the front gate. Sign installed to the right of the gate gives the gallery hours. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Bench and painting in the breakfast room of the Turnblad mansion. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Moorish style den on the first floor of the Turnblad mansion. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Dining room table set for Christmas by Mrs. Tage Pousette. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Table, chandelier, and sideboard in the Turnblad mansion dining room. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Dining room table carved by Ulrich Steiner for the Turnblad mansion dining room. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Interior view of the dining room, featuring the fireplace and dining table. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Interior view of the first floor great hall, featuring the two-story fireplace and the original carpeting. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Interior view of the music room without furniture, Turnblad mansion. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Dr. Marion Nelson, art historian, poses with Dr. John Lofgren of the AmericanSwedishInstitute at the opening of the Carl Sprinchorn exhibit, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
View of the mansion from Park Avenue and 26th Street. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
This is a close-up view of the sign over the front door and the turret on the AmericanSwedishInstitute. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.